Shepherd is an MGU platform purpose-built to launch and scale commercial insurance products with speed, efficiency, and precision. Leveraging AI to eliminate administrative underwriting, we streamline workflows and drive faster decision-making, while differentiating through proprietary, industry-specific data that enhances risk selection.
We’re building a platform that incentivizes clients to adopt high-impact risk management tools—bridging the gap between available technology and its widespread underuse across construction and other commercial markets.
To date, Shepherd has raised $20M+ from top tier VCs including Y-Combinator, Susa Ventures, Spark Capital, Costanoa Ventures, Era Ventures, Greenlight RE and Intact Ventures.
As an Underwriting Intern at Shepherd, you'll play a key role in supporting the underwriting team with day-to-day operational tasks and assisting with strategic projects that provide valuable insights for the business. Over the course of this 8-week internship, you will gain hands-on experience in underwriting with the commercial construction team. Additionally, you will work on a research-focused side project that will culminate in a final presentation to the team, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate independent thinking and deliver a tangible project outcome. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the intersection of insurance, technology, and innovation in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. It is designed to be an impactful learning experience that contributes to both your personal and professional growth, providing you with real-world exposure to the underwriting process and a tangible project to present to your peers.
This is an onsite role based in San Francisco.
- Assist the underwriting team with operational tasks, such as account modeling, broker triage, and document organization.
- Support the underwriting team by performing research on industry trends, AI applications in insurance, and other emerging technologies.
- Take ownership of a side project focused on “Emerging Use Cases of AI in Insurance,” with a focus on real-world case studies and practical applications.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation on the AI use cases research, offering insights and recommendations for how these innovations could impact the business.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or a related field.
- Strong interest in the insurance industry with a desire to explore the application of emerging technologies such as AI in underwriting.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
- A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
The base hourly rate for this internship is $25 per hour. This is an eight week internship, start date TBD.
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100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO
Flexibility to take the time off, recharge, and perform
SF, NYC, or Dallas Fort Worth Offices
Premium office spaces on both coasts with daily lunches provided
Professional Development
Access to premium coaching including leadership development
401(k) Plan
Competitive 401(k) plan offered
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What We Do
Making construction safe and sustainable through innovative insurance products
