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Jun 10, 2025

Into the Breach Podcast – Episode 42: Oil Strike – Utilizing RWI on Oil and Gas Transactions

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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, each week 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. Listen and learn more about each episode of the podcast in the links provided below:

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Episode 42: Oil Strike – Utilizing RWI on Oil and Gas Transactions

On this episode of ITB, Bryan and Gena are joined by Paige Brewin, Senior Vice President and Head of Transactional Liability QBE North America, to talk about the benefits of using representations and warranties insurance in oil and gas transactions.

Topics discussed include:

  • Paige and Gena’s axe throwing skills
  • How Paige’s background serving as underwriting counsel prepared her for her current role
  • The unique structure of the QBE oil and gas team
  • How QBE’s dedicated group of oil and gas underwriters benefit insureds in the underwriting process
  • The type of due diligence QBE requires for oil and gas deals and the timing of these reports
  • An overview of pricing these transactions
  • Claims activity
  • What gas octane Paige uses for her car

Read the full transcript here.