Senior Energy Underwriter

Shepherd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare

Fertility benefits and family building support

Unlimited PTO

Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks

Professional Development coaching

Competitive 401(k) Plan

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Shepherd is seeking a motivated underwriter in San Francisco, focused on delivering client-centric underwriting solutions in construction. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial underwriting and excels in sales, marketing, and negotiation.

Benefits include premium healthcare, unlimited PTO, and a dog-friendly office culture. Join a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment where you can apply your skills and grow professionally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial underwriting, especially in Construction or Builder's Risk.
• Proficiency in marketing, producer management, and new business development.
• Ability to effectively negotiate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate pricing, coverage, and terms for new business.
• Identify target accounts that fit Shepherd’s underwriting appetite.
• Demonstrate success in client-centric underwriting processes.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Sales and marketing skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk analysis

Negotiation skills

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