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
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
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
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
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