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ShepherdShepherdNew York, NY

Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter develops and negotiates pricing, coverage, and terms for commercial construction and casualty insurance, identifies target accounts, and drives new business using AI-driven tools. Requires 5+ years underwriting experience, strong sales skills, and Bachelor's degree.

160k – 205k/yr
On-site5+ YOEOther

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Develop and negotiate price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals
  • Actively identify target accounts that fit Shepherd's underwriting appetite
  • Demonstrate success in marketing, producer management, new business development
  • Successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners
  • Leverage technology and data to make quick, informed underwriting decisions tailored to client's specific needs

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of previous experience in the commercial underwriting space (Construction, Casualty, and/or Builder's Risk experience preferred)
  • Strong background in risk analysis and experience with construction and/or casualty underwriting
  • Knowledge and proficiency with compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and high EQ
  • Strong sales and marketing skills and ability to position accounts and close deals
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
  • Aren't afraid of ambiguity
  • Be adaptable and creative in a fast paced startup environment

Nice-to-Haves

  • Teamwork, communication, and negotiation skills

Skills

Commercial UnderwritingConstruction UnderwritingCasualty UnderwritingBuilder'S RiskRisk AnalysisPricing StrategiesCoverage NegotiationComplianceSalesMarketing

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