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Posted Sep 12, 2025Senior Underwriter
New York City, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- The infrastructure behind the AI boom — data centers, semiconductor fabs, renewable energy assets — has to be built and insured.
- Our AI performs the same underwriting workflows in seconds, and integrates real-time data from construction technology partners — Procore, Autodesk, OpenSpace, DroneDeploy, and others — to see risk as it actually exists, not just as it was reported on a static form.
- 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
- 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. #LI-Onsite
Experience
- You would be a dream candidate if… - You have a minimum of 5+ years of previous
Benefits
- WHAT WE DO Shepherd is an AI-native commercial insurance platform transforming how high-hazard industries get covered.
- We're pursuing the most ambitious technical vision in commercial insurance: fully autonomous underwriting.
- We're building: - Faster decisions - Smarter, more accurate pricing - Better risk outcomes for insureds who invest in safer practices We're not just modernizing insurance products.