Biographies
James P. Schabarum II, CPCU, AFSB, CWCA, Executive Vice President
Jim graduated from San Diego State University in 1986 receiving a bachelor's degree in financial services with a minor in insurance. As a student Jim was involved directly in the construction industry and also worked with Farmers Insurance Company.
In 1986, Jim went to work for Insurance Company of the West (ICW) in their bond underwriting department. During his five years with ICW, Jim worked his way up to Assistant Branch Manager of the Sacramento office.
In 1991, Jim joined Robson, Cavignac & Associates and helped develop their bond department as well as the bond department of their parent company, Lawrence United Corporation. In 1994, Jim joined the Hartwell Corporation in Idaho Falls, Idaho, once again spearheading the development of a bond department.
In September 1996, Jim joined Cavignac & Associates where he heads the company's Construction Department specializing in the surety and insurance needs of San Diego's construction community.
Jim is one of the first recipients of the surety industry's Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bond (AFSB) designation. He also received his Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriting (CPCU) designation in 1996. Jim is currently involved in the chapters of several construction and development associations. He also currently serves as the Regional Vice President of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers. He is a board member of the Peninsula YMCA and is involved with several other charitable youth and senior programs.
E-mail: jschabarum@cavignac.com