Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania on How a Bid Bond Benefits the Project Owner and the Contractor

A bid bond benefits both the project owner and the contractor—assuring owners that bids are serious and financially backed, while giving contractors a competitive edge in securing larger projects. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:11), our Co-Founder and CEO, Joe Catania, explains how bid bonds build trust, reduce risk, and strengthen industry presence.…

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Meet Our Team: Ashley Grath

Ashley Grath, Surety Specialist

Learn More about Ashley Grath > We are excited to welcome Ashley Grath, Surety Specialist, to the Anderson & Catania team! Based in our North Jersey office, Ashley brings over a decade of industry experience and a strong dedication to delivering outstanding customer service. Her expertise will further enhance our ability to provide contractors with…

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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Explains Why Bidding with a Certified Check Instead of a Bid Bond Doesn’t Ensure You’ll Prequalify for A Bond

A certified check shows you’re serious about your bid, but it doesn’t guarantee you can secure performance and payment bonds if awarded the project. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:39), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, explains why bidding with a certified check instead of a bid bond doesn’t ensure you’ll prequalify…

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Meet Our Team: Brooke Noonan

Brooke Noonan, Accounts Receivable Clerk

Learn More about Brooke Noonan > We’re thrilled to welcome Brooke Noonan to the Anderson & Catania team as our new Accounts Receivable Clerk! Brooke will work closely with our Finance Manager and Compliance Officer to ensure accurate payment processing, timely carrier payments, and exceptional client service. Welcome aboard, Brooke—we’re excited to have you with…

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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Speaks on the Challenges of Obtaining Surety Bonds for Federal Projects in Guam & Puerto Rico

Securing surety bonds in Puerto Rico and Guam comes with unique challenges for small construction companies, but opportunities await those who are prepared. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:12), Joe Catania, Co-Founder & President, shares insights on how surety bond companies are adapting to the surge in contract opportunities across U.S.…

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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Speaks on The Relationship You Have With Your Surety Company

Is your relationship with your surety company purely transactional, or have you built a true partnership? In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:39), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, explains how the lack of strong connections with surety company decision-makers can lead to challenges like limited bonding capacity, higher costs, and missed opportunities…

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Meet Our Team: Caitlin Gaughan

Caitlin Gaughan, Bond Manager

Learn More about Caitlin Gaughan > We’re excited to welcome Caitlin Gaughan to Anderson & Catania as Bond Manager! Caitlin brings extensive surety industry expertise and a service-oriented approach, supporting both commercial and contract accounts while working closely with construction companies to ensure they have everything needed for seamless bond servicing and ongoing support through…

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