Power & Renewables Underwriter

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk management firm in London seeks a Power & Renewables Underwriter to manage a diverse portfolio in the renewable energy sector. The role involves building broker relationships, strategic planning, and ensuring profitable growth. Ideal candidates will have proven power insurance experience and strong negotiation skills. The company values collaboration and upholds inclusive corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conventional Power insurance, with exposure to renewable energy.
• Ability to thrive in complex, matrixed environments and collaborate across functions.
• Strong relationship-building skills with brokers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and underwrite a diverse portfolio of Power and Renewable Energy risks.
• Build and maintain broker relationships to access new business opportunities.
• Collaborate on strategic planning, pricing, and product development.

Skills

Power insurance experience

Knowledge of renewable energy

Understanding of London Market business

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance expertise

Job description

Overview

Title: Power & Renewables Underwriter

Company: Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.

Job Category: Underwriting

About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management with a 50+ year heritage. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity, focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

Role Purpose: Everest is building a dynamic Energy and Construction team to provide market leading insurance services to the Oil and Gas, Power and Renewable Energy industries during the energy transition. We seek a Power & Renewable Energy Underwriter in London to join this exciting new team.

At Everest, collaboration is central. You will work with experienced Underwriters in a supportive environment. We seek a technical individual with proven insurance experience who wishes to grow the portfolio and diversify for global expansion.

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Renewable Energy to jointly manage and underwrite a diverse portfolio of Power and Renewable Energy risks, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and appetite, and contributing to profitable growth.
• Leverage existing broker relationships and build new ones to access business through Company and Syndicate platforms, identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Play a key role in strategic planning, pricing and product development, collaborating with Energy & Construction colleagues and other departments to unlock cross selling opportunities and ensure aligned portfolio management with Claims and Engineering teams.
• Represent Everest at client and broker meetings, industry events, and site visits, while supporting junior team members and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Skills & Abilities

To be effective in the role you must have:

• Proven experience in conventional Power insurance, with additional exposure to the renewable energy market.
• Strong understanding of both Wholesale and Retail London Market business.
• Ability to thrive in complex, matrixed environments, collaborating effectively across functions and levels.
• Track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation skills and strategic insight into global market trends.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with a logical and objective approach.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and internal control frameworks.

Note: If you do not meet every requirement, Everest welcomes applications from candidates who are excited about the role and may bring transferable skills. Accommodations are available during the application or interview process.

Our Culture

Everest’s purpose is to provide protection worldwide. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for colleagues, shareholders and communities. We pride ourselves on a unique, inclusive culture guided by values and behaviors.

• Our Values — Talent; Thoughtful risk assumption; Execution; Efficiency; Humility; Leadership; Collaboration; Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors — Respect everyone; Pursue better; Lead by example; Own our outcomes; Win together.

All colleagues are accountable to uphold our values and behaviors across the company and in daily interactions with colleagues and communities we serve.

Primary Location: London

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

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