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Renewable Energy Underwriter

I'm currently working with a respected insurer that's actively expanding its footprint in the renewable energy insurance space. We're looking for a motivated and skilled Renewable Energy Underwriter who can write profitable new business, manage risks, and contribute to shaping the underwriting strategy of our growing renewable energy portfolio.

If you're passionate about clean energy and bring a commercial mindset to underwriting, this is a dynamic role with room to grow.

The Role

As a Renewable Energy Underwriter, you'll be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of renewable energy business, with a focus on profitability, risk selection, and long-term portfolio performance. You will work closely with brokers, risk engineers, actuaries, and leadership while having the autonomy to develop strong relationships and structure sound deals across key technologies, including:

• Utility-scale solar (PV and CSP)
  
• Onshore and offshore wind
  
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  
• Emerging and hybrid clean energy technologies

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and price new and renewal business in line with risk appetite and profitability targets.
  
• Analyze technical submissions and risk engineering reports to make informed underwriting decisions.
  
• Negotiate terms with brokers and develop strong market relationships to drive deal flow.
  
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, legal, and risk teams to ensure holistic risk assessment.
  
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to strategic underwriting decisions.
  
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in renewable energy technology.
  
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to product development when relevant.

What I'm Looking For

• 3-7+ years of underwriting experience, ideally with exposure to renewable energy or power & infrastructure risks.
  
• A proven track record of writing profitable business and building strong broker relationships.
  
• A solid understanding of renewable energy risk, across both the construction and operational phases.
  
• Commercially-minded with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
  
• Able to work independently, but also thrive in a collaborative cross-functional environment.
  
• Ideally, experience with both domestic and international energy markets.

What's On Offer

• A competitive base salary + bonus + benefits package.
  
• A visible role in a growth-focused underwriting team.
  
• Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setup.
  
• A purpose-driven environment focused on supporting the global energy transition.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.