Senior Risk Engineer - Power & Renewables

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Risk Engineer specializing in Power & Renewables in London. The successful candidate will leverage technical insight and operational knowledge to support underwriting decisions and enhance risk assessment tools, working closely with various stakeholders and contributing to the development of risk engineering functions.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of general insurance and its principles.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess technical underwriting information.
• Enhance tools for structured risk appraisal.
• Participate in claims management and adjustment process.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Networking

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Risk Engineer - Power & Renewables

Employer The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Location London, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 30 May 2025

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We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

To use proven industry knowledge and technical insight, working alongside internal Power & Renewables stakeholders to assist in the making of evidence based supported underwriting decisions, and in turn playing a key role in The Hartford's stated aim to underwrite human achievement and to be the Insurer of the Transition.

Role will report directly to the Chief Risk Engineer, Marine & Energy International, with daily Operational Core Activity under the direction of Power & Renewables Underwriter (s)

Role will work in close co-operation with Underwriting and Claims team colleagues in London, with regular liaison with Risk Engineering specialists in the USA Risk Engineering Team

Job Responsibilities & Competence

• Reviewing and assessing technical underwriting information provided by placing brokers and clients to inform Power & Renewables underwriters primarily writing Property Damage (Operational & Construction)and BI/DSU, but could also include for other coverage such as Liability and Cyber
• Enhancing existing tools for the structured appraisal of risk for Power & Renewables, including quantification of exposures and the assessment of risk quality
• Supporting Chief Risk Engineer in technology development assessment, emerging risks analysis and strategic development of Risk Engineering function
• Assisting Power & Renewables claims professionals during the claims management and adjustment process, supporting internal Lessons Learned processes
• Using both internal and third party data to improve knowledge of business sector risks and causes of loss
• Attending client facility visits in both a lead and assist role and writing or contributing to market survey reports, and where appropriate providing risk management services directly to clients
• Liaising and knowledge sharing with Hartford Risk Engineering practitioners within other business units
• Working alongside wider colleague groups, including actuaries, claims personnel, data analysts, IT, risk management and exposure management representatives to integrate risk engineering knowledge in processes to enhance reporting and decision-making.
• Participating and contributing to technically focused insurance market committees and associations
• Speaking at conferences and writing articles on risk and insurance within the Power & Renewables sector
• Supporting professional development of colleagues through sharing knowledge and offering support, guidance and coaching skills
• Pursuing own professional development with technical training, further education, and professional body progression

Qualifications & Capabilities

• Degree level education - ideally Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles
• A depth of knowledge of the causes of losses and incidents in the Power & Renewables Industry
• Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Technical, Reliability, Operational Safety and Insurance and related issues through formal and informal learning
• Proven excellent communication skills and an ability to work with representatives at all levels within client organizations
• Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers
• Proven ability to prioritize and organise workload
• Team player with ability to work on a stand-alone basis
• Demonstrated networking skills
• Flexible to allow for overseas and UK client facility surveys
• Proven high level of analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

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