The Little Black Bond Book: A Tool For Navigating The Surety Industry
From guest blogger, and Old Republic Surety agent, Kara Skinner gives a glimpse into her "why" behind her book The Little Black Bond Book. When I first entered ...
10/21/24
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
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
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
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