Your Bonding Company Relationship

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…

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…

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.

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…

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!

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!

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…

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…

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…

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,…