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Expert Interviews

Exclusive conversations with industry leaders, state regulators, senior underwriters, and veteran professionals sharing decades of experience and insider insights.

6+
Expert Guests
175+ Years
Combined Experience
2
Episodes Available
4+
Episodes Coming

The Experts We Interview

We seek out the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the surety bond industry to bring you insights you won't find anywhere else.

State Regulators

Insurance commissioners, department directors, and regulatory officials

Areas of Expertise:

Regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, enforcement

Senior Underwriters

Decision makers from major surety companies with decades of experience

Areas of Expertise:

Risk assessment, approval strategies, market trends

Industry Veterans

Agents, brokers, and specialists with 20+ years in surety bonding

Areas of Expertise:

Best practices, client success stories, market evolution

Association Leaders

Directors from trade associations and professional organizations

Areas of Expertise:

Industry advocacy, regulatory changes, member support

Available Expert Interviews

Deep conversations with industry leaders sharing decades of experience, insider knowledge, and professional insights.

#1
State Regulator

52 min

What Are Surety Bonds? Complete 2025 Guide for Business Owners

Exclusive interview with a former state insurance commissioner sharing regulatory insights and industry perspectives.

Guest: Former State Insurance Commissioner

Former State Insurance Commissioner, 25+ Years Regulatory Experience

Key Insights:

  • How state regulations evolved over 25 years
  • Common compliance mistakes businesses make
  • Future of surety bond regulation
#2
Industry Leader

48 min

Contractor License Bonds 2025: How to Get Approved in 24 Hours

Industry leader shares decades of experience helping contractors navigate bonding requirements.

Guest: Executive Director, Associated General Contractors

Executive Director, AGC with 30+ Years Industry Experience

Key Insights:

  • Most effective approval strategies
  • Industry trends affecting contractors
  • How AGC supports member bonding needs

Upcoming Expert Interviews

We're constantly scheduling interviews with the most respected voices in the industry. Here's what's coming up.

Senior Underwriter
Coming Soon
Inside Surety Underwriting: What Underwriters Really Look For

Rare behind-the-scenes look at underwriting decisions from a senior industry executive.

Guest:

Senior Vice President of Underwriting

SVP Underwriting, Major Surety Company, 20+ Years Experience

Estimated Duration:55 min

Key Insights Expected:

  • What makes applications stand out
  • Common red flags that cause denials
  • How to position applications for approval
State Regulator
Coming Soon
State Regulation Evolution: A Regulator's 30-Year Perspective

Comprehensive discussion with a current state director about regulatory evolution and future trends.

Guest:

Current State Insurance Director

State Insurance Director with 30+ Years Regulatory Experience

Estimated Duration:50 min

Key Insights Expected:

  • How technology is changing regulation
  • Emerging compliance challenges
  • What businesses should prepare for
Industry Veteran
Coming Soon
Building a Surety Bond Business: Lessons from 40 Years

Entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned from building one of the nation's largest bond agencies.

Guest:

Founding Principal, Major Bond Agency

Founding Principal, Built $100M+ Bond Portfolio over 40 Years

Estimated Duration:60 min

Key Insights Expected:

  • How the industry has evolved over decades
  • Keys to building long-term client relationships
  • Advice for new professionals entering the field
Industry Leader
Coming Soon
The Future of Surety Bonds: Technology, Regulation & Market Trends

Strategic perspective on where the surety bond industry is heading from a respected industry analyst.

Guest:

Industry Analyst & Former Surety Executive

Industry Analyst, Former Surety Company President, 35+ Years

Estimated Duration:45 min

Key Insights Expected:

  • How technology will reshape bonding
  • Regulatory trends to watch
  • Market consolidation impacts

Why Expert Interviews Matter

Decades of Experience

Our guests collectively have hundreds of years of industry experience

Insider Knowledge

Behind-the-scenes insights you won't find in textbooks or websites

Practical Advice

Real-world strategies and solutions tested over decades

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