Types of Surety Bond Collateral

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Surety bond applications generally only require a business to submit an application form, supporting documentation, and the premium amount in order for the bond to be underwritten. However, there are some circumstances where a surety may require the applicant to provide a form of collateral to secure the bond. This generally occurs when a surety bond deems that the risk of issuing the bond is too great without the additional protection of collateral. Continue reading “Types of Surety Bond Collateral”

AIA Contract Documents – What’s New for Surety Bonds?

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Every ten years the American Institute of Architects (AIA) updates its contract documents to address changes in the industry. With the last document changes made in 2007 it came as no surprise when the AIA issued new base documents in May 2017. One of the biggest and most significant changes to the documents for the surety industry was the removal of article 11 from contract A201-2007, this article covered the insurance and bond requirements of contractors. Continue reading “AIA Contract Documents – What’s New for Surety Bonds?”

What You Need to Know About Executor Bonds

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For most people the first time they’ll hear about an executor bond is when a friend or loved one who has named them as an executor to their will passes away. An executor bond can be required by the will documentation or by state regulations, if this is the case the executor will be required to get a surety bond in order to carry out their role as the will executor. Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Executor Bonds”

How Surety Bonds Protect Consumers

How Surety Bonds Protect Consumers

If you’ve ever visited a bar, bought a car, purchased a home, or worked with a contractor you’ve probably been protected by a surety bond. People often don’t realize that many of the businesses they use are required to have a surety bond. So why is this? State licensing requirements are designed to protect both the state and consumers from improper and unethical business activities. Continue reading “How Surety Bonds Protect Consumers”