The Pearlman Association will host its 2026 Annual Conference from September 9 to 11 in Woodinville, Washington. The event brings together surety professionals to connect, share insights, and learn.
Vertex will be a sponsor of the event, including hosting the welcome reception. In addition to sponsoring the event, two Vertex team members will be speaking in panel discussions. Technical Claims and Disputes Global Disputes Division Leader Mark Degenaars will participate in a panel on September 10 titled “The Passing Game: Shared Surety, Co-Surety and Reinsurance.” On Friday, September 11, Surety Managing Consultant Gustavo “Gus” Fernandez will participate in the “Who Owns the Clock? Scheduling and Delay During the Performance Bond Claim Process” panel.
Other Vertex team members planning to attend are:
- Nick Deeley – Senior Managing Director, Technical Claims & Disputes
- Trevor Soper – Managing Consultant, Surety
By sponsoring, speaking at, and attending this annual conference, Vertex maintains its dedication to learning and collaboration to be the best partners we can be for our clients.
For additional information about the event, please visit: https://thepearlman.org/
To learn more about Vertex’s Technical Claims & Disputes (TCD) services, or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
