As the surety industry continues to evolve, expert insight into performance bond claims is helping stakeholders drive better outcomes.
The Surety Claims Institute will host its 51st Annual Meeting and Seminars on June 24-26, 2026, in Galloway, NJ. The event provides institute members the opportunity to discuss the latest industry trends, challenges, and goals.
Vertex Commercial Damages & Investigations Senior Managing Director Jeff Katz, PE, PSP, CCM, CCA, will speak in a panel discussion on June 26 titled, What Now? Addressing Performance Bond Claims from the Consultant Perspective. Technical Claims & Disputes Senior Managing Director Frank Benway will also be attending the event.
By attending and speaking at events such as the Annual Surety Claims Institute Meeting, Vertex positions itself as a thought leader and industry expert while enabling us to engage with peers and leaders across the industry.
For additional information about the event, visit: Annual Meeting – Surety Claims Institute
To learn more about Vertex’s Surety Claims or Commercial Damages and Investigations services or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Jeff Katz
PE, PSP, CCM, CCA
Senior Managing Director, Commercial Damages & Investigation
Jeff Katz is a Senior Managing Director of Vertex who leads Vertex’s contract claims practice. Mr. Katz is a professional engineer who has been retained as an expert or consultant on large files across North America.
The Author
Frank Benway
Senior Managing Director, Technical Claims & Disputes
As Senior Managing Director, Frank Benway manages the surety consulting and completion contracting practice across the east coast. He has over 15 years of construction management experience on some of the most complex projects nationwide.