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If the current leader is no longer running the company, will the next team maintain the same level of performance? That question sits quietly behind every bonding relationship. Surety companies are not just evaluating your financial statements or backlog. They are evaluating the people responsible for delivering the work. Leadership experience, judgment, and decision-making carry…

Teamwork from your surety broker isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s what keeps your bond program solid and ready when the next opportunity hits your desk. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Joe Catania, CEO and Co-Founder, and Chris Ruck, Vice President, speak directly to construction company owners about why teamwork and…

For a growth-minded contractor, increasing single project and aggregate bonding capacity is often the key to unlocking the next level of opportunity. New markets. Larger public work. Stronger positioning with GCs and owners. One of the most direct — and controllable — levers available to you is a properly structured owner capital infusion. In the…

Construction company owners don’t need a surety broker who simply “places bonds.” You need a partner who respects your leadership, understands your company’s vision, and knows how to position your story effectively with a surety company. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Joe Catania, CEO and Co-Founder, and Chris Ruck, Vice President,…

Private equity is investing heavily in construction—but when it comes to deal structure, one size does not fit all. How a transaction is structured can have a real impact on a contractor’s access to surety credit, both at close and well after the deal is done. In this week’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro,…

The strongest contractor–surety broker relationships are built on transparency long before you ever need a bond. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Ruck, Vice President, and Joe Catania, CEO and Co-Founder, speak directly to construction company owners about why trust and honesty are essential to a successful partnership between a contractor,…

In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Ruck, Vice President, tackles a question we hear all the time: “How does a surety evaluate a contractor’s balance sheet when most of the working capital is tied up in A/R over 90 days and billed retention?” This is one of the most common (and…

In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Joe Catania, Co-Founder and CEO, answers a question from a specialty subcontractor: “How does my industry reputation impact my ability to obtain bonding?” Watch time: 0:56 Watch now — discover why your reputation isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a game-changer for securing bigger bonds, winning more work,…

In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Smith, Senior Surety Broker, answers a question from a Division 08 subcontractor: “Does meeting face-to-face with my bonding company really help increase my bonding program?” Watch time: 1:23 minutes Watch now to learn why personal connections with your surety company can lead to better bonding program…

In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Smith, Senior Surety Broker, answers a question we received from a fast-growing Federal contractor: “How can I best leverage my past performance to bid larger bonded projects?” Watch time: 1:30 minutes Past performance is often your strongest asset—but only if you know how to present it.…