The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) marked its 117th Annual Meeting with significant achievements, including the election of a new Board of Directors and Executive Committee, underscoring the industry's forward momentum. Leadership under SFAA Chair Mike Keimig and SFAA President & CEO Ryan Work focused on collaboration and innovation to address the evolving marketplace.
Ralph Pulver was honored with the 2025 Surety Platinum Award for his leadership, while the Surety Association of Ohio and the San Diego Surety Association received the 2025 Silver Surety Awards for their contributions to member engagement and advocacy. Keynote speaker Sam Jordan from the Future Today Strategy Group discussed the role of technology and data in transforming the surety industry, alongside U.S. Congressman Addison McDowell's insights on infrastructure priorities.
The newly elected 2025–2026 SFAA Board of Directors and Executive Committee, featuring industry leaders like Michael Keimig and Stephen Ruschak, is set to drive the SFAA's mission of promoting surety and fidelity bonding through advocacy, education, and innovation. With a focus on leveraging new technologies and data analytics, the SFAA aims to enhance the industry's impact, supported by its 425 member companies that write 98 percent of surety and fidelity bonds in the U.S.
