Company Overview:
Our client is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. At the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and with projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. This company’s storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services, including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy, and ancillary grid services, including renewable energy integration support. The Company is independently owned and is among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with a 15+ GWh pipeline and about 1.7 GWh of projects already in operation, construction, or advanced development under contract with utilities and other power buyers. The company is HQ in Orange County, CA with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Renewable Energy Insurance Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance, risk management, and renewable energy industries. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of renewable energy technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and underwriters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement insurance strategies tailored to the specific needs of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and other emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with clients to assess their risk exposures and provide customized insurance solutions to protect their investments and assets.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for renewable energy projects, including site evaluations, technical due diligence, and financial analysis.
- Negotiate insurance terms, conditions, and pricing with underwriters to ensure competitive and favorable coverage for clients.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks related to renewable energy projects and adjust insurance strategies accordingly.
- Manage a portfolio of renewable energy insurance accounts, including renewals, endorsements, and claims management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, underwriters, and other key stakeholders in the renewable energy industry.
- Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams and external partners on renewable energy insurance-related matters.
- Stay abreast of emerging insurance products, innovations, and best practices in the renewable energy insurance market.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth, identify new opportunities, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., ARM, CPCU, CFA) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance, risk management, or related fields, with a focus on renewable energy projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of renewable energy technologies, project development, and operations.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and develop innovative insurance solutions.
- Proven track record of building and managing client relationships in the insurance or renewable energy industry.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and insurance-related software applications.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, industry events, and conferences.
Salary:
$100-$150k base plus bonus
