[Hiring] Assistant Underwriter, Renewable Energy @kWh Analytics

Role Description

We are looking for a full-time Assistant Underwriter to support the Property Insurance team through:

• Risk assessment
• Submission triage
• Clearance
• Agent/broker follow-up
• Modeling
• 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.

Qualifications

• Underwriting experience: Familiar with 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.
• Critical thinker: Ability to synthesize large volumes of (often conflicting) information and develop a thesis.
• Self-starter: Capable of working independently in a remote environment and anticipating the next step in the workflow.
• A thinker and a doer: Ability to hold multiple stakeholders’ perspectives, devise a solution, and build consensus around that solution.
• Excel proficiency: Knowledgeable in using Excel to process submissions efficiently.
• Customer service focus: Approaches KWH partners with a relationship mindset, being responsive and collaborative in problem-solving.
• Effective communication: Clearly conveys updates and competing priorities to the Underwriters.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in underwriting or underwriting support.
• Experience with property insurance and natural catastrophe modeling is a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Compensation: $30.00-37.50/hour + annual target bonus.