Job Details

Who we are looking for
We are looking for an Assistant Underwriter to support the Renewable Energy Core Property Insurance team through risk assessment, submission triage, clearance, agent/broker follow-up, modeling, and associated administrative support throughout the policy lifecycle. You will also be responsive to marketing, underwriting, retention, and service standards that support a quality book of business.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating applications for renewable energy property insurance
• Supporting Underwriters with pricing, approvals, declinations, and policy administration
• Managing new business, renewals, and endorsements
• Cross-functional collaboration with business development, data science, and senior management teams
• Improving processes and driving efficiency
• Communicating effectively with brokers and other industry professionals
• Recording policy risk characteristics and managing portfolios of projects
• Gathering data and preparing documents to support the business

What you likely need to do the job well

• Underwriting experience: You're familiar with renewable property insurance, having worked in an underwriting support role or as an underwriter for 1-3 years, writing all risk insurance coverage. Natural catastrophe underwriting experience or experience with Nat Cat modeling is a plus.
• Customer service focus: You view and approach KWH partners with a relationship mindset of being responsive and working together to solve problems.
• Critical thinker: You quickly synthesize large volumes of (often conflicting) information and develop a thesis. You can clearly articulate your proposal with supporting data.
• Self-starter: You can work independently in a remote environment and anticipate the next step in the workflow. You know when to ask for help, but also trust your analytical frameworks.
• A thinker and a doer: You can hold multiple stakeholders' perspectives in your head, devise a solution, and then rapidly build consensus around that solution.
• Excel proficiency: You know your way around a spreadsheet and can leverage Excel to process submissions efficiently.
• Effective Communication: You clearly convey updates and competing priorities to the Underwriters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with an employer match of up to 3%
• Paid Time Off: 10 company holidays per year, 80 hours of Sick Time, and Accrued Vacation
• HSA / FSA
• Work from home or join a co-working space in your area
• Annual company retreat and other in-person team events throughout the year

Location: United States (Remote). The ability to work Pacific or Mountain Time is preferred.

kWh Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees.