Senior Renewables Underwriter

Ryan Specialty; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London is seeking a Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter to manage underwriting workflows and cultivate broker relationships. The role focuses on renewable energy risks and requires strong leadership skills, a minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience, and a relevant degree. This position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Professional development support

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience, primarily in renewable energy.
• Proven experience in leading teams and delivering training.
• Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex renewable energy risks effectively.
• Lead and develop underwriters through structured training.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, or related field

Professional qualifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU)

Tools

Underwriting tools

Risk modelling platforms

Job description

Position Summary:

The Senior Property and Casualty Underwriter is responsible for overseeing and managing property and casualty business workflows, providing technical expertise and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines. The role develops strategies for new business opportunities and portfolio retention and actively contributes to achieving business targets. They cultivate long-term broker relationships, while also supporting training for new staff in underwriting processes.

Location:

London - UK - Fenchurch

Key Responsibilities

• Underwriting & Risk Management
  • Underwrite complex renewable energy risks across wind, solar, battery storage, and emerging technologies.
  • Structure bespoke insurance solutions for construction and operational phases, including Marine, CAR, DSU, PD, BI, and liability.
  • Ensure underwriting decisions align with risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and profitability targets.
• People Leadership & Development
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to underwriters and assistants.
  • Design and deliver structured training programs to build technical capability across the team.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, support career development, and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex underwriting queries.
• Governance & Controls
  • Ensure underwriting guidance, frameworks, and controls are clearly defined, implemented, and adhered to across the team.
  • Monitor compliance with internal underwriting standards, binder rules and external regulatory requirements.
  • Lead periodic reviews of underwriting practices and contribute to audit readiness and risk governance.
• Market Engagement & Strategy
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and industry stakeholders.
  • Represent the company in client meetings, market forums, and industry events.
  • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to inform underwriting strategy and product development.
• Operational Excellence
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of underwriting guidelines, tools, and processes.
  • Collaborate with claims, actuarial, legal, and risk engineering teams to ensure holistic risk management.
  • Support portfolio analysis, reporting, and business planning activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience, with the majority in renewable energy or power generation.
• Proven experience in leading teams, mentoring underwriters, and delivering training.
• Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy technologies and project lifecycle risks.
• Familiarity with International markets, including Lloyd’s and company markets.
• Prepared to travel
• Professional qualifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU) preferred.
• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Finance, or related field is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• High attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in underwriting tools and risk modelling platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Hybrid working model (office + remote flexibility)
• Private medical insurance and pension scheme
• Professional development and training support
• Generous holiday allowance and wellbeing initiatives

Disclaimer

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our mission is to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for their performance and contributions. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.