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Ask the Surety Pro

Meet Our Team: Caitlin Gaughan

Caitlin Gaughan, Bond Manager

Nov 14 2024

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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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Answers Question on Liquidity Risks and Financial Health

Nov 12 2024

Surety companies closely evaluate a company’s liquidity and overall financial health when determining bonding capacity, as too much working capital tied up in receivables can signal potential cash flow issues. In the latest episode of “Ask The Surety Pro” (1:22), Joe Catania, Co-Founder & President, shares best practices to help surety underwriters gain clearer insights…
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Meet Our Team: Sharon Murphy

Sharon Murphy, Administrative Assistant

Oct 30 2024

Learn More about sharon murphy > We’re thrilled to welcome Sharon Murphy, Administrative Assistant, to our Conshohocken, PA office at Anderson & Catania! With over 20 years of experience in surety and a commitment to prompt, efficient service, Sharon is a valuable addition to our team, supporting contractors, agents, and underwriters with expertise and care.…
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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares His Thoughts on Fall 2024 Bid Activity

Oct 22 2024

Chris Ruck shares his perspective on Fall 2024 bid activity and surety market credit conditions in this 1:22 episode of ‘Ask The Surety Pro,’ offering insights into how contractors in the Tri-State Area (NY/NJ/PA) are positioning to carry backlog into 2025. Watch now to stay ahead in the market!
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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania On What Decision-Making Role a Home Office Surety Underwriter Plays

Oct 17 2024

Building strong relationships is key to navigating the complexities of surety bond approvals. While home office underwriters have more authority over larger or more complex bonds, their role is often more internally focused, with less direct customer interaction compared to branch office underwriters. In the latest episode of “Ask The Surety Pro” (1:22), Joe Catania,…
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Ask The Surety Pro – Tony Lekse Shares His Insights on Q3/Q4 Construction Spending

Oct 10 2024

Surety brokers and commercial bankers often interact, especially when they serve mutual clients in the construction industry. Their collaboration typically revolves around supporting contractors, ensuring they have the financial resources required to undertake projects. Watch the latest episode (1:46) of Ask The Surety Pro, where Joe Catania, our Co-Founder & President, shares how AC works together with commercial bankers to help contractors succeed in the marketplace. #commercialconstruction #govcon #solarconstruciton #bonding #primecontracts #subcontracts #Federal #banking #lineofcredit
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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Explains If You Should Introduce Your Bonding Agent to Your Banker

Oct 2 2024

Surety brokers and commercial bankers often interact, especially when they serve mutual clients in the construction industry. Their collaboration typically revolves around supporting contractors, ensuring they have the financial resources required to undertake projects. Watch the latest episode (1:46) of Ask The Surety Pro, where Joe Catania, our Co-Founder & President, shares how AC works together with commercial bankers to help contractors succeed in the marketplace. #commercialconstruction #govcon #solarconstruciton #bonding #primecontracts #subcontracts #Federal #banking #lineofcredit
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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares How AC Works Together to Help Contractors Succeed in the Marketplace

Sep 5 2024

Facing surety underwriting roadblocks on long-term contracts? Concerns like financial stability, performance challenges, cost escalation, and market uncertainty often come up. In the latest episode of "Ask The Surety Pro," Joe Catania, CEO & Co-Founder of Anderson & Catania, shares how he helped a contractor secure a five-year contract and the revenue stream that came with it. Don’t miss this success story!
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