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ShepherdShepherdSan Francisco, CA

Senior Energy Underwriter

Senior underwriter developing and negotiating commercial construction and casualty policies, leveraging AI tools for fast, data-driven decisions. Requires 5+ years commercial underwriting experience and strong sales/negotiation skills.

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
  • Market accounts and close deals with strong sales and marketing skills
  • Manage producer relationships and drive new business development
  • Negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners
  • Perform risk analysis with a solid background in construction and/or casualty underwriting
  • Apply knowledge of compliance, coverage, products, and pricing strategies
  • Make quick, informed underwriting decisions tailored to client needs using technology and data

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5+ years of previous experience in the commercial underwriting space (Construction, Casualty, and/or Builder's Risk experience preferred)
  • Strong sales and marketing skills with ability to position accounts and close deals
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and high EQ
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
  • Comfort with ambiguity
  • Teamwork, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Solid background in risk analysis and experience with construction and/or casualty underwriting
  • Knowledge and proficiency with compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies
  • Adaptable and creative in a fast paced startup environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice-to-Haves

  • Construction, Casualty, and/or Builder's Risk underwriting experience

Benefits

  • 100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision
  • Fertility benefits and family building support
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
  • Professional development access including leadership coaching
  • Competitive 401(k) Plan
  • Dog-friendly office (SF)

Skills

Commercial UnderwritingConstruction UnderwritingCasualty UnderwritingBuilder'S RiskRisk AnalysisPricing StrategiesCoverage NegotiationProducer ManagementNew Business DevelopmentCompliance

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