Senior Underwriter — AI-Powered Construction Risk

Shepherd Insurance Agency; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare (100% contribution)

Unlimited PTO

Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks

Professional development access

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Shepherd Insurance Agency seeks an experienced Underwriter to join its team in San Francisco. The role focuses on developing and negotiating terms for commercial construction projects while leveraging technology for quick and informed decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial underwriting, strong sales skills, and must thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Benefits include premium healthcare, unlimited PTO, and a competitive salary range of $160K – $205K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the commercial underwriting space.
• Strong sales and marketing skills to position accounts and close deals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate prices, coverage, terms, and conditions for new business.
• Make informed underwriting decisions tailored to client-specific needs.
• Manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a team setting.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Sales skills

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Shepherd Insurance Agency seeks an experienced Underwriter to join its team in San Francisco. The role focuses on developing and negotiating terms for commercial construction projects while leveraging technology for quick and informed decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial underwriting, strong sales skills, and must thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Benefits include premium healthcare, unlimited PTO, and a competitive salary range of $160K – $205K.