Berkley Renewable Energy (a W.R. Berkley Company) is an insurance underwriting manager providing unique property and casualty products and risk services to customers engaged in the energy sector.  Our customers recognize the importance of the expertise we provide and appreciate the opportunity to work with professionals who understand their business.   Berkley Renewable Energy is dedicated in its efforts to be well-informed of the changing dynamics of the industry; support industry efforts to minimize and mitigate risks and hazards, and to constantly seek ways to improve our products and services to meet customer needs.

 

 

Company URLs:

https://berkleyrenewable.com/

https://berkleyoil-gas.com/

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Risk Specialist with Berkley Renewable Energy, you will be expected to ensure that the high standards of our risk services organization are promoted and maintained. You will provide technical advice and account information to underwriting for risk assessment and analysis for the purpose of insuring renewable energy and oil & gas accounts.  Conduct physical visits and virtual surveys of renewable energy and oil & gas operations.  Complete risk assessment surveys at client locations and jobsites to identify potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in the underwriting process and consult with customers to help prevent and mitigate insured losses.

 

• Write detailed risk evaluation reports that provide a technical assessment of risk, address the safety culture and effectiveness of risk management controls, provide meaningful recommendations and consult with management to improve where needed.
• Strong internal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with underwriting and claims, senior leadership, and with other Risk Services staff.
• Strong external communication skills (verbal and written) to develop key relationships with our brokers/agents and customers to create a long-term business relationship through the successful renewal of accounts.
• Serve as technical resource to underwriters, claims handlers, and managers. This includes being a subject matter expert on renewable energy as well as oil and gas operations, conducting research on emerging issues, and participating in relevant industry groups.
• Work directly with customers on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses.
• Maintaining current knowledge of industry trends, regulations and evolving/improving safety and risk management practices.
• Analyze loss trends, recognize opportunities to provide risk control products and/or services which can help reduce losses.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and time management skills.
• Maintain timely, relevant communications with the Vice President of Risk Services and President of Berkley Oil & Gas / Berkley Renewable Energy.

• Bachelors of Science degree or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of the renewable energy agency community and territory is a plus.
• 5 years or more of experience working with renewable energy. This should include experience with wind, solar, geothermal, biofuel, battery storage and other emerging sources of renewable energy service contractors and producers.  
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be an effective listener.
• Analytical skills to critically assess risks as to exposures and hazards.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong marketing skills to participate in new/renewal business development. Demonstrated ability to effectively use required software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite. Should be able to create/modify documents and complex spreadsheets.
• Requires a minimum of 40% overnight travel and frequent day trips (company truck provided).

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $165,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

The application window for this role is estimated to be open through March 31, 2025, but may be extended, if necessary, please submit your application as soon as possible prior to March 31, 2025.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role