Shepherd Specialty
WHO WE ARE
As a Top 50 Property & Casualty Agency in the US, we have a national reach and reputation. Our extensive program experience and value-added proposition uniquely position us to develop successful new programs. We have developed a team specializing in creating customized niche insurance solutions for various industries.

Adam Besnard
President of Programs | Partner
Dennis Lizotte
Partner
Andrew Dean
Associate ManagerIMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR OUR CARRIER PARTNERS
Our unique approach delivers more profitable growth and operational benefits to our insurance carrier partners.
PROFITABILITY
- Customized Insurance Solutions: We develop products that align with your strategic goals while addressing specific market demands.
- Risk Management Expertise: Our seasoned professionals bring a wealth of experience in risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring, ensuring our portfolio of solutions remains profitable.
- Underwriting: The largest carriers/markets in the world trust our people backed by our custom technology with the “pen”.
OPERATIONAL
- Operational Efficiency: Leveraging advanced technology and streamlined processes, we help you reduce reporting administrative burdens and improve your success.
- Regulatory Compliance: Aligning on industry regulations, comprehensive compliance support, ensuring our operations meet all your requirements.
CLIENT VALUE PROPOSITION
Our unique approach delivers more profitable growth and operational benefits to our insurance carrier partners.

Personalized Coverage

Personalized Coverage

Claims Support

Risk Management
OUR MODEL
We have developed a team that specializes in creating customized niche insurance solutions for various industries.

Claim Management
We focus on effective claim
management for optimal
long-term outcomes.
Risk Management
Our services include
virtual site surveys, loss
prevention, and disaster
recovery planning.
Carriers/Markets
We partner with top
carriers to ensure long-
term support for clients.
Coverages
We provide customized coverage
options and enhancements
tailored to client needs
Underwriting
By combining experience and
technology, we accurately
forecast outcomes and make
informed decisions.
Application Process
We streamline applications
to maximize efficiency,
respecting everyone's
time and creating more
opportunities.
Marketing Materials
We equip retail agents with
impactful tools to effectively
communicate programs and
attract quality risks.
PROGRAM SUCCESS
Our history of developing custom insurance programs with our partner carriers specific to the needs of many industries goes back to our agency’s inception. By working with carrier partners to design, negotiate, and deliver high-impact insurance packages, we can offer a unique model that consistently exceeds our clients’ and carrier partners’ needs and expectations.