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Senior Risk Engineer - Power & Renewables

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Senior Risk Engineer - Power & Renewables

London, United Kingdom

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To use proven industry knowledge and technical insight, working alongside internal Power & Renewables stakeholders to assist in the making of evidence based supported underwriting decisions, and in turn playing a key role in The Hartford's stated aim to underwrite human achievement and to be the Insurer of the Transition.

Role will report directly to the Chief Risk Engineer, Marine & Energy International, with daily Operational Core Activity under the direction of Power & Renewables Underwriter (s)

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Role will work in close co-operation with Underwriting and Claims team colleagues in London, with regular liaison with Risk Engineering specialists in the USA Risk Engineering Team

Job Responsibilities & Competence

  • Reviewing and assessing technical underwriting information provided by placing brokers and clients to inform Power & Renewables underwriters primarily writing Property Damage (Operational & Construction)and BI/DSU, but could also include for other coverage such as Liability and Cyber
  • Enhancing existing tools for the structured appraisal of risk for Power & Renewables, including quantification of exposures and the assessment of risk quality
  • Supporting Chief Risk Engineer in technology development assessment, emerging risks analysis and strategic development of Risk Engineering function
  • Assisting Power & Renewables claims professionals during the claims management and adjustment process, supporting internal Lessons Learned processes
  • Using both internal and third party data to improve knowledge of business sector risks and causes of loss
  • Attending client facility visits in both a lead and assist role and writing or contributing to market survey reports, and where appropriate providing risk management services directly to clients
  • Liaising and knowledge sharing with Hartford Risk Engineering practitioners within other business units
  • Working alongside wider colleague groups, including actuaries, claims personnel, data analysts, IT, risk management and exposure management representatives to integrate risk engineering knowledge in processes to enhance reporting and decision-making.
  • Participating and contributing to technically focused insurance market committees and associations
  • Speaking at conferences and writing articles on risk and insurance within the Power & Renewables sector
  • Supporting professional development of colleagues through sharing knowledge and offering support, guidance and coaching skills
  • Pursuing own professional development with technical training, further education, and professional body progression

Qualifications & Capabilities

  • Degree level education - ideally Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
  • Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles
  • A depth of knowledge of the causes of losses and incidents in the Power & Renewables Industry
  • Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Technical, Reliability, Operational Safety and Insurance and related issues through formal and informal learning
  • Proven excellent communication skills and an ability to work with representatives at all levels within client organizations
  • Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers
  • Proven ability to prioritize and organise workload
  • Team player with ability to work on a stand-alone basis
  • Demonstrated networking skills
  • Flexible to allow for overseas and UK client facility surveys
  • Proven high level of analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

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Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: hartford-R2519471_London
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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