Surety Members

Honoring the surety partners who uphold the professionalism, integrity, and accountability of Florida’s bail industry.

About Our Surety Members

Surety companies provide the financial strength, underwriting expertise, and regulatory support that make Florida’s professional bail system possible. Their partnership ensures accountability, promotes ethical business practices, and reinforces the safeguards that protect defendants, families, courts, and the public.

The Florida Bail Agents Association is proud to recognize the surety organizations that stand with our licensed agents and support the professionalism of our industry statewide.

What Is a Surety Partner?

A surety partner serves as the financial guarantor behind a licensed bail bond agency. Their role goes far beyond underwriting:

  • Financial backing and risk management
  • Compliance oversight and regulatory reporting
  • Training, operational support, and best-practice guidance
  • Oversight of production, forfeiture management, and accountability systems
  • Ensuring agents meet state licensing and ethical requirements

Sureties help maintain a stable, reliable, and responsible bail industry across Florida.

The Value of Surety Membership in FBAA

Surety Members are essential contributors to the strength and direction of FBAA. Their involvement helps advance:

  • Legislative advocacy that protects the right to bail
  • Professional education and continuing education programs
  • Statewide meetings and networking opportunities
  • Industry standards, ethics, and compliance
  • Support for agents in every region of Florida

Their expertise helps shape policy, guide responsible practices, and support the statewide bail community.

Surety Member Benefits

Surety Members enjoy the full benefits of FBAA membership, including:

  • Recognition on this page and at statewide meetings
  • Access to member-only resources and industry updates
  • Eligibility for leadership roles and committee participation
  • Inclusion in CE programs, workshops, and presentations
  • Voting rights as outlined in the FBAA Bylaws
  • Opportunities to provide guidance and insight to Florida’s bail community

Our Current Surety Members

Each surety listed here is a vital partner in promoting professionalism, ethical conduct, and accountability throughout the State of Florida.

AIA Surety

Appointed Rep: Ed Sheppard (Bio)
Title: Vice President
Corp. Phone: (800) 935-2245
Website: www.aiasurety.com

Financial Casualty & Surety

Appointed Rep: Scott Miller (Bio)
Title:
Corp. Phone: (877) 737-2245
Website: www.fcsurety.com

Palmetto Surety Corp.

Appointed Rep: Donnie Mescia (Bio)
Title: President / C.O.O.
Corp. Phone: (843) 971-5441
Website: www.palmettosurety.com

American Surety

Appointed Rep: Dan Amato (Bio)
Title: Vice President
Corp. Phone: (317) 875-8700
Website: www.asc-usi.com

Lexington National Ins. Corp.

Appointed Rep: Robby Henricks (Bio)
Title: Vice President / MGA
Corp. Phone: (888) 888-2245
Website: www.lexingtonnational.com

Roche Surety Inc.

Appointed Rep: Blair Harvey (Bio)
Title: Vice President
Corp. Phone: (800) 789-3899
Website: www.roche.com

Bankers Surety

Appointed Rep: Brian Kesneck (Bio)
Title: President
Corp. Phone: (877) 778-5245
Website: www.bankerssurety.com

O’Shaughnahill Surety & Ins.

Ap[pointed Rep: Sam Jochananov (Bio)
Title: C.O.O.
Corp. Phone: (800) 255-2245
Website: www.oshaughnahill.com

Universal Fire & Casualty

Contact: Dennis Sew (Bio)
Title: Dir. of Agent Services
Corp. Phone: (800) 662-3900
Website: www.ufcic.com

Become a Surety Member

Surety companies interested in joining the Florida Bail Agents Association are invited to apply for Surety Membership.

Your support helps:

  • Strengthen and defend the right to bail
  • Enhance the professionalism of licensed agents
  • Promote ethical business practices
  • Provide continuing education statewide
  • Support events and programs that advance our industry

Apply for Surety Membership: visit our Memberships page or select the Surety Membership option in our online store.

Surety Leadership & Resources

Many of our surety partners actively contribute to the direction of the association through executive leadership, Board and committee service, speaking roles at meetings and CE programs, and sponsorship of statewide initiatives. Their involvement helps keep Florida’s bail industry strong, informed, and forward-moving.

For information on Florida regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance expectations, please refer to the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) and applicable statutes governing Limited Surety Agents and bail bond operations.