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Shepherd

Fintech · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2020

Shepherd is a groundbreaking startup operating in the insurance sector, specifically catering to high-hazard industries. The company has recently secured $13.5M in Series A funding, indicating strong investor confidence in its business model and growth potential. Shepherd's unique approach combines rapid underwriting with complimentary, top-tier software to deliver significant savings for its clients. The company's primary clientele includes leading retail brokerages in commercial risk. Shepherd's business model is innovative, offering insurance capacity along with risk management software, integrations to popular tools, and a curated app marketplace. This approach allows Shepherd to make decisions in a matter of hours, as opposed to the industry standard of weeks, by eliminating administrative waste. Shepherd's clients can expect up to 25% premium savings, thanks to automatic credits for those who utilize leading technologies for safety and risk. The company also leverages AI-powered risk reduction, offering free software to address common risk management issues and reduce expenses. Shepherd's unique data partnerships enable it to offer meaningful premium savings for proactive clients. The company operates as the first Managing General Underwriter (MGU) for large scale commercial risks, providing proactive solutions to drive premium savings for clients. Shepherd's revenue model is based on the sale of its insurance products, which include General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Workers’ Compensation coverage offerings. The company's products are backed by several of the top capacity and reinsurance providers globally, further enhancing its credibility in the market. Keywords: Insurance, High-Hazard Industries, Rapid Underwriting, Risk Management Software, Premium Savings, AI-Powered Risk Reduction, Data Partnerships, Commercial Risks, General Liability, Workers’ Compensation.