Meeting face-to-face with your surety isn’t just a formality – it keeps communication strong, builds trust, and gives them more confidence to back you on the projects you want. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (0:58), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, breaks down how often you should be meeting with your surety – and what…

Looking to take on bigger construction projects? Start by increasing your single project bonding capacity. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:08), our Co-Founder & CEO, Joe Catania, shares practical strategies he’s used to help contractors like you qualify for larger projects and grow with confidence.

Sureties don’t like surprises. If you get a cure notice from a project owner or prime, call your surety right away. The sooner they know, the better they can support you and help keep the job on track. You should always have the chance to explain what’s going on and share your side of the…

Surety companies often see employee performance bonuses as a positive sign that your construction company is delivering strong operating results. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:33), our Co-Founder, Rich Anderson, explains that while sureties will review these bonuses carefully, they often view them as a sign of a healthy, well-managed construction business.

Contractors, your personal credit score does impact your ability to get bonded – but a lower score doesn’t automatically disqualify you. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (0:53), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, shares how to address personal credit challenges – and offers a framework for explaining your situation to a surety company…

Contractors, your personal credit score does impact your ability to get bonded – but a lower score doesn’t automatically disqualify you. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (0:53), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, shares how to address personal credit challenges – and offers a framework for explaining your situation to a surety company…

When you work with a surety broker, you’re sharing a lot of sensitive information-your financials, project backlog, banking relationships, even your long-term strategy. That’s not information you hand out lightly. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (0:49), Tony DeMartino, our Surety Bond Producer, breaks down what confidentiality means in the broker-contractor relationship. Watch…

Overbilling is like borrowing from your future work – smart contractors manage it carefully to gain strategic advantages without risking their companies. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (2:39), our Co-Founder, Rich Anderson, shares insights into how surety companies view overbillings and profit recognition. Check it out – this one’s packed with insights…