EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 45 MIN
The Secret Insurance Product That Isn't Actually Insurance
from The Modern Insurance Agent · host Jumpstart Go
Send us Fan MailMost insurance agents have heard the term "surety bond."Very few can actually explain how it works.And even fewer realize it's part of a $22 billion industry that helps power construction, development, licensing, and business growth across the country. 👀🎙️ In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David sits down with Gary Eastman, Founder & President of Axis Surety and Swiftbonds, to unpack the world of surety bonds and why understanding them can make you a more valuable advisor to commercial clients.Before entering the surety industry, Gary spent 17 years serving as General Counsel for Fortune 500 and Fortune 10 companies.Today, he helps contractors, developers, and business owners secure bonding capacity, win larger projects, and unlock new growth opportunities.💡 Inside this episode:• What a surety bond actually is• Why surety bonds are *not* insurance• The three major categories of surety bonds• How bonded projects reduce risk and delays• Why contractors use bonding to qualify for larger jobs• How agents can create more value for commercial clients• The future of AI, automation, and embedded bonding• Why speed and bonding capacity are becoming competitive advantages• Common mistakes businesses make when it comes to bonding⚠️ If you work with contractors, developers, business owners, or commercial clients...This episode will help you understand one of the most overlooked but important parts of the insurance ecosystem.And it may open up opportunities you didn't even know existed.Connect with Gary Eastman:https://swiftbonds.com/https://www.facebook.com/swiftbondshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-swiftbonds-76a4b861/https://x.com/swiftbondsConnect with Us:🔗Download the resources & access the full podcast library – jumpstartgonow.com/podcastJoin the Movement of Modern Insurance Agents!Ready to become the agent clients trust and refer to their friends? Start by building your personal brand, using social media effectively, and prioritizing relationships over transactions. Let’s change the way people see insurance one client at a time! 🚀📢 Join the discussion! Connect with like-minded agents and get exclusive marketing tips in the Marketing for Insurance Agents Facebook Group. jumpstartgonow.com/join-group
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Send us Fan Mail Most insurance agents have heard the term "surety bond." Very few can actually explain how it works. And even fewer realize it's part of a $22 billion industry that helps power construction, development, licensing, and business growth across the country. 👀 🎙️ In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, David sits down with Gary Eastman, Founder & President of Axis Surety and Swiftbonds, to unpack the world of surety bonds and why understanding them can make ...
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