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

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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Ask 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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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania On What Decision-Making Role a Home Office Surety Underwriter Plays

Building strong relationships is key to navigating the complexities of surety bond approvals. While home office underwriters have more authority over larger or more complex bonds, their role is often more internally focused, with less direct customer interaction compared to branch office underwriters. In the latest episode of “Ask The Surety Pro” (1:22), Joe Catania,…

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Ask The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Explains If You Should Introduce Your Bonding Agent to Your Banker

Surety brokers and commercial bankers often interact, especially when they serve mutual clients in the construction industry. Their collaboration typically revolves around supporting contractors, ensuring they have the financial resources required to undertake projects. Watch the latest episode (1:46) of Ask The Surety Pro, where Joe Catania, our Co-Founder & President, shares how AC works together with commercial bankers to help contractors succeed in the marketplace.

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Ask The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Shares How AC Works Together to Help Contractors Succeed in the Marketplace

Facing surety underwriting roadblocks on long-term contracts? Concerns like financial stability, performance challenges, cost escalation, and market uncertainty often come up. In the latest episode of “Ask The Surety Pro,” Joe Catania, CEO & Co-Founder of Anderson & Catania, shares how he helped a contractor secure a five-year contract and the revenue stream that came with it. Don’t miss this success story!

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Ask The Surety Pro – Rich Anderson Shares Key Aspects of a Surety Win

In the surety industry, a “win” for a customer (typically a contractor, developer, or other business needing a surety bond) can take various forms, depending on the specific context of the bond and the customer’s needs. Watch the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro, where Rich Anderson, Co-Founder of Anderson & Catania, shares some key aspects of what a surety underwriting win might look like.

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Ask The Surety Pro – Why Working With a Specialized Surety Bond Only Agency Can Make All the Difference for your Contracting Business

Curious about why working with a specialized surety bond only agency can make all the difference for your contracting business?

Watch the latest episode of “Ask The Surety Pro,” where Chris Ruck, our Vice President, dives into how our exclusive focus on surety bonds—like contract, commercial, court, and fidelity bonds—enables us to build strong, supportive relationships with underwriters. Learn how this specialization benefits you directly, ensuring better terms, personalized service, and expert advice.

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Ask The Surety Pro – How a Solid Financial Team Enhances Your Credibility with Surety Bond Companies

A construction-savvy banker, accountant, and attorney can significantly help build surety bond capacity. Watch the latest episode of Ask The Surety Pro, where Joe Catania, CEO & Co-Founder of Anderson & Catania, explains how these outside professionals provide a solid financial and legal foundation that enhances your credibility and capacity with surety bond companies. #militaryconstruction #civilconstruction #federalcontracts #financialstatements #suretyunderwriting #bonding #CPA #attorney #banker

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