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FastBond: Simplifying Smaller Bid Performance & Payment Bonds For Agents & Contractors
“We’ve targeted tight turnaround times from submission to approval using Old Republic Surety’s (ORS) FastBond process — the faster, the better,” says Todd Taylor, ...
03/29/24
Old Republic Surety Goes High-Tech With Pittsburgh Pirates Video Project
A major league ballpark can be a feast for the senses, from colorful fan gear to a tasty barbecue sandwich. There’s always plenty of action down on the field, but ...
01/08/24
Surety Bonds Protect Taxpayers & Subs For Public Projects
Did you know that subcontractors, material suppliers and laborers working on a public project cannot place a lien on such projects? That’s why performance and ...
11/01/23
Bank Stability Is Crucial To Contractor Bondability
Credit tightening and upcoming regulatory changes in the banking industry are creating an environment where contractor lines of credit may see a pullback. With ...
09/07/23
What To Look For In A Surety Bond Partner
According to a recent article in Independent Agent magazine, now is a good time for agents to be in the surety bond business. With a significant amount of capital ...
07/13/23
Old Republic Surety Underwrites Improvements To Historic Battleship
The USS Alabama, an 80-year-old battleship commissioned during World War II, is the main attraction at Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Alabama. With more than ...
02/15/23
Old Republic Surety Underwrites Unique Modular Housing Project In Honolulu
The City and County of Honolulu faced a challenge: how to build affordable, low-income housing on an island known for its high construction costs. The solution ...
12/08/22
Reduce Your Chances Of A Surety Claim
Identifying potential problems in advance allows all parties to plan and act daily with a risk-avoidance mindset. Principals have a lot of control over surety ...
09/15/22
What Surety Underwriters Review On Your Bond Applications & Construction Contracts
Surety underwriters ask a lot of questions. They do so to fully understand your business to better support your project opportunities. Part of the process is ...
09/01/22
Contractor Capacity: The Oft Neglected Third C
Anyone who has dealt with surety has come across a reference to the three Cs of underwriting: Capital Character Capacity These three criterion have been constants ...
05/20/22