Posts Tagged ‘Ask Your Surety Pro’
Ask 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 – Brent Headley on Getting a Surety Bond in Your First Year of Business
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 – Chris Smith on What Sureties Look for in Your Personal Credit Report
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Smith, Senior Surety Broker, answers a question we received from a construction company owner: “What do sureties look for in my personal credit report?” Watch Time: 2 min. Let’s dive in to see why your personal credit profile matters—and what sureties are really looking for.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Joe Catania Shares What Drives Him
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Joe Catania, CEO and Co-Founder, shares what drives him to show up at his best every day—by listening intently and responding quickly to the evolving needs of today’s construction companies. Watch Time: 1:32 mins.
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Chris Ruck Answers “Will I Be Required to Indemnify my Personal Real Estate?”
In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro, Chris Ruck, Vice President, answers a question we received from a general contractor: “I own real estate outside my construction company. Will I be required to indemnify that property as part of the surety’s indemnity requirements?” Watch Time: 1:05 mins. If you’ve ever wondered how personal or affiliated…
Read MoreAsk The Surety Pro – Tony DeMartino Explains What Can Trigger Changes to Your Bonding Limits
How often are a contractor’s single and aggregate surety bond limits reviewed or adjusted? In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:14), Tony DeMartino, Surety Bond Producer, explains what can trigger changes to your bonding limits—and how those limits can grow alongside your business.
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 Smith Explains How Marketing your Bonding Program Can Help You
Your bonding capacity is more than just a number—it signals financial strength, credibility, and that your company is ready for larger opportunities. In this episode of Ask The Surety Pro (1:30), Chris Smith, Senior Surety Broker, explains how marketing your bonding program helps owners, GCs, and procurement teams see you as a serious, qualified bidder—before…
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