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Engineering & Product
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Your Evals Don't Matter
Prajwal Nellogi
Software Engineer
February 12, 2026
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Efficiency Is a Dead End
Why autonomy is the real promise of AI at work
Avi Banerjee
Founding Engineer
February 10, 2026
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Design Engineering at Shepherd
Where product thinking, design craft, and code execution meet.
Esme Nava
Software Engineer
February 5, 2026
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Engineering & Product
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The Power of "And": Lessons From Building Cross-Functional Excellence at Shepherd
What building Shepherd taught me about the real moat in AI-native companies: engineers and domain experts working as one.
Danil Kolesnikov
Founding Engineer
February 3, 2026
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Company Announcements
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Shepherd Launches Renewable Energy & Power
Today, we’re announcing Shepherd’s expansion into Renewable Energy & Power, launching with Primary and Excess Casualty.
Justin Levine
Co-Founder & CEO
January 27, 2026
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Company Announcements
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Welcoming Shepherd’s 2026 Partner Advisors
Announcing our newest members of our Partner Advisory Board
Laura Watts
Head of Customer Experience
January 22, 2026
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Company Announcements
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Why Speed Still Wins – But Only When It’s Backed by Value
In construction, time kills deals. Projects move fast, and delays at any stage – from bidding to binding – can cost contractors real money.
Laura Watts
Head of Customer Experience
July 24, 2025
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Insurance
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Shepherd Launches Admitted Casualty Lines in California
Announcing new product offerings for California projects and contractors
Justin Levine
Co-Founder & CEO
July 10, 2025
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Company Announcements
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When Builders Invest in Tech, Everyone Wins
Nils Sorenson, SVP Gallagher Construction Services, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co shares his perspective on rethinking risk through technology.
Laura Watts
Head of Customer Experience
June 10, 2025
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Company Announcements
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Not One Deal Deep: Why Partnership Still Matters in Construction Insurance
In commercial construction, trust is currency. Projects are complex, timelines are tight, and insurance placements are rarely straightforward. Success requires more than just coverage – it requires partners who understand the stakes, move quickly, and show up consistently.
Laura Watts
Head of Customer Experience
May 27, 2025
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