Episode 36: The Role of Underwriting Counsel in the RWI Process

In the latest episode of Into the Breach, Bryan and Gena tackle a topic near and dear to their hearts: the critical role that underwriting counsel play in the RWI process. For this enlightening discussion, our hosts are joined by Sara Josselyn, a Partner at Gowling WLG, who frequently serves as underwriting counsel to RWI insurers in Canada. Topics discussed include: • How Sara’s work as a corporate attorney prepared her to serve as underwriting counsel for insurers • The launch of Sara’s underwriting counsel practice at Gowling WLG • What Sara is seeing in the M&A markets now in her role as underwriting counsel • How Sara tailors her process to meet the needs of individual insurers • The continued growth of RWI in Canada and emerging trends in the Canadian market • The movement towards shorter underwriting calls and a more efficient underwriting process • How Sara works with her subject matter specialists to deliver positive client outcomes • Sara’s favorite “secret” destination in Canada to visit