In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Smith, Senior Surety Broker, answers a question we received from a construction company owner: “What do sureties look for in my personal credit report?” Watch Time: 2 min. Let’s dive in to see why your personal credit profile matters-and what sureties are really looking for.

In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Joe Catania, CEO and Co-Founder, shares what drives him to show up at his best every day-by listening intently and responding quickly to the evolving needs of today’s construction companies. Watch Time: 1:32 mins.

In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Ruck, Vice President, answers a question we received from a general contractor: “I own real estate outside my construction company. Will I be required to indemnify that property as part of the surety’s indemnity requirements?” Watch Time: 1:05 mins. If you’ve ever wondered how personal or affiliated…

How often are a contractor’s single and aggregate surety bond limits reviewed or adjusted? In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:14), Tony DeMartino, Surety Bond Producer, explains what can trigger changes to your bonding limits-and how those limits can grow alongside your business.

If I’ve had a bond claim, can I still get bonded again? In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (2:37), Rich Anderson, our Co-Founder, breaks down the how surety companies respond to a surety bond claim -and why frequent claims can make it significantly harder for contractors to qualify for future bonding.

Your bonding capacity is more than just a number-it signals financial strength, credibility, and that your company is ready for larger opportunities. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:30), Chris Smith, Senior Surety Broker, explains how marketing your bonding program helps owners, GCs, and procurement teams see you as a serious, qualified bidder-before…

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.