Allegheny Casualty Company Expands Leadership Team with the Hiring of Surety Executive John P. Hyland
Industry veteran brings more than 30 years of surety leadership experience to ACC
Newark, NJ – January 1, 2026
Allegheny Casualty Company (ACC), one of the nation’s fastest growing contract and commercial surety companies, announced a key expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of long-time surety executive, John P. Hyland. This strategic addition underscores ACC’s commitment to innovation and responsible growth as the organization continues to expand its creative approach to surety amongst some of the nation’s largest companies.
“Allegheny is, and will always be, committed to excellence in everything we do,” said Dave Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACC. “From our customer service to our innovative use of technology to our development of some of the best surety talent in the country, our company will continue to strive to not only meet the expectations of our agents, but exceed them. The hiring of John Hyland is in perfect alignment with those goals and will elevate the knowledge and capabilities of our team on day one.”
John has over 30 years of experience in the surety industry as a field underwriter, underwriting officer, and surety broker in various leadership positions. John comes to ACC from NFP, where he served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of NFP’s Construction & Infrastructure unit. Prior to NFP, he was a Partner/Owner of The Hyde Agency, where he specialized in Construction Surety and Insurance. He has also served as President of Allied North America of New Jersey and prior to that he served as President of The Hartford’s Surety division, and in various branch and home roles at Seaboard Surety Company.
John has a B.Sc. Business Administration degree from Manhattan College. He has also served as a board member of the New York City Chapter of the Construction Financial Managers Association and has been actively involved in industry organizations including Associated General Contractors, Utility Transportation & Contractors Association, New York Building Congress, Construction Industry Counsel of Westchester, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, and the Fidelity and Surety Association of America.
“Allegheny is one of the fastest up and comers in the surety world right now,” said Hyland. “I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with ACC’s innovative team and continue this organization’s incredible growth and success.”
About Allegheny Casualty Company
Allegheny Casualty Company is one of the nation’s most innovative sureties. Founded in 1936 as Allegheny Casualty and Mutual Company, Allegheny has a long history of partnership and collaboration with some of the oldest, most trusted surety companies and leaders in the world. Allegheny brings an eclectic mix of experience, knowledge, and service to its agencies all over the country.
Media Contact: Mitch Abergel, Underwriter & Director of Business Development
(818) 264-6363, [email protected]
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