Senior Underwriter - Renewable Energy

Skyward Specialty; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks a Senior Underwriter for its Renewable Energy practice. This role focuses on underwriting complex risks in solar, wind, and other energy sectors, requiring strategic thinking and strong broker relationships. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition and professional certification assistance

401k savings

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Child bonding leave

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy underwriting.
• Proficiency in GL, Auto, Excess Casualty, Property, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new and renewal commercial submissions for renewable energy accounts.
• Develop and communicate customized coverage terms and conditions.
• Mentor junior underwriters and represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Risk analysis

Broker relationships

Market visibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU, ARM, AU, ASLI (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company formed in 2007. Based in Houston, Texas, and with staff throughout the country, Skyward Specialty provides admitted and non-admitted solutions to retail and wholesale distributors, managing general agents and captive markets. We have built highly respected businesses in specialty lines including management professional liability, medical stop loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking and construction industries.

At Skyward Specialty, we approach this business differently. In fact, we’re different from most others in our industry in just about every way. We have the spirit of a start-up with the security of over $1.7 billion in Written Premium. We put immense brain power and energy into finding greater insights to uncover better opportunities for our clients, partners, and people. We think at a higher level, so they can succeed at a higher level.

We are committed to a Diverse Workforce

Skyward Specialty is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nativity, neurodiversity, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. For more information about us please visit www.skywardinsurance.com

Responsibilities

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Underwriter to join our growing Renewable Energy practice, focused on complex and emerging risks across solar, wind, biomass, geothermal/COGEN, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for partnering with brokers to support the renewable sector’s rapid evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and underwrite new and renewal commercial submissions for renewable energy accounts by assessing exposure, historical performance, and risk acceptability.
• Structure and price deals using sophisticated rating models, underwriting guidelines, and industry data.
• Develop and communicate customized coverage terms and conditions in line with underwriting authority and profitability objectives.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions, competitive intelligence, and industry trends specific to renewable energy operations.
• Collaborate with retail and wholesale distribution partners to strengthen broker relationships and drive targeted growth.
• Deliver account-specific and portfolio-level insights to internal stakeholders, including Actuarial, Claims, and Product Development.
• Manage renewal processes, including outreach for updated risk information, policy terms, and client needs.
• Mentor junior underwriters and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Represent the company at broker meetings, industry events, and internal presentations as a subject matter expert.
• Uphold underwriting discipline, compliance, and best practices while promoting a culture of integrity, collaboration, and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience in renewable energy classes (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal/COGEN, BESS).
• Proven proficiency in underwriting across GL, Auto, Excess Casualty, Property, Inland Marine, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Strong broker relationships and marketplace visibility within renewable or clean energy sectors.
• Strategic mindset with a detail-oriented approach to risk analysis and portfolio impact.
• Bachelor’s degree required; professional designations (CPCU, ARM, AU, ASLI) strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Compensation & Benefits

The applicable base salary for this opportunity is $100,000 - $150,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this opportunity may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401k savings, elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, and child bonding leave, as well as other employee assistance programs.

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