Jeremy Pendergast
Austin
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in Contract Surety with a focus on effective communication and relationship building. Proven ability to streamline processes and deliver tailored solutions that meet diverse client needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP- Contract Surety Producer
Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
Central Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained day to day servicing of Contract Surety book of business
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration to provide Surety solutions for existing Alliant insurance and benefit customers across the Country.
- Increased revenue by developing targeted sales strategies tailored to specific customer segments.
- Fostered underwriting relationships with multiple Surety Companies to have a wide range of options to obtain Surety credit for customer base and new opportunities
Surety Producer
Turner Surety And Insurance Brokerage
Austin, TX
03.2019 - 10.2024
- First employee in the State of Texas, tasked with establishing Texas surety presence and developing relationships with contractors and Surety Companies
- Managed Contract Surety book of business
- Engaged Turner Construction business units to provide Surety support for subcontractor bond needs
- Instructor for Turner Construction contractor school series. Educated contractors on the process to obtain bonding
- Wrote ongoing series published in Central Texas Contractors Monthly
Surety Bond Producer/Business Owner
Stong Surety
Riverside, CA
08.2006 - 02.2019
- Actively involved in all aspects of running and maintaining a Surety only brokerage
- Oversaw and directed support staff
- Hands on approach in managing active book of business. Identifying new customer opportunities, handling daily bond requests, managing surety relationships and keeping financial files current.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/ Marketing
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CASkills
- Client Retention
- Financial Analysis
- Identifying Opportunities
- Fostering Relationships
Timeline
AVP- Contract Surety Producer
Alliant Insurance Services Inc.
10.2025 - Current
Surety Producer
Turner Surety And Insurance Brokerage
03.2019 - 10.2024
Surety Bond Producer/Business Owner
Stong Surety
08.2006 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/ Marketing
University of California, Riverside