BERKLEY SURETY is a highly professional, service-oriented surety underwriting management company, providing a full spectrum of bonds for contract, environmental, and commercial surety accounts through multiple distribution channels in both the United States and Canada. We write on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation member company Berkley Insurance Company, which has an A.M. Best rating of A+ (Superior). We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our agents. We highly value the insight and expertise our agency partners bring to the table which helps us provide timely and predictable surety solutions.

CONTRACT SURETY - We supports traditional contractors in a broad range of disciplines and segments of the construction industry in both the United States and Canada.  Knowledge and experience are more important today than ever before.  We take a comprehensive underwriting approach and seek to understand what makes your client’s business unique. Once we understand their business model, we determine the specific needs required to make it a successful enterprise. We look at performance, profitability, leverage and cash flow management. Looking at each company as an individual risk, we seek to identify the risk factors that are unique to their business.

COMMERCIAL SURETY - Rather than rely solely on technology, we built our commercial surety strategy around people instead of computers. While the best available technology is an integral component of our analytics and delivery, the driving force in Berkley Surety's commercial enterprise is our people.  Our people are experienced in intellectual capital, and have proven experience working with large, publicly traded risks. "If it makes sense, let's find a way to do it."  Complex programs for large companies require support from a number of products beyond traditional commercial surety, such as contract surety, subdivision and environmental.

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Berkley Surety

Berkley Surety's headquarters in Morristown, NJ, United States

Andrew Tuma

David E.

Bruce Kahn

Todd Fraaken

The Underwriting Team at Berkley Surety specializes in assessing and managing risks associated with providing surety bonds. Comprising roles such as underwriters, regional managers, and specialized analysts, the team evaluates the performance, profitability, and unique risk factors of clients' businesses. This comprehensive approach ensures tailored surety solutions for contract, environmental, and commercial surety accounts across the United States and Canada, fostering strong relationships with agency partners and delivering timely, reliable outcomes.

Underwriting Team

The Leadership Team at Berkley Surety is responsible for guiding the company’s strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence across all divisions. Comprised of top executives including the President and Vice Presidents of various departments, the team focuses on fostering strong relationships with agents, optimizing underwriting practices, and driving innovative solutions in both contract and commercial surety. They bring together their vast expertise to oversee initiatives that enhance performance, customer satisfaction, and market growth in the United States and Canada.

Leadership Team

The Underwriting Team at Berkley Surety handles the assessment and evaluation of potential surety risks, meticulously reviewing clients’ financial performance, profitability, leverage, and cash flow management to tailor reliable surety solutions. By building strong relationships with agents and utilizing both expertise and cutting-edge technology, the team delivers informed decisions and customized bond products for contract, environmental, and commercial surety accounts in the United States and Canada.

The Claims Team at Berkley Surety is responsible for managing and resolving surety bond claims efficiently and fairly. This involves investigating claims, coordinating with various stakeholders, assessing the validity and extent of the claims, and ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. The team leverages its expertise to provide timely claim resolutions and maintains strong relationships with agents, contractors, and other partners to support the overall underwriting and risk management strategy of the company.

Claims Team

The Management Team at Berkley Surety oversees and coordinates the activities of various functional departments to ensure seamless operation and strategic alignment with company objectives. The IT Manager ensures the technology infrastructure supports business processes and data security. The Human Resources Manager handles recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration. The Manager of Shared Services integrates cross-departmental functions to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Head Of Commercial - East leads the commercial surety operations in the eastern region, focusing on market expansion and maintaining strong client relationships.

Management Team

This department oversees strategic decision-making and organizational direction.

Berkley Surety

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Berkley Surety

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Management Team

Executive Leadership

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