kWh Analytics · 3 days ago
Assistant Underwriter, Renewable Energy
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expkWh Analytics is seeking an Assistant Underwriter to support their Renewable Energy Core Property Insurance team. The role involves risk assessment, submission triage, and providing administrative support throughout the policy lifecycle while ensuring high standards in marketing and service.
AnalyticsEnergyInsurTechRenewable EnergySolar
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
Qualification
Required
Underwriting experience: You're familiar with the ins and outs of P&C insurance, having worked in an underwriting support role or as an underwriter for 1-3 years, writing all risk insurance coverage
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
Preferred
Natural catastrophe underwriting experience or experience with Nat Cat modeling is a plus
The ability to work Pacific or Mountain Time is preferred
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
Employee Stock Option Plan
Work from home or join a co-working space in your area
Annual company retreat and other in-person team events throughout the year
Company
kWh Analytics
kWh Analytics provides climate insurance and portfolio analytics for the solar industry.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
kWh Analytics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$29.2MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyLacuna Sustainable InvestmentsAnthemis
2024-09-12Grant· $2.4M
2022-02-08Series B· $20M
2020-07-21Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jason Kaminsky
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Matsui
Board
Recent News
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