What We Do

Shepherd is an AI-native commercial insurance platform transforming how high-hazard industries get covered. 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.

The infrastructure behind the AI boom data centers semiconductor fabs renewable energy assets has to be built and insured. But traditional carriers werent built for this speed:

• Complex commercial construction projects routinely wait weeks for a single quote

• Legacy carriers rely on static applications and disconnected systems

• Brokers chase carriers through calls emails and resubmissions

We built Shepherd to solve that. 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.

Were pursuing the most ambitious technical vision in commercial insurance: fully autonomous underwriting. Were closing in on the first fully agentic submission in the industry email in price out no human intervention until the last mile.

With Shepherd safety speed and quality no longer trade off against one another they compound. Were building:

• Faster decisions

• Smarter more accurate pricing

• Better risk outcomes for insureds who invest in safer practices

Were not just modernizing insurance products. Were building the risk infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

Our Investors

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

• Spark Capital

• Costanoa Ventures

• Y Combinator

• Susa Ventures

• And several others

Our Team

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

Benefits

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