Insurance Underwriting Specialist

1 month ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Climate17 Full time
About the Job

This is a unique opportunity to join our team at Climate17 as an Insurance Underwriting Specialist - Climate Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of science-based targets for insurance companies.

Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with our Financial Institutions Net Zero Standard team to develop and refine insurance components for our FINZ Standard, leveraging your expertise in risk management and sustainability to drive innovative practices with climate and/or reinsurance companies, and providing analytical support and insights to inform business decisions and drive growth.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on your location and experience level. You will also enjoy a range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Leading the development and drafting of insurance components in the FINZ Standard;
  • Supporting the public consultation and pilot testing processes for SBTi Insurance work;
  • Managing collaboration with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Principles For Sustainable Insurance (PSI) initiative;
  • Mentoring and managing junior staff members;
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in risk management, sustainability, or a related field;
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights;
  • Demonstrated expository writing ability;
  • Professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM);


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