Posts by EmoryDay
Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Answers “Will I Be Required to Indemnify my Personal Real Estate?”
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…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino Explains What Can Trigger Changes to Your Bonding Limits
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.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Breaks Down How Surety Companies Respond to a Surety Bond Claim
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.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Smith Explains How Marketing your Bonding Program Can Help You
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…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Breaks Down How Often to Meet with Your Surety
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…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Joe Catania on Strategies He’s Used to Help Contractors
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.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino on What to Do When You Get a Cure Notice
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…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson on Why Bonuses Signal a Strong Construction Business
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.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Joe Catania On the Factors Surety Companies Use to Assess Risk & Bondability
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…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares How to Address Personal Credit Challenges
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…
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