Senior UnderwriterShepherd • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Senior Underwriter
Shepherd • San Francisco, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Minimum of 5+ years of previous experience in the commercial underwriting space (Construction, Casualty, and / or Builder's Risk experience preferred) Not afraid of ambiguity Strong work ethic, self‑motivated, able to manage multiple tasks / projects simultaneously Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and a high EQ Strong sales and marketing skills; able to position accounts and close deals Underwriting duties 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 Demonstrated 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 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 🏥 Premium Healthcare – 100% contribution to top‑tier health, dental, and vision 🏖️ Unlimited PTO – Flexibility to take the time off, recharge, and perform 🥗 Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks – We work together, and enjoy meals together 🖥️ SF, NYC, or Dallas‑Fort Worth Offices – Premium office spaces on both coasts with daily lunches provided 📚 Professional Development – Access to premium coaching, including leadership development 🏦 401(k) Plan – Competitive 401(k) plan offered 🐶 Dog‑friendly office – Plenty of dogs to play with and make friends with in the SF office
Senior Underwriter
Company : Shepherd
Base Pay Range : $160,000.00 / yr - $205,000.00 / yr
What We Do
Shepherd is a technology-driven Managing General Underwriter (MGU) transforming commercial Property & Casualty insurance for high-hazard industries. Our mission is to make risk frictionless for the builders and operators shaping the physical world — protecting progress from concept through construction and into decades of operation.
We’re building the fastest, smartest commercial risk platform, where underwriting expertise, data, and automation work together to deliver :
- Faster decisions
- Smarter, more accurate pricing
- Better risk outcomes
With Shepherd, safety, speed, and quality no longer trade off against one another — they compound. We’re not just modernizing insurance products. We’re building the risk infrastructure for the next generation of financial services, where technology, underwriting, and partnerships operate in harmony to support the world’s most important industries — and the progress they make possible.
Role
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 :
About the Role : Shepherd's underwriting approach will be client‑centric with a heavy emphasis on an efficient process. Our goal is to leverage our technology and data to make quick, informed underwriting decisions tailored to our client's specific needs.
This is an onsite position in our New York City, San Francisco, or Dallas Fort Worth offices.
Benefits
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Insurance
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