About Us
Our Company
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Bond-Pro is the leading software automation tool for Surety professionals. Our focus is developing state-of- the-art technology solutions that enables insurance carriers and agencies who have a Surety line of business to grow premiums, while reducing risks and operating costs. With 11 major releases and over 3,000,000 development and quality assurance hours, we dedicate 75%+ of our operating costs to the further enhancement of our products.
Bond-Pro is the most widely used Surety automation software. It's deployed by hundreds of insurance brokers/agencies and dozens of insurance carriers. Bond-Pro leverages decades of customer feedback in developing Surety software that provides the most comprehensive and feature rich functionality in the marketplace.
Key Statistics
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Surety
Focused
The Largest Staff Solely Dedicated To Surety WIth Deep Domain Expertise
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Years of
Experience
Gained From Hundreds of Client Engagements With Surety Prorofessionals
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Software
Lifecycles
Millions of Dollars Reinvested + Millions Software Development and Quality Assurance Hours
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Integrated Platform
Including Accounts, Jobs, Bonds & Claims Modules For Commercial & Contract Surety
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Bond
Forms
Fields and Metadata Continously Refreshed By Expert Surety Librarians
Our Approach
Passion and Enthusiasm
Bond-Pro is a rapidly expanding, new breed of company. We’ve created a transparent, friendly environment where people with energy, creativity, enthusiasm and commitment to fulfill our ambitious goal of building the premiere technology platform for Surety and Specialty Insurance Professionals.
Talent and Creativity
Bond-Pro employees all have extensive experience and domain expertise in surety, insurance, and software development. Our team give us the competitive edge necessary to build cutting edge technology that is revolutionizing our industry. Our commitment and ongoing innovations make us the leading provider of software and automation solutions within our target markets.
Quality and Support
Bond-Pro takes customer support very seriously. We ensure that all issues are handled professionally, promptly and that proper communication is provided to our clients, every step of the way.
Products & Services
Development
Design, develop, and
test our enterprise
Surety and Specialty
Insurance software
solutions.
Professional Services
Provide our team’s
experience and expertise
to the industry on a
consultative basis.
Implementation
Contribute the project
management and
technical assistance
necessary to ensure
success.
Training
Foster user adoption by
delivering quality
documentation, courses,
and curriculum.
Customer Service
Provide timely, personalized,
ongoing product support to
each of our valued clients.
Best Practices
Actively participate &
promote the merits of
technology usage within
the Surety industry.
Bond-Pro Leadership
President & Chief Executive Officer
Fred has extensive experience in business development, technology, and law. Prior to Bond-Pro, Fred served as Managing Director of Angel Group Capital & Consulting, LLC, a regional venture capital firm. Previously, Fred was General Counsel of CommerceQuest, Inc., a leading software integration and middleware consulting company. Fred also served as CEO and co-founded Advanced Technology Partners, an MIT start-up, where he led the company’s rounds of financing and its subsequent successful sale in 1998. Fred has also held senior level financial, legal, and management roles at KAO Info Systems, Stream International, and Corporate Software & Technology. Fred holds a B.S. in Economics and Finance from Salem State University, a Juris Doctor in Law from the University of Massachusetts, and he attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology Graduate Program in Information Management Technology. He has published articles and participated in numerous speaking events regarding intellectual property management and technology.
Chief Product Officer
Chris brings over 20 years of advanced technology and data analytics experience in the Financial, Insurance and Telecom industries, leading organizations through the changing technology landscape, expansion of intellectual property, adoption of new technology and enabling business growth. Chris has led the vision, development and full commercialization of several mobile and online decision management, consumer acquisition and underwriting platforms, designed for customization. Before joining Bond Pro, Chris served as Chief Information Officer at Blackthorn Advisory Group and CLVerify, LLC. In addition, he spent 10 years at Liberty Mutual Insurance leading strategic initiatives in partnership with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in re-engineering enterprise wide business processes and technology for WC and P&C insurance lines. Chris also held several roles including GM/Vice President of Development at Lightbridge, a technology company providing online risk, credit and electronic payment gateway services. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), a Master in Business Administration and a certificate in Information Technology Management.
Chief Solutions Architect
Vic has more than 20 years of executive and product leadership experience in growth stage organizations operating in highly regulated industries. The majority of this experience has been within organizations fueled by technology and software innovations. Prior to Bond-Pro, Vic was most recently Chief of Staff and EVP of Product and Program Development at Health Integrated, an innovative care management firm providing services to millions of health plan members throughout the United States. He has held a number of CEO or President roles including: Key West Aloe (cosmetics, drugs and manufacturing), SnapDragon Medical (secure healthcare messaging), Wound Care Innovations (medical devices), and Medeway (physician practice management and electronic medical records). He has operated as partner, founder, and turnaround executive to preserve and grow value in a wide range of industries. Vic holds Bachelor’s of Arts degrees in both Economics and International Affairs from Lafayette College.
Chief Business Officer &
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeff has over 30 years of experience in both Surety and the Information Technology fields, holds several certifications, and has been a key contributor to the success of several organizations. He was first exposed to Surety as an intern creating a commercial bonding system for a local insurance agency. After graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, Jeff became IT Manager at FARO Technologies. He was first team member and served for 7 years as Chief Technology Officer of e-SURETY (acquired by Tinubu). Jeff shifted career paths becoming a early team member at Aplicor, publishers of cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Accounting software where he served in various Business Development, Applications Engineering, and Consulting leadership roles. Jeff then founded, Cirrus6, delivering CRM related cloud & mobile applications. He joined Bond-Pro in 2013 providing technology leadership before assuming the role of Business Development executive.
Director of Customer Delivery & Support
Christina has over 15 years of Information Technology experience in Insurance, IT Managed Services, and HR Applications. She establishes relationships with end-users which has led to successful projects because she can understand their concerns, coordinate resources, manage stakeholders, and document any specifications. Christina has lead cross-functional teams in both the US and India. Christina holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s of Business in Management Information Systems.
Director of Quaility Assurance
Daniel brings over 15 years of Quality Assurance experience in the Financial, WorkForce Management, and Broadcasting industries. He has worked as a QA Manager, Business Owner, Stakeholder, and QA Automation lead for several fortune 500 companies including Marriot, Fanatics and Kronos. Daniel has created and designed several Automation Frameworks and integration services. He has extensive experience in leading teams in the US, Latin America, and India. Daniel is a strong advocate for establishing processes using Agile methodologies. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Accounting and a minor in Computer Sciences. Several certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional, and MCSE Business Applications.
Company History
1991
May
Bond-Pro Professional Development Started
A Surety Carrier Begins Development Of A
System For Underwriting Surety & Managing Account
& Bond Life Cycles.
1993
March
Bond-Pro Professional Released (Version 1)
1995
August
Bond-Pro Agency Edition Development Started
Bond-Pro Professional Modified To Handle The Specific
Functionality Needs Of Surety Agencies.
1997
January
Bond-Pro Agency Edition Released (Version 2)
Agencies Begin Using Bond-Pro Agency Edition.
1999
April
Bond-Pro Professional Version 3 Released
2001
November
Bond-Pro Professional Version 4 Released
2004
May
Bond-Pro Professional Version 5 Released
2006
February
Bond-Pro Professional Version 6 Released
2008
September
Bond-Pro Professional Version 7 Released
2009
July
Bond-Pro Acquired
Sold by Insurer to a Private Company
2010
May
Bond-Pro Professional Version 8 Released
Upgrade of Backend Database to SQL Server
2012
November
Bond-Pro Portal Released (Version 1)
Bond Instant Issuance Portal for Agents
2013
June
Bond-Pro Enterprise Development Begins (Version 8.5)
Integration of Bond-Pro Professional to Web Based Portal
2014
November
Bond-Pro Enterprise Version 8.5 Released
2015
January
Bond-Pro Next Gen Development Begins (Version 9)
Rearchitecting of Bond-Pro Professional to a Web Based, SOA Architecture
2017
March
Bond-Pro Next Gen Version 9 Released
2018
July
Bond-Pro Next Gen Development Begins (Version 10)
2020
June
Bond-Pro Next Gen Version 10 Released
2020
September
Bond-Pro Next Gen Development Begins (Version 11)
2021
August
Bond-Pro Next Gen Version 10.1 Released
2022
February
Bond-Pro Next Gen Version 10.2 Released
2022
October
Bond-Pro Next Gen Version 11 Released
2023
November
Bond-Pro Next Gen Version 11.1 Released
