Energy Construction and Renewables Executive Underwriter - Remote (TX)

Job Description

Energy Construction and Renewables Executive Underwriter

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Underwriter, Energy Construction & Renewables to join a team. This role involves underwriting complex energy construction and renewable risks, including utility-scale and distributed renewable projects, while contributing to the growth of the energy portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in energy construction and renewables underwriting, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to develop innovative insurance solutions.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary Range: $170,000–$200,000 + performance-based annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive benefits package, 401(k), paid time off, professional development opportunities, etc.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex energy construction and renewable energy accounts, including solar, wind, battery storage, and related infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients to drive profitable growth in the energy construction and renewables segment.
• Analyze and evaluate construction, operational, and project-specific risk exposures to deliver tailored insurance solutions.
• Collaborate with underwriting teams and internal stakeholders on large, complex, or specialized accounts.
• Monitor market trends and contribute to the development of underwriting strategies, appetite, and product offerings related to energy transition risks.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU or other relevant industry certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial underwriting experience, with a focus on energy construction and/or renewable energy risks.
• Deep technical expertise in energy construction and renewables underwriting, including solar, wind, battery storage, and related infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a client-focused and solutions-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with brokers and clients at a senior level.
• Familiarity with insurance programs, project-based underwriting, and multinational construction placements.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client, broker, and project site meetings.

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