Senior Energy Underwriter

Yesterdays insurance wasnt built for todays risk. We see it in the data and we feel it in the field. Emerging technology can reinvent how risk is priced and managed faster and smarter anchored in proven expertise. First-movers will define the next era of commercial risk management and Shepherd is building it.

Shepherd is a technology-driven Managing General Underwriter (MGU) transforming commercial Property & Casualty insurance for high-hazard industries. Our mission is to make risk frictionless for the builders and operators shaping the physical world protecting progress from concept through construction and into decades of operation.

Were building the fastest smartest commercial risk platform where underwriting expertise data and automation work together to deliver:

• Faster decisions

• Smarter more accurate pricing

• Better risk outcomes

With Shepherd safety speed and quality no longer trade off against one another. They compound. Were not just modernizing insurance products. Were building the risk infrastructure for the next generation of financial services where technology underwriting and partnerships operate in harmony to support the worlds most important industries and the progress they make possible.

In March 2026 Shepherd raised a $42M Series B bringing total funding to over $60M led by Intact Private Capital the investment arm of one of the largest insurers in the world. Intact is not only our lead investor but also a carrier partner a testament to the confidence the incumbent industry has in what were building. Our investors:

• Intact Private Capital led our Series B round

• Costanoa Ventures led our Series A round

• Spark Capital led our Seed round

• Susa Ventures lead our Pre-Seed round

• Y Combinator

• And several others

Were a team of technologists and insurance enthusiasts bridging the two worlds together. Check out our About page to learn more.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and eager individual whos passionate about the future of construction and eager to do the best work of their career.

You would be a dream candidate if

• You have a minimum of 5 years of previous experience in the commercial underwriting space (Construction Casualty and/or Builders Risk experience preferred)

• You arent 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 Shepherds underwriting appetite

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

About the Role

Shepherds underwriting approach will be client-centric with a heavy emphasis on an efficient process. Our goal will be to leverage our technology and data to make quick informed underwriting decisions tailored to our clients 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

Shepherd runs on four values. Heres what each one means in this seat.

• Think big build big. We exist to protect progress and the industries that rely on it. The work here is aimed at a system that runs on its own and the roadmap gets sequenced backward from that rather than forward from whats easy.

• Win together. We rise as one. We support each other raise the bar and celebrate collective success. As the first PM you set a standard the rest of the team inherits and the milestones belong to the team rather than to product.

• Cross the aisle. Collaboration wins. We listen deeply work across boundaries and prioritize shared success over individual lanes. The best product calls here come from engineers whove sat with underwriters and underwriters who understand where the model breaks and much of this job is listening closely enough on both sides to make that happen.

• Go get it. We act with urgency move with confidence take smart risks and push forward with intention. Nobody hands you the roadmap the data or the meeting invite. You pull the failing runs book the time with the underwriters and decide what matters.

Premium Healthcare
100% contribution to top-tier health dental and vision

Fertility benefits and family building support

Unlimited PTO
Flexibility to take the time off recharge and perform

Daily lunches dinners and snacks
We work together and enjoy meals together too

SF NYC Dallas-Fort Worth Chicago and LA Offices

Professional Development
Access to premium coaching including leadership development

Competitive 401(k) Plan

Dog-friendly office
Plenty of dogs to play with and make friends with in the SF office

Required Experience:

Senior IC