Crum & Forster Surety Division Announces Troy DeLuca's Promotion to Senior Vice President

Crum & Forster Elevates Troy DeLuca to Senior Vice President

Crum & Forster (C&F) Surety Division has made significant strides with the promotion of Troy DeLuca to the position of Senior Vice President, Contract Surety – Field Operations Officer. Based in Morristown, New Jersey, DeLuca will lead the underwriting teams across the western United States, playing a pivotal role in expanding the business, maintaining relationships, and enhancing operational efficiency.

In his newfound role, DeLuca is tasked with driving business growth, retention, and portfolio diversification. His responsibilities will include strengthening connections with brokers and producers as well as collaborating with the regional underwriting leadership to foster team development and ensure long-term stability across the region. This strategic promotion underscores C&F's commitment to enhancing its Surety services and executing disciplined underwriting practices.

Brock Masterson, Senior Vice President of Surety at Crum & Forster, lauded DeLuca for his extensive experience and exceptional expertise within the contract surety sector. Masterson stated, "Troy brings exceptional contract surety expertise, a strong track record of profitable growth, and a deep commitment to building high-performing underwriting teams. As CF continues to grow our Surety business, we remain focused on disciplined underwriting, strong field execution, and enduring broker and producer relationships."

DeLuca embarked on his journey with C&F in 2023 and boasts over 25 years of experience in the surety industry. His career trajectory has seen him take on various leadership roles, encompassing underwriting, territory management, and staff leadership. Before joining C&F, he held the position of Regional Surety Manager at Intact Insurance/Surety and the Guarantee Company of North America, where he was instrumental in leading marketing initiatives, production strategies, budgeting, and manpower management across multiple states.

In a statement reflecting on his advancement, DeLuca expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for the challenges ahead, emphasizing, "I’m honored to take on this new role at CF and continue working with our Surety team. CF has built a strong reputation for underwriting expertise, responsiveness, and strong broker and producer relationships. I am especially excited by the opportunity to work with the field teams to drive meaningful results—supporting continued growth, strengthening our market presence, and delivering for our partners and customers."

In terms of educational background, DeLuca holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Utah. His active participation in various industry associations demonstrates his commitment to the field; he has served in multiple capacities including President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Utah Surety Association. Moreover, he contributes to the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) and engages with numerous builders and contractors’ organizations.

Crum & Forster has been in the insurance industry since 1822, making it one of the oldest companies in the sector. It operates as a leading property, casualty, and accident health insurer, with a vast array of specialty insurance products. The firm is recognized for its strong operational performance, having achieved gross written premiums of $6.2 billion in 2025 and earning an A+ (Superior) rating from AM Best.

With DeLuca at the helm of the Western region's field operations, Crum & Forster is poised for continued growth, reinforcing its status as a trusted leader in contract surety solutions. As the industry landscape evolves, clients can anticipate enhanced service delivery from a formidable team committed to driving success and sustainability in the surety sector.