Technology/Climate Tech engineer - Paris - Chubb

Description

Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, is seeking a Technology and Climate Tech Industry Practice Risk Engineer to join its team in the CEMENA region (Continental Europe, Middle East, and North Africa). This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the technology and climate tech industries, providing risk engineering expertise to businesses driving innovation and impact.

Chubb, with operations in 54 countries, provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise, and local operations globally.

Role Overview

The Technology and Climate Tech Industry Practice Risk Engineer will support Chubb's Technology and Climate Tech Industry Practices by evaluating property and casualty (P&C) risks, delivering client-focused solutions, and driving thought leadership. This role will focus on businesses in the technology sector (software, hardware, telecommunications) and the climate tech sector (organizations developing products and services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to environmental changes, or address climate impacts).

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to shape the future of risk engineering in the technology and climate tech industries. Join Chubb and make a meaningful impact on these exciting industry sectors.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging Chubb's premier risk engineering capabilities to create innovative solutions and growth opportunities. Depending on seniority, this role may include leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Engineering and Client Engagement:
  oConduct P&C risk evaluations for businesses in the technology and climate tech sectors.
  oDeliver tailored risk management solutions to address client needs and industry challenges.
  oOccasionally conduct site visits and risk surveys, providing recommendations for risk improvement.
  
• Industry Engagement and Thought Leadership:
  oRepresent Chubb in key industry associations and conferences related to technology and climate tech.
  oBuild relationships with external stakeholders to enhance Chubb's reputation and capabilities.
  oDevelop and maintain expertise in technology and climate tech - related risks and emerging technologies.
  oDeliver Chubb's brand of industry practice thought leadership to the marketplace.
  
• Collaboration and Innovation:
  oWork closely with regional underwriters, claims teams, and regional/country risk engineers to develop innovative solutions.
  oPartner with academia, government, and industry associations to stay informed on emerging risks, technologies, and regulations.
  oContribute to the global development of risk engineering frameworks, policies, and best practices for climate tech risk oversight.
  
• Training and Development:
  oDevelop and deliver training programs, educational materials, and seminars to enhance the skills of underwriters, risk engineers, and brokers.
  oMonitor the quality of technology and climate tech risk evaluations and refine processes to ensure excellence.
  

Qualifications

Experience and Expertise

• Previous years of engineering experience acquired in the insurance industry ideally but open for anyone with no industry experience but preferably coming out the technology/climate tech sectors, with a preference for multiline risk engineering experience.
• Proven expertise in complex product safety, contractor liability, worker safety, fire safety and/or emerging risks or willing to learn
• Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulations for technology/climate technologies.

Technical Knowledge

• Expertise or education in technology, environmental sciences, or climate tech related fields.
• Ability to assess emerging risks where codes and standards are limited or non-existent.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distil complex topics into plain language.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on high-priority issues.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional client service and value-added solutions.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in project management, team leadership, and collaboration.
• Ability to operate independently in a remote setting while driving results across multiple stakeholders.

Leadership and Vision

• Passion for technology and climate tech-related risks, with a forward-thinking mindset.
• Ability to create, plan, and execute successful programs and initiatives.
• Established capability in public speaking and representing Chubb in external forums.

Location and Travel

This role is flexible but ideally based near one of Chubb's larger offices in the EMEA region. Travel within the region may be required for client engagements, internal meetings, and industry events.