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Ask 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.…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares How Contractors Benefit From New Surety Bond Companies
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!
Read MoreAsk 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…
Read MoreAsk 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.…
Read MoreAsk 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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