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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
Workers’ Compensation Safety Records Can Affect Your Bond Capacity
Once an owner or developer selects your company for a construction project, one of your many tasks is to ensure that your workers’ compensation program meets all ...
03/25/22
Workers’ Compensation Safety Records Can Affect Your Bond Capacity
Once an owner or developer selects your company for a construction project, one of your many tasks is to ensure that your workers’ compensation program meets all ...
02/17/22
Market Your Agency To Build A Profitable Book Of Surety Bond Business
How does an insurance agency go after surety business if they've never sold surety bonds before? Chances are if you are an established insurance agency, you've ...
01/10/22