Jase Hamilton Promoted to Surety Department Manager at Cavignac & Associates

SAN DIEGO - Jan. 25, 2019 - PRLog -- Cavignac & Associates, a leading San Diego-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm, has promoted Jase Hamilton, AFSB, CPCU, to the position of Surety Department Manager, announced Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, RPLU, CRIS, president and managing principal of the firm.

Hamilton joined Cavignac & Associates in 2013 as surety account manager, charged with processing new account setups, analyzing and maintaining financial information, obtaining carrier approvals and communicating conditions of those approvals to clients, assisting with client meeting agendas, updating bid schedules, and preparing lines of credit and specific bond submissions.

In his new role as Surety Department Manager, Jase will oversee the department's operations, set standard operating procedures, lead and manage all servicing and processing of department personnel, and maintain and continue to grow insurance carrier relationships.  His focus is on both contract and commercial surety bonds, including performance and payment (labor & material), licensing and permitting, fidelity, court, subdivision and miscellaneous.

"The leadership at our firm is committed to achieving internal perpetuation by enhancing our employee recruitment, development and retention programs," said Cavignac.  "Not only does this support our firm's growth goals, it also continues to strengthen our culture by supporting each team member with his or her personal and professional growth goals.  Over the years, Jase has made significant contributions to our Surety Department and proven himself as a strong leader, and we're very pleased to reward his excellent performance with this promotion."

Prior to his years with Cavignac & Associates, Hamilton was a surety underwriter for the Insurance Company of the West in San Diego.

A graduate of San Diego State University, Hamilton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.  He earned his Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) designation in 2014 as well as his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 2016.

Hamilton is an active member of multiple associations, including Surety Association of San Diego and Construction Financial Management Association of San Diego, the later for which he serves as a board member. He also remains active in various local and national trade associations, including the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, the Association of General Contractors, and Associated Builders and Contractors.

Hamilton resides in San Carlos with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, he participates in recreational softball leagues and enjoys golfing, traveling, playing Texas Hold'em, and spending time with his family.

He is a proud member of the East County Posse, a philanthropic organization dedicated to helping fellow East County residents in need of a hand.

About Cavignac & Associates:

         Founded in 1992, Cavignac & Associates is a leading risk management and commercial insurance brokerage firm providing a broad range of insurance and expertise to design and construction firms, as well as to law firms, real estate-related entities, manufacturing companies and the general business community. Company principals are Jeffrey W. Cavignac, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, CRIS, MLIS; James P. Schabarum II, CPCU, AFSB; Scott A. Bedingfield, AAI, CIC, CRIS; Patrick Casinelli, RHU, REBC, CHRS; Matthew Slakoff, CIC, CRIS; and Matthew Noonan, RHU, CIC, CHRS, CCWS. The firm employs a staff of more than 55 people at offices located at 450 B Street, Suite 1800, San Diego, Calif., 92101.  More information about the company can be found on the Web at www.cavignac.com.