Your Bonding Company Relationship
Ask Your Surety Pro – Joe Catania on Reputation in Bonding
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,…
Read MoreAsk Your Surety Pro – Chris Smith Shares How Personal Relationships Strengthen Surety Support
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…
Read MoreAsk Your Surety Pro – Chris Smith Shares How to Leverage Past Performance for Bigger Bonds
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.…
Read MoreAsk Your Surety Pro – Joe Catania Shares How Private Equity Impacts Bonding
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Joe Catania, Co-Founder and CEO, answers a question we received from the owner of a construction company preparing to be acquired by a private equity firm: “How will my bonding company relationship change if I am acquired by a private equity firm?” Watch time: 1:38 minutes Private…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares What Drives Him Every Day
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Ruck, Vice President, shares what drives him each day while serving construction companies and other businesses that rely on surety bonds. Watch time: 0:58 seconds Watch now to hear what motivates Chris —and see how his hands-on approach helps clients solve challenges and achieve their goals.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Brent Headley Answers Questions on Getting Bonded Again After Bankruptcy
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Brent Headley, Surety Account Executive, answers a question we received from a trade subcontractor: “I went through a bankruptcy. How soon can I get bonded again?” Watch time: 1:47 minutes If you’ve faced financial setbacks, this episode explains what you need to know about rebuilding trust and…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Shares What Keeps Him Motivated
After decades in the surety industry, what keeps a professional motivated and energized every day? In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, our Co-Founder, Rich Anderson, shares his perspective in response to a question from the owner of a federal contracting firm specializing in tenant construction: “What keeps you motivated after so many years…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Shares How a Company Can Build Trust With a Surety Underwriter
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Brent Headley, Surety Account Executive, answers a question we received from a startup contractor: “Can I Get a Surety Bond in My First Year of Business?” Watch Time: 2:07 mins. Starting a construction company is exciting—but if you’re in your first year, getting bonded can feel like…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Breaks Down How Surety Companies Respond to a Surety Bond Claim
If I’ve had a bond claim, can I still get bonded again? In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (2:37), Rich Anderson, our Co-Founder, breaks down the how surety companies respond to a surety bond claim —and why frequent claims can make it significantly harder for contractors to qualify for future bonding.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Breaks Down How Often to Meet with Your Surety
Meeting face-to-face with your surety isn’t just a formality — it keeps communication strong, builds trust, and gives them more confidence to back you on the projects you want. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (0:58), our Vice President, Chris Ruck, breaks down how often you should be meeting with your surety — and what…
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