Introducing Shepherd Insights
Insurance for the world's best builders
Brokers choose Shepherd because we reward clients for their existing investments in technology. The future of underwriting in construction has arrived.

Lindsay Plotkin
Underwriting Lead
Underwriting Lead
“Working with Shepherd has been a breath of fresh-air. Their operations and service is what the brokerage community seeks out in our carrier partners.” - Justin Kolka, Aon Construction & Infrastructure
THE EXPERIENCE
Efficient and responsive underwriters with construction expertise
Agile and data-driven process powered by technology
24-hour indication guarantee
Stop chasing underwriters. Our lightning fast response will include appetite, minimum attachment, and available capacity for clients
Exceptional service
We track how we’re delivering for brokers and their clients including automated reporting on submission responses, hit rates, and more
Data-driven underwriting
Our in-house platform allows us to personalize underwriting at scale, delivering a high touch experience typically reserved for only the industry’s largest builders
Construction tech partnerships
Improved terms and coverage for contractors leveraging technology to deliver safer and higher quality products
THE PRODUCTS
Nationwide appetite for excess capacity placements
Support for most construction classes across general contractors, trades, and developers
Excess CasualtyLimits up to $10M | ||
Contractor Practice ProgramsLead Umbrella and follow-form excess | ||
Project-Specific PlacementsWrap-up programs and JVs | ||
Excess Casualty
Limits up to $10M
Contractor Practice Programs
Lead Umbrella and follow-form excess
Project-Specific Placements
Wrap-up programs and JVs
Backed by industry-leaders pushing the boundaries of insurance & technology





THE TEAM
Dedicated to making construction insurance better for everyone
We've combined the best of Silicon Valley engineering with over 50 years of combined underwriting experience across casualty lines. Shepherd is building the next generation of construction insurance.

Steve Buonpane
Co-Founder & Chief Insurance Officer
Co-Founder & Chief Insurance Officer
CASE STUDIES
We're incredibly proud to be serving the industry's top companies that shape our built world
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