Tax Underwriter, Renewable Energy

kWh Analytics•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

kWh Analytics is insuring the energy transition. We underwrite property insurance and revenue firming products for renewable energy assets. Our proprietary database of 300,000+ zero-carbon projects and $150B in loss data supports advanced modeling, insights, and precise risk assessment for renewable energy, mixed energy, and low-carbon projects. In March 2026, Beazley, a leading specialty insurer, agreed to acquire kWh Analytics. Beazley believes that the global energy transition is a significant strategic growth opportunity and is focused on underwriting the complex risks that will enable the transition. kWh Analytics will add scalability and enhance Beazley’s capabilities in modelling, underwriting and risk management across renewable energy portfolios. The Role We are actively building a dedicated Tax Credit Insurance (TCI) platform focused on the renewable energy market created and expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-resourced, purpose-built team at launch, with the speed, focus, and mission-driven culture of an energy transition insurance platform with the institutional backing from Beazley. You will have access to kWh Analytics' proprietary renewable energy data platform and AI-enabled underwriting tools and also benefit from collaborating with a team of renewable energy finance veterans with deep expertise in the risks you'll be underwriting. This role is responsible for the structuring, underwriting, and negotiation of tax credit insurance solutions covering renewable energy investment tax credits. The Underwriter will serve as a key point of contact for brokers and tax advisors, managing submissions from intake through bind with a high standard of technical rigor and execution quality.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of renewable energy tax credits and the structures used to monetize them, such as partnership flips, sale-leasebacks, and direct transfers.
A background as a tax attorney, Big 4 tax advisor, tax equity investor, or tax insurance underwriter or broker is ideal
Evaluated tax risk in M&A, tax equity, or tax credit transfer transactions, and can translate that judgment into clear, defensible underwriting decisions.
Able to negotiate policy language, indication letters, and binder agreements with commercially and legally sophisticated counterparties.
Quickly synthesize large volumes of (often conflicting) information and develop a thesis.
Can clearly articulate your proposal with supporting data.
Operate like a startup and need people who bias towards action and aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty.
Can independently lead and manage projects.
Know when to ask for help, but also trust your analytical frameworks.
Worked with outside parties and/or brokers and fostered mutually beneficial relationships to build a book of business.
Look forward to opportunities to meet with brokers, carriers, renewable industry leaders, stakeholders, and fellow team members.

Nice To Haves

A JD, CPA, or LLM is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate tax credit insurance submissions, including review of tax counsel opinions, memoranda, project documentation, ownership and transfer structures, and diligence reports
Assess and underwrite renewable energy tax credit risks, including qualification, transferability, recapture exposure, and basis risk
Review and understand the client's motivation for procuring coverage, the role insurance plays in the transaction, and the coverage structure required to support deal execution
Prepare and negotiate non-binding indication letters, policy terms, binders, and endorsements in coordination with our carrier partner
Participate in underwriting conference calls and manage deal timelines with brokers, tax advisors, and transaction counsel
Perform independent tax research to assess novel or complex risk positions and present findings and conclusions to senior underwriters and management
Manage the underwriting process from submission through bind, including selection of and coordination with outside tax counsel where applicable
Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of underwriting guidelines, submission criteria, and pricing benchmarks
A highly customer-focused approach to origination, working with transactional liability brokers, tax equity investors, and tax credit transfer marketplaces.
Cross-functional interactions with senior management, data scientists, and underwriting support staff.
Collaborate with a team of experienced renewable energy veterans committed to solving a critical bottleneck that is holding back the adoption of renewable energy.