Podcast
Feb 28, 2025
Into the Breach Podcast - Episode 38: Underwriting Real Estate Transactions (Who Doesn’t Love an Easement!?)
Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O’Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview leaders from the industry, and explore the latest developments, market trends, and news impacting RWI and transactional risk insurance.
Into the Breach Podcast - Episode 38: Underwriting Real Estate Transactions (Who Doesn’t Love an Easement!?)
On this episode of ITB, Bryan and Gena are joined by Simon Wood, Head of Real Estate, CFC Underwriting, to discuss utilizing RWI on real estate transactions.
Topics discussed include:
• Bryan and Gena’s favorite activities at the 2025 Aon M&A and Transactional Solutions Symposium
• How Gena invited herself to CFC’s “puppy day”
• Simon’s status as a “real estate nerd”
• The Growth of CFC’s real estate practice and “sweet spots” for real estate transactions
• Pricing and scope of coverage
• What we can expect to see in terms of diligence on a true “real estate” deal
• Simon’s favorite piece of real estate in the world
• Gena’s next career as a goat promoter