Announcing our Integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud
Shepherd announces integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, further streamlining insurance applications through a connected data interface
Shepherd, an insurtech MGA for the commercial construction industry, today announced the integration of their connected insurance platform with PlanGrid®, a construction management solution part of [Autodesk Construction Cloud®](https://construction.autodesk.com/).
The new integrations allow contractors to connect their PlanGrid accounts to Shepherd when invited by their broker to complete new or renewal insurance applications online. Contractors can easily pre-fill project information within applications without having to re-enter data that already exists in their construction management systems.
Shepherd is providing digital tools across insurance workflows, and later this year will begin offering its first insurance policies to the commercial construction market. By forging early connectivity with Autodesk products, Shepherd greatly reduces the administrative effort required to procure coverage.
“Traditionally the insurance procurement process has existed as a standalone, disconnected, and often time-consuming process for both brokers and contractors alike,” said Shepherd CEO Justin Levine. “Contractors are living and working in tools like Autodesk Construction Cloud every day, so we built Shepherd to connect with these products in order to alleviate a lot of the manual data entry associated with applications. We believe an insurance application should be digital and streamlined for all parties.”
“Insurance paperwork can be a time-consuming process with manual data transfer; it is prone to human errors as well,” said James Cook, head of integrations at Autodesk Construction Solutions. “Connecting Autodesk Construction Cloud to Shepherd for automatic data transfer simplifies the insurance application process with great accuracy and time savings, enabling project leaders to remain focused on their building efforts.”
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About Shepherd:
Shepherd’s mission is to create a safe and sustainable construction industry through innovative insurance products. In addition to a connected insurance platform which provides workflow tools for brokers and contractors, Shepherd is also a tech-enabled MGA (managing general agency) writing casualty insurance for middle market commercial construction. Contractors deserve better insurance. Founded in 2021, Shepherd intends to offer it’s first insurance policies in Q4 of this year. withshepherd.com
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