Shepherd is an AI-native commercial insurance platform that provides AI-powered underwriting and insurance for construction, infrastructure, and energy projects.
Business Development What We DoShepherd 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 weren't built for this speed:Complex commercial construction projects routinely wait weeks for a single quoteLegacy carriers rely on static applications and disconnected systemsBrokers chase carriers through calls, emails, and resubmissionsWe 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.We're pursuing the most ambitious technical vision in commercial insurance: fully autonomous underwriting. We're 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. We're building:Faster decisionsSmarter, more accurate pricingBetter risk outcomes for insureds who invest in safer practicesWe're not just modernizing insurance products. We're building the risk infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.Our InvestorsIn 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 we're building. Our investors:Intact Private CapitalSpark CapitalCostanoa VenturesY CombinatorSusa VenturesAnd several othersOur TeamWe're a team of technologists and insurance enthusiasts, bridging the two worlds together. Check out our About page to learn more. About YouBusiness Development at Shepherd is about building deep, lasting relationships with our broker partners. We’re looking for experienced sales professionals to help us grow by aligning Shepherd’s products, technology, and underwriting expertise with the goals of leading construction-focused brokerages. Your mission: drive broker success and unlock growth by bringing Shepherd’s most compelling ideas to market.This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic early stage startup experiencing rapid growth across a diverse set of product offerings.You would be our dream candidate if…5+ years experience in selling insurance or in a wholesale brokerage capacityComfort with Casualty, Builder’s Risk, and construction-related coveragesActive P&C / Surplus Lines licenseExisting relationships with retail brokersSelf-starter with an entrepreneurial mindsetThrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent presentation and storytelling abilityQuick to learn technical insurance and software conceptsHighly organized; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbout the RoleShepherd is building a better and faster way to underwrite commercial insurance for high-hazard businesses, including using novel data sources and applying AI to reduce administrative inefficiencies for underwriting and servicing teams. Our products are supported by a full-stack platform purpose built to launch and support everything from submission intake to policy issuance. Shepherd leverages its technology to make quick, informed, underwriting decisions.Develop new broker relationships through a mix of inbound leads and targeted outbound outreachIdentify high-potential targets for strategic outbound campaignsConsistently meet goals for qualified opportunities, pipeline value, and closed businessTrack, report, and manage all sales activity in coordination with the broader BD teamOwn post-sale engagement and success for Shepherd’s broker partners through strong relationships, planning, and product expertiseServe as the primary point of contact for broker satisfaction and long-term growthMaintain deep fluency in Shepherd’s insurance products and technology platform; tailor positioning to broker needsProactively identify risks to broker success and work cross-functionally to resolveTravel up to 30% based on territory and broker footprint#LI-OnsiteBenefits 🏥 Premium Healthcare100% contribution to top-tier health, dental, and vision🥕 Fertility benefits and family building support🏖️ Unlimited PTOFlexibility to take the time off, recharge, and perform🥗 Daily lunches, dinners, and snacksWe work together, and enjoy meals together too🖥️ SF, NYC, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and LA Offices📚 Professional DevelopmentAccess to premium coaching, including leadership development🏦 Competitive 401(k) Plan🐶 Dog-friendly officePlenty of dogs to play with and make friends with in the SF office