Shepherd Specialty

Market Access. Program Excellence. Growth Results.

Our Offerings for Retail Agents, Program Administrators, & MGAs

We provide market access, capacity, and specialized expertise to help retail insurance agents, program administrators, and MGAs grow and compete more effectively. Whether you need delegated authority, program development, capacity for an existing niche, or one-off placements, our team delivers tailored solutions that combine market relationships, proven track record of success, underwriting excellence, market relationships, and modern technology.

Underwriting & Retail-Distributed Programs

We work directly with retail agencies to design and deliver competitive insurance programs. Our expertise includes:

  • Market Placement & Capacity – Access to leading carriers and Lloyd’s syndicates.
  • Product Development – Custom solutions to fit niche and emerging markets.
  • Placement Optimization – Improving structures to increase competitiveness and control.
  • Existing Industry Programs – Franchised Restaurants, Truck Dealers, Towing, Foundries, Street and Road Construction, Medical Malpractice, and many more.
Underwriting & Retail-Distributed Programs
Program Administration (PA), MGA & Reinsurance
Program Administration (PA), MGA, & Reinsurance

We manage large-scale, delegated authority programs for both casualty and property risks:

  • Program Administration – average Casualty (GL) premium of $50M per niche.
  • Delegated Authority (MGA) –average Lloyd’s of London Property (All Peril) premium $45M per placement.
  • Full-Service Administration – bordereau reporting, surplus lines filings in all 50 states, Lloyd’s coverholder compliance, technology integration, and audit management.
  • Capacity Building – we solve your capacity needs so you can stay focused on your clients
Brokerage & Wholesale Solutions

Our wholesale team specializes in both main street and hard-to-place, mid to small E&S risks, admitted business, and complex placements:

  • Specialized Brokerage – For unique or complex risks requiring creative solutions.
  • Direct Market Access – Modern online quote, bind, and issue platform with service center support.
  • Fast Turnaround – Same-day quoting and dedicated sales assistance.
  • Network Reach – We work with 100,000+ licensed agents to remarket renewals and drive new business organic growth.
Brokerage & Wholesale Solutions
Open Market Placements
Open Market Placements

For larger property risks, we offer direct access to Lloyd’s of London and other specialty markets:

  • Placement size: $250K to $25M+ in property premium.
  • Focus on delivering custom solutions for unique and high-value property portfolios.
Areas of Expertise

We provide access and expertise across:

  • Property
  • Casualty
  • Professional Lines
  • Alternative Risk Solutions
Areas of Expertise