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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck On How Contractors Can Secure Bonding Beyond Their Approved Limits

Feb 28 2025

In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:30), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, shares how contractors can secure bonding beyond their approved limits to seize a larger-than-usual business opportunity-all while maintaining the confidence of their surety provider. Click to watch!
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Ask The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino On How a Broker of Record Letter Helps the Surety Broker Selection Process

Feb 25 2025

A Surety Broker of Record (BOR) Letter empowers contractors to choose a broker they trust to best support their bonding needs. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:11), Tony DeMartino, Surety Bond Producer, explains how a BOR Letter streamlines the process of selecting a surety broker who will serve as a strong advocate…
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Ask The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Explains Which Parties are Protected by a Payment Bond

Feb 19 2025

Payment bonds are often required on public and private construction projects. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:06), our Co-Founder, Rich Anderson, explains how a payment bond ensures that everyone contributing to a project gets paid-maintaining trust, financial stability, and smooth project execution. Click to watch.
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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania on How a Bid Bond Benefits the Project Owner and the Contractor

Feb 13 2025

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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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares How Contractors Benefit From New Surety Bond Companies

Feb 10 2025

As the surety market grows, contractors gain more opportunities to find the right bonding partner to support their success. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:16), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, shares how contractors benefit when new surety bond companies enter the market. Click to watch!
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Meet Our Team: Ashley Grath

Ashley Grath, Surety Specialist

Dec 19 2024

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

Dec 13 2024

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

Dec 9 2024

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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