OneGroup is expanding its surety practice to better serve contractors and other businesses with increasingly complex bonding and risk management needs.
The expansion is supported by the addition of Kelly and Chris Shea, a Rochester-based team with a combined 75 years of experience in surety bonding, commercial insurance and risk management.
The Sheas’ specialized expertise and longstanding industry relationships will enhance OneGroup’s ability to help clients secure the bonding capacity needed to pursue new opportunities, manage risk and support long-term growth. Based at Community Financial System Inc.’s regional headquarters in Rochester, they will serve clients across OneGroup’s North American footprint in industries including construction, manufacturing, technology, food and beverage, and real estate development.
“As the construction industry continues to thrive across key markets, we recognized the opportunity to strengthen our surety capabilities to solve problems more holistically for our clients,” OneGroup CEO Pierre Morrisseau said. “Expanding specialized practice areas is an important part of our long-term strategy, and Chris and Kelly bring the experience, relationships and technical expertise that will enhance our ability to serve clients while we continue to invest in Rochester and Western New York.”
The expansion of OneGroup’s surety practice provides clients with greater access to deep technical expertise while connecting that support with the organization’s broader insurance, employee benefits and risk management capabilities. Together, those resources allow OneGroup to help clients address immediate bonding capacity needs while building a stronger foundation to compete more effectively in the marketplace for future opportunities and align their operations with surety requirements.
“Throughout our careers, we’ve believed the best client relationships are built by understanding a business beyond a single transaction,” said Chris Shea, Surety Practice Leader and WNY Regional Director. “That philosophy is central to OneGroup’s approach, and it’s what made this transition such a natural fit. We’re excited to expand the firm’s surety capabilities and work alongside colleagues across the organization to help clients access the expertise they need to navigate the challenges and opportunities to grow their business at every stage.”
About OneGroup
A subsidiary of Community Financial System Inc. (NYSE: CBU), OneGroup is a leading risk management and insurance broker, offering employee benefits, business and personal insurance, HR consulting, and claims management. OneGroup is recognized as a top 68 property and casualty agency in the U.S. and is the third largest bank-owned agency on that list. With over 250 professionals and a comprehensive range of services, OneGroup provides innovative solutions to reduce risk and manage the impact of unpredictable events.
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