Senior Underwriter — Construction & P&C Risk

Shepherd

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare
Unlimited PTO
Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
Professional Development
401(k) Plan
Dog-friendly office

Job summary

A technology-driven insurance firm in New York is seeking a motivated Commercial Underwriter with 7+ years of experience in commercial underwriting, especially in Construction or Builder's Risk. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, sales, and negotiation skills while developing innovative underwriting solutions tailored to client needs. This onsite role offers competitive benefits, including premium healthcare and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7+ years in commercial underwriting, preferably in Construction or Builder's Risk.
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrated success in marketing and new business development.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage technology and data for quick underwriting decisions.
  • Develop and negotiate price, coverage, and terms for new business.
  • Identify target accounts that fit company's underwriting appetite.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Sales and marketing skills
Risk analysis
Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A technology-driven insurance firm in New York is seeking a motivated Commercial Underwriter with 7+ years of experience in commercial underwriting, especially in Construction or Builder's Risk. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, sales, and negotiation skills while developing innovative underwriting solutions tailored to client needs. This onsite role offers competitive benefits, including premium healthcare and unlimited PTO.
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