TSIB Talks

On today’s episode, we welcome back subject matter expert Mike Dugan to discuss the 2026 surety and construction outlook, and what it means for contractors moving forward.

In this episode, subject matter expert John Chapman breaks down the benefits of co-brokering with TSIB, and how it helps brokers. 

In this episode, subject matter expert Mike Dugan returns to the podcast to discuss specific bonding conditions and the rise of subcontractor defaults.

In this episode, subject matter experts Lydia Levine and Scott Robinson talk us through the importance of active caring and how it is used in claims and insurance.

In this episode, Subject Matter experts Pete D’Aloia and Andrew Pangalos walk us through everything a trade contractor should know when working with a GC on a construction project and what they should look for regarding their insurance.

In this episode, subject matter expert Mike Dugan talks us through the ins and outs of good financial practices for contractors, the issues at hand and some possible solutions.

In this episode, subject matter experts Valerie Zepeda and James Pfeiffer walk us through the process of handling incident investigation in order to prevent claims in the construction industry. 

In this episode, subject matter experts Amanda Peppel and Daman Sachdeva walk us through the importance of claims reporting and how TSIB can help you with your claim needs.

In this episode, subject matter experts Glenn Pine and Roberta Blumenthal discuss the basics of insurance claims, what they are, how they work, and why having a claims professional can help you.

In this episode, subject matter experts Ian Berrigan and James Pfeiffer discuss why insurance premiums are so high in the Texas area, as well as current concerns in the insurance industry.

In this episode, subject matter experts Valerie Zepeda and James Pfeiffer walk us through the ins and outs of Wrap-Up insurance policies, Workers' Comp claims, and how they overlap. 

In this episode, subject matter experts Julie Lindsey and Tina Jacquez talk to us about the current issues and challenges facing California’s auto market. We talk about the overall problem, how it is affecting rates, premiums, and more.  

In this episode, subject matter experts Jim Baldassare and John Surano walk us through the basics of Surety. We talk about the bonding process of a surety bond, how they are obtained, why it is required, and much more.

In our first episode of TSIB talks, our subject matter experts Jill Garrity and Mike Phillips help us understand Wrap-Ups, the difference between traditional & controlled insurance programs, overall Wrap Administration, and their benefits to your specific project needs.