Technical Lead, Inland Marine

The role

You will serve as the primary technical underwriting resource for Inland Marine. You will own underwriting guidelines, lead coverage form development, and review risks that exceed underwriter authority.

What you will do

• Review Inland Marine referrals involving TIV thresholds, catastrophe exposures, and complexity
• Approve or decline referred risks and document rationale, terms, and pricing
• Review bound accounts before issuance to confirm coverage matches approved quotes
• Maintain a 24-hour turnaround standard on referrals
• Develop, maintain, and communicate Inland Marine underwriting guidelines and technical advisories
• Oversee Inland Marine file audits with Compliance and other technical leads
• Partner with Claims to incorporate loss trends into guidelines and training
• Act as the technical liaison between Inland Marine underwriters and capacity partners
• Develop and deliver Inland Marine onboarding and technical training
• Lead the technical development and revision of Inland Marine coverage forms and endorsements

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of Builders Risk, Inland Marine, or commercial construction underwriting experience
• Meaningful authority on complex project-specific, Master Builders Risk, 100%, and quota share placements
• Experience reviewing other underwriters' decisions as a referral point, technical authority, or underwriting manager
• Strong command of Builders Risk forms, testing and mechanical breakdown, delay in completion, LEG3 / Cost of Making Good, structural work, waiting periods, periods of indemnity, Named Insured and Addi
• Experience developing or maintaining underwriting guidelines, advisories, authority statements, and audit programs
• Experience drafting or revising coverage forms and endorsements and explaining technical requirements through training

Nice to have

• Knowledge of technology platforms, jobsite sensors, or other tools used to reduce losses from common Inland Marine perils
• Experience with insurtech or MGA platforms
• Interest in helping build underwriting tools

Benefits

• 100% contribution to health, dental, and vision
• Fertility benefits and family building support
• Flexible PTO
• Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Access to premium coaching, including leadership development
• Competitive 401(k) Plan
• Dog-friendly office

About the company

Shepherd rebuilds commercial insurance with software, data, AI, and deep underwriting expertise. The company develops insurance products and partners with established insurers to back coverage.