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Choosing a Bond Producer for the Long Run
The agent you select for your surety bonds has a tremendous impact on your ability to get a project bond approved. Bond producers are key partners in getting that ...
12/14/21
What to Look for in a Commercial Surety Bond Form
Insurance agents will occasionally write a commercial surety bond as an added service to their clients. These agents know their way around property-casualty ...
09/20/21
Contractor Materials Shortages and Materials Price Inflation
We all know well that the availability and prices of many of the materials used by construction contractors have been affected dramatically since the start of the ...
07/20/21
It’s Not Just About Rates. It’s About Valuable Service.
In today’s world, we are surrounded by advertisements. And whatever the product is, advertising consistently drives price to hook new customers. But is that the ...
06/21/21
How The Cost Of A Contract Bond Is Determined
What goes into determining the cost of a contract bond? Here is a basic introduction and some of the most common contract bonds: Bid bond—surety consents to ...
06/11/21
How to Get Your First Bond
Are you ready for your first surety bond? Check out this two-part blog post on acquiring your first bond. In part one, we discuss why a surety agent is important ...
02/17/21
Commercial Surety 101: Why Contractors Need to Be Licensed and Bonded
Most states require contractors to be licensed to obtain permits for projects. State and local jurisdictions may also require contractors to be bonded in order to ...
01/21/21
Understanding the Claim Process for Bonds vs. Insurance
The claims process for surety bonds is considerably different from the process for an insurance claim. One significant distinction is which party is ultimately ...
12/04/20
What is Remote Notarization?
More than half of U.S. states have passed laws allowing document notarizations to take place remotely - known as Remote Online Notarization (RON), or virtual ...
11/09/20
Understanding the Claim Process for Bonds vs. Insurance
The claims process for surety bonds is considerably different from the process for an insurance claim. One significant distinction is which party is ultimately ...
11/02/20