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Ask The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino On What Sets High-Performing Construction Companies Apart
A successful construction company owner typically possesses a strong mix of business acumen, leadership skills, financial discipline, and industry expertise. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:07), Tony DeMartino, Surety Bond Producer, breaks down the key qualities that set high-performing construction company owners apart. Click to watch!
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Breaks Down How Sureties View Underbillings as a Red Flag
A contract underbilling late in a project can mask cost overruns or unaccounted expenses. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (2:03), our Co-Founder, Rich Anderson, breaks down how sureties view underbillings as a potential red flag—especially as a project nears completion. Click to watch!
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Shares the Costly Risk of Winning Bids Without Bonds
Winning a bid at a lower price but failing to secure the required bonds can result in lost opportunities, damaged credibility, and sunk costs. In today’s Ask The Surety Pro (0:58), Co-Founder & CEO Joe Catania highlights the risks contractors face when they can’t provide performance and payment bonds after winning a bid.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares How Advance Prequalification Enables Contractors to Obtain Bonds Quickly
The surety bond prequalification process helps contractors bid competitively, secure larger projects, and build credibility with project owners. In the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:14), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, shares how advance prequalification enables contractors to obtain bonds quickly and seize new opportunities. Click to watch!
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson on When a CPA-Audited Financial Statement Becomes Necessary
Thinking about upgrading to a CPA-audited financial statement? In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:50), our Co-Founder, Rich Anderson, breaks down when a CPA-audited financial statement becomes necessary for surety bonding and how it can help small and medium-sized businesses improve bonding capacity, build financial credibility, and access larger opportunities.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino Explains How Surety Brokers Assess Project-Specific Risks
A professional surety broker’s expertise goes beyond securing bonds—they serve as trusted advisors, analyzing project risks from financial, contractual, and operational perspectives. In today’s episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:31), Tony DeMartino, Surety Bond Producer, explains how proactive surety brokers help contractors assess and mitigate project-specific risks to ensure smarter, more strategic decision-making.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck On How Contractors Can Secure Bonding Beyond Their Approved Limits
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!
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino On How a Broker of Record Letter Helps the Surety Broker Selection Process
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…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Explains Which Parties are Protected by a Payment Bond
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.
Read MoreAsk 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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