The Role
Support design, placement, administration, and management of corporate and project insurance programs for energy/infrastructure projects. Coordinate underwriting submissions, analyze policies, manage claims and certificates, review contract insurance provisions, track renewals, evaluate risk retention, and prepare executive reporting while liaising with brokers, underwriters, legal, and project teams.
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ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Senior Analyst, Insurance supports the design, placement, administration, and ongoing management of corporate and project-specific insurance programs. This role partners closely with Finance, Legal, Commercial, HSSE, Engineering, and external brokers and underwriters to ensure comprehensive and cost-effective risk transfer solutions.The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of complex insurance structures, particularly within energy, infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments, and thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the placement and renewal of corporate and project insurance programs, including but not limited to Property and Builder’s Risk, General Liability and Excess Liability, Marine and Cargo, Professional Liability, Environmental Liability, Directors & Officers (D&O), Cyber Liability
- Coordinate underwriting submissions, exposure data collection, and broker deliverables to ensure accurate and timely placements.
- Analyze policy terms, limits, retentions, and endorsements to confirm alignment with contractual and project requirements.
- Partner with Legal and Commercial teams to review insurance provisions in EPC contracts, vendor agreements, joint venture agreements, and financing documents.
- Support claims management activities, including documentation, carrier coordination, and internal reporting.
- Track certificates of insurance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Assist in evaluating risk retention strategies and total cost of risk.
- Support internal reporting and presentations to executive leadership and external stakeholders, including lenders and investors.
- Maintain insurance schedules, renewal calendars, and policy documentation.
- Monitor market conditions and provide insight on emerging risks and coverage trends relevant to LNG and energy infrastructure.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in insurance, risk management, or broker advisory roles, preferably within energy, LNG, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
- Strong working knowledge of complex construction and operational insurance programs.
- Experience interfacing with brokers, underwriters, and external advisors.
- Ability to interpret and analyze insurance policies and contractual risk transfer provisions.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience supporting executive-level reporting preferred.
- Professional designation (ARM, CPCU, or similar) preferred.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
· Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
· Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
· While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
· The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
· Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
· Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
· Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
· Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
· Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
· Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
· Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
· Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in insurance, risk management, or broker advisory roles (preferably energy, LNG, infrastructure, or construction)
- Strong working knowledge of complex construction and operational insurance programs
- Experience interfacing with brokers, underwriters, and external advisors
- Ability to interpret and analyze insurance policies and contractual risk transfer provisions
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience supporting executive-level reporting
- Professional designation (ARM, CPCU, or similar)
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The Company
What We Do
NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade) is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. NextDecade, through its wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, is developing a 27 mtpa LNG export project in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America. The Rio Grande LNG project is expected to be the largest and greenest U.S. LNG export solution linking Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale natural gas to the global LNG market. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
