Justin Levine
About Justin Levine
Justin Levine is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shepherd, a company innovating in the insurance and risk management sectors for high-hazard industries, particularly focusing on the commercial construction industry.
Justin Levine Co-Founder & CEO
Justin Levine is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shepherd, a company revolutionizing risk management and insurance for high-hazard industries. Under his leadership, Shepherd is building an integrated platform that combines robust insurance offerings with cutting-edge software solutions. The company's initiatives are particularly focused on serving the $10 trillion commercial construction industry.
Investment and Financial Milestones
Justin Levine played a critical role in announcing Shepherd's $13.5M Series A financing. This round of funding was led by Costanoa Ventures and featured significant investments from Intact Ventures, Era Ventures, Greenlight Re, and Spark Capital. The infusion of capital aims to fuel the expansion of Shepherd’s engineering and underwriting teams, along with launching new insurance products and developing the risk management software platform.
Shepherd's Comprehensive Risk Management Platform
Under Justin Levine’s guidance, Shepherd aims to create the first holistic platform that merges high-quality insurance services with advanced risk management software. Shepherd Compliance, a free software introduced by the company, leverages AI to automate certificate and endorsement tracking for insureds. The platform plans to further elevate risk management by adding new insurance products and expanding its software capabilities.
Team and Office Locations
Justin Levine leads a mission-driven team with extensive backgrounds in traditional insurance, construction technology, and fintech. The company's headquarters are located in San Francisco, with an additional office in New York City. Levine plans to bolster the team significantly, particularly in the engineering and underwriting departments.
Shepherd's Market Presence
Shepherd, under Justin Levine's leadership, has garnered substantial support from major national retail insurance brokers in the construction sector. The company's comprehensive approach simplifies risk management and provides robust insurance solutions, making it a valuable partner for businesses in high-hazard industries.