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Shepherd · 4 months ago

Executive Underwriter

New York City

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$185K/yr - $228K/yr

7+ years exp

Shepherd is a company focused on providing savings on insurance premiums for commercial businesses leveraging modern technology. They are seeking an Executive Underwriter with a client-centric approach, responsible for developing and negotiating pricing, coverage, and terms for new business and renewals, while identifying target accounts that align with Shepherd's underwriting appetite.

CommercialConstructionInsurance

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals

Actively identifying target accounts that fit Shepherd’s underwriting appetite

Demonstrating success in marketing, producer management, and new business development

Negotiating on all levels with both internal and external partners

Conducting risk analysis and underwriting for construction and/or casualty

Ensuring knowledge and proficiency with compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies

Adapting and being creative in a fast-paced startup environment

Qualification

Commercial underwriting experienceRisk analysisSalesMarketing skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkDegreeAdaptabilityCreativity

Required

You have a minimum of 7+ years of previous 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 target accounts that fit Shepherd's underwriting appetite

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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