Longbrook Insurance Appoints Tanya Golikova to Lead North America Tax Liability

Longbrook Insurance, based in London, has appointed Tanya Golikova as the Head of North America Tax Liability. This strategic appointment aims to enhance Longbrook's transactional liability insurance offerings across the U.S. Golikova transitions from AIG, where she spearheaded tax underwriting with a focus on renewable tax credits and M&A-related products. Her extensive 11-year experience includes a role as an M&A manager at PwC New York, advising on tax implications for both domestic and international deals.

Launched in April, Longbrook's transactional liability products cater to global mergers and acquisitions, providing solutions such as representations and warranties insurance and tax liability insurance. In June, the company launched Longbrook US Opco LLC, a U.S.-based brokerage designed to manage insurance placements on an excess and surplus lines basis. Mike Sherry, Longbrook's Head of North America Transactional Liability, emphasized that Golikova's hiring is key to establishing a premier transactional liability service in the U.S., citing her expertise in tax liability as a pivotal asset for business growth.

The company highlights that its transactional liability services are underpinned by comprehensive underwriting capacity, enabling clients and brokers to leverage specialized underwriting knowledge and a robust financial foundation. Golikova expressed excitement about joining a team committed to becoming a leader in the U.S. sector. Longbrook intends to broaden its offerings later this year, introducing additional products in sectors like energy, renewables, and title insurance. Operating under the trade name for MIF Holdings Limited, Longbrook is established by Macquarie Insurance Facility, a division of Macquarie Group. Longbrook US Opco LLC functions as an insurance brokerage licensed in New York, with pending licenses in other states and the District of Columbia.