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.
#ETIF2026
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
Welcome Coffee
Opening Remarks
Market Landscape and Product Focus
PANEL
European Transactional Insurance Landscape
PANEL
Hot Topics in W&I Policies
Coffee Break
PANEL
Tax Insurance Coverage and Procedures
PANEL
Contingent and Pre‑Contingent
Networking Lunch
Claims, Growth, and Outlook
PANEL
Claims in Focus
PANEL
Emerging Markets Spotlight
Coffee Break
PANEL
The Insured’s Perspective
Closing Remarks
Networking Cocktail
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.
Rafael Fernández
Insurance and Reinsurance Partner at PÉREZ LLORCA.
Santiago Ferrer
Corporate Partner at CUATRECASAS.
Joan Hortalà
Tax Partner at CUATRECASAS.
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.
Eleanor Wilson-Holt
Head of Contingent Risks at ACQUINEX.
Senior practitioners shaping the transactional risk landscape
Sponsors
Strategic Partners
A curated group of institutions supporting the forum and contributing
to the evolution of Europe’s transactional risk market.
A limited number of institutions supporting disciplined dialogue across underwriting and transactional risk.
Partnership is limited and subject to alignment with the forum’s positioning.
Barcelona 2026
4 June 2026
The European Transactional Insurance Forum will convene at W Barcelona for a full day of structured, senior-level discussion.
A continuing platform for disciplined dialogue within Europe’s transactional risk community