Commercial Insurance Construction Underwriter at Shepherd

As a Commercial Insurance Underwriter at Shepherd, you will own the full underwriting lifecycle for Builders Risk and Inland Marine accounts. You’ll leverage AI-native technology to make faster, data-driven decisions while managing producer relationships and independently pricing complex risks. This role offers true autonomy within a fast-moving, technology-first carrier environment.

• Develop and negotiate price, coverage, and terms for new business and renewals while identifying target accounts that fit Shepherd’s specific underwriting appetite.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Builders Risk and Inland Marine accounts, from initial submission through to binding and producer relationship management.
• Collaborate with the product team to provide feedback on Shepherd’s proprietary underwriting technology, ensuring it meets the needs of modern insurance professionals.

• Bring 5-10 years of commercial underwriting experience with a deep technical background in construction exposures, specifically Builders Risk and Inland Marine.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of independence in pricing and binding accounts while maintaining strong relationships with local broker networks in major US markets.
• Thrive in fast-paced startup environments, possessing the sales skills to close deals and the adaptability to navigate ambiguity without legacy system constraints.

• Join a well-funded Series B startup ($67M raised) backed by Y Combinator that is actively disrupting the traditional, legacy-heavy commercial insurance market.
• Enjoy unprecedented autonomy to price and bind accounts yourself, moving away from slow approval layers and rigid corporate structures of century-old carriers.
• Be part of an AI-native team building the future of underwriting, where you can directly influence how technology improves risk analysis and decision-making.