Gerad Fouts

Gerad Fouts serves as an Underwriting Manager and Executive Underwriter at Berkley Surety since March 2022, managing a significant bond portfolio across eight Midwest states, and performing detailed financial and contract analyses. With prior experience as a Senior Underwriter, Fouts developed expertise in various industries including commercial contracts, oil & gas, and healthcare, while maintaining relationships with major brokerages. Previous roles at Travelers included Account Executive, where management of over 190 commercial surety bond accounts was a key responsibility, and Associate Account Executive, which focused on target account development. Fouts began professional training as a Commercial Surety Bond Underwriting Intern at Sanders-Hasty Insurance Agency, and holds an MBA in Finance from Loyola University Chicago, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Insurance and Finance from Illinois State University and an Associate’s Degree from Spoon River College.