
Our Story
Gray Surety is a dynamic, forward-thinking surety company focused on serving agents who represent emerging and midsized contractors across the United States.
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company was founded in 2003 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Gray Insurance Company, a family-owned insurance carrier headquartered in southeastern Louisiana and admitted in all 50 states. In 2021, Bernhard Capital Partners, a services- and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm based in Baton Rouge, made a significant investment in Gray Surety. With the backing of Bernhard, Gray Surety has sustained annual double-digit annual growth while maintaining a loss ratio below the industry average. A Top 50 carrier, Gray Surety operates eight regional offices from coast to coast, with underwriters on the ground in 13 states.
With an exceptional commitment to personal attention, streamlined in-house service, and sound underwriting principles, we’re ready to help you and your clients grow and thrive.
Our Story
Gray Surety is a dynamic, forward-thinking surety company focused on serving agents who represent emerging and midsized contractors across the United States.The Gray Casualty & Surety Company was founded in 2003 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Gray Insurance Company, a family-owned insurance carrier headquartered in southeastern Louisiana and admitted in all 50 states. In 2021, Bernhard Capital Partners, a services- and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm based in Baton Rouge, made a significant investment in Gray Surety. With the backing of Bernhard, Gray Surety has sustained annual double-digit annual growth while maintaining a loss ratio below the industry average. A Top 50 carrier, Gray Surety operates eight regional offices from coast to coast, with underwriters on the ground in 13 states.
With an exceptional commitment to personal attention, streamlined in-house service, and sound underwriting principles, we’re ready to help you and your clients grow and thrive.
Our Leadership Team

Cullen S. Piske
President

Michael Pitre
Chief Operating Officer

Robert Johnson
Chief Financial Officer

Leigh Anne Henican
Senior Vice President of Claims & Corporate Secretary

Jason Sayers
Carolinas Regional Manager & Assistant Vice President

Cody Chew
Home Office Director & Vice President

Michael Kremheller
Texas Regional Manager & Assistant Vice President

Kai Paloma
Western Territory Manager

Parker Smith
Executive Vice President
Contact Us
Headquarters
1625 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
Phone (504) 754-6711