European Transactional Insurance Forum
2026

4 June 2026 · Hotel W Barcelona

A focused annual forum convening senior decision-makers from across Europe’s transactional insurance markets.

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The Forum

The European Transactional Insurance Forum

The European Transactional Insurance Forum convenes senior market participants for a focused annual examination of Europe’s transactional risk landscape.

On 4 June 2026 at W Barcelona, underwriting leaders, brokers, M&A and tax counsel, and corporate risk holders will engage in structured, technically rigorous discussion across W&I, tax liability and contingent risk.

The programme is intentionally curated to prioritise depth over breadth — fostering disciplined exchange and forward-looking market insight within Europe’s transactional insurance community.

Annual · Registration-only · Barcelona

ATTENDANCE

Who Attends

The Forum convenes a carefully selected cross-section of senior decision-makers across Europe’s transactional risk ecosystem.

Underwriting & Insurance Leadership

Heads of W&I, tax and contingent risk underwriting representing leading European markets and global carriers.

Advisory & Legal Principals

Senior partners and transactional specialists from leading law firms advising on complex M&A, tax, contingent and cross-border risk matters.

Corporate & Capital Markets Participants

Corporate risk buyers, M&A counsel and private equity representatives engaging with insurance solutions in live deal environments.

Brokerage & Intermediary Leaders

Managing directors and senior placement specialists from top transactional risk brokers, advising on program design, negotiating coverage enhancements, and coordinating execution across carriers, counsel, and clients.

Attendance is intentionally limited to ensure focused, peer-level discussion among senior market participants.

Schedule Snapshot

Programme Overview

Sessions are structured to encourage practical insight, cross-market comparison and forward-looking dialogue.

Opening and Networking​

9:00–9:45

Welcome Coffee

9:45–10:00

Opening Remarks

Market Landscape and Product Focus

10:00–10:45

PANEL

European Transactional Insurance Landscape

10:45–11:30

PANEL

Hot Topics in W&I Policies​

11:30–12:00

Coffee Break​

12:00–12:45

PANEL

Tax Insurance Coverage and Procedures

12:45–13:30

PANEL

Contingent and Pre‑Contingent

13:30–15:15

Networking Lunch

Claims, Growth, and Outlook

15:15–16:00

PANEL

Claims in Focus

16:00–16:45

PANEL

Emerging Markets Spotlight

16:45–17:15

Coffee Break​

17:15–18:00

PANEL

The Insured’s Perspective

18:00–18:15

Closing Remarks

Networking Cocktail

18:30–Onwards

Venue to be confirmed

Participation is curated to maintain a balanced cross-section of the European transactional risk ecosystem.

SPEAKERS

Selected Speakers

Speakers are selected based on active involvement in underwriting and transactional execution across Europe.

Pilar Barón Allure

Senior Director International Tax at AMBRIDGE.

Marta Batalla

Head of Continental Europe at RYAN TRANSACTIONAL RISK.

Rafael Fernández

Insurance and Reinsurance Partner at PÉREZ LLORCA.

Santiago Ferrer

Corporate Partner at CUATRECASAS.

Roger Gordó Bach

TRI Senior Underwriter and Tax Lead at TOKIO MARINE HCC.

Alessandro Jones-Copobiano

Tax and Insurance Partner at CUATRECASAS.

Michelle Lamb

Head of Claims at ACQUINEX.

Juan de la Lastra

Head of Tax Southern Europe at ACQUINEX.

Alejandro Payá

Corporate Partner at CUATRECASAS.

Norma Peña i Bagés

Tax Partner at PÉREZ LLORCA.

António Rocha Mendes

Partner at CS’ASSOCIADOS.

Laura Roman

Claims Advocate for Continental Europe at MARSH.

Tanyel Serpemen

Managing Director at AMBRIDGE.

Jean-Marc Valot

Partner (Lawyer) at BG2V

Juan Manuel Velázquez

TRI Manager, Southern Europe & LatAm at TOKIO MARINE HCC.

Eleanor Wilson-Holt

Head of Contingent Risks at ACQUINEX.

Senior practitioners shaping the transactional risk landscape

Sponsors

ETI Forum Partners

A curated group of institutions supporting the forum and contributing
to the evolution of Europe’s transactional risk market.

Strategic Partners
Supporting Partners
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A limited number of institutions supporting disciplined dialogue across underwriting and transactional risk.

Barcelona 2026

4 June 2026

The European Transactional Insurance Forum will convene at W Barcelona for a full day of structured, senior-level discussion.

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A continuing platform for disciplined dialogue within Europe’s transactional risk community