Senior Builders Risk/Inland Marine Underwriter

Shepherd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare

Unlimited PTO

Dog-friendly office

Professional Development

Job summary

Shepherd is seeking a motivated Underwriter to join our team, focusing on commercial underwriting across offices in San Francisco, NYC, and more. The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience and a strong sales background.

Key responsibilities include developing pricing strategies and managing new business accounts. The role emphasizes teamwork and communication and requires the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include premium healthcare, unlimited PTO, and a dog-friendly office culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience in commercial underwriting.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms, and conditions for new business.
• Identify target accounts that fit the underwriting appetite.
• Leverage technology for informed underwriting decisions.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Sales skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About You

We are looking for a motivated and eager individual who’s passionate about the future of construction and eager to do the best work of their career.

You would be a dream candidate if…

• You have a minimum of 5+ years of previous experience in the commercial underwriting space (Construction, Casualty, and/or Builder's Risk experience preferred)
• You aren’t afraid of ambiguity
• You have a strong work ethic, are self-motivated, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and a high EQ
• You have strong sales and marketing skills and are able to position accounts and close deals
• Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals while actively identifying target accounts that fit Shepherd’s underwriting appetite
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

About the Role

Shepherd's underwriting approach will be client-centric with a heavy emphasis on an efficient process. Our goal will be to leverage our technology and data to make quick, informed underwriting decisions tailored to our client’s specific needs.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development, and the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners.

• Teamwork, communication, and negotiation skills are required.
• Solid background in risk analysis and experience with construction and/or casualty underwriting.
• Knowledge and proficiency with compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies.
• Be adaptable and creative in a fast paced startup environment
• This is an onsite position in our New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Dallas Fort Worth offices.

Benefits

Premium Healthcare
100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision

Fertility benefits and family building support

Unlimited PTO
Flexibility to take the time off, recharge, and perform

Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
We work together, and enjoy meals together too

Offices in SF, NYC, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and LA

Professional Development
Access to premium coaching, including leadership development

Competitive 401(k) Plan

Dog-friendly office
Plenty of dogs to play with and make friends with in the SF office