Suretyship - Preferred Bonding & Insurance Services https://preferredbonding.com Bonds for active and growing contractors Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:20:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://preferredbonding.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-pbis-favicon-1-32x32.png Suretyship - Preferred Bonding & Insurance Services https://preferredbonding.com 32 32 3 Basic types of contract Surety Bonds https://preferredbonding.com/3-basic-types-of-contract-surety-bonds/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 00:21:20 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=213 Bid Bonds The bid bond assures that the bid is submitted in good faith and that the contractor will enter into the contract at the price bid and provide the required performance and payment bonds. Performance Bonds The performance bond protests the owner from financial loss should the contractor fail to perform the contract in […]

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]]> How much do surety bonds cost? https://preferredbonding.com/how-much-do-surety-bonds-cost/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:27:35 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=190 How much do surety bonds cost? Bond premiums vary greatly depending on the applicant, the bond type, surety, and the obligee. Just like other forms of credit, everyone does not receive the same rate. Surety rates are typically anywhere from 1-3%.The lesser the risk the lower the rate. Why do I need a surety bond? […]

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]]> What is the process to obtain a bond? https://preferredbonding.com/what-is-the-process-to-obtain-a-bond/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:26:14 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=188 What is the process to obtain a bond? To start the process you need to apply then be given your premium cost and an agreement between you and the bonding company.  The bond is then issued 1-2 business days from receipt of payment and the agreement (original agreement is often required). How do surety bonds […]

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]]> How does Surety Underwrite? https://preferredbonding.com/how-does-surety-underwrite/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:25:05 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=186 Each surety company has its own guidelines and underwriting criteria. However, the following basic factors will be taken into consideration in some format. Capacity Does the applicant have the skill and ability to perform the obligation? Capital Does the financial condition of the applicant justify approval of the particular risk? Character Does the applicant’s record […]

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]]> Prequalification https://preferredbonding.com/prequalification/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:21:32 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=184 The surety underwriting process is focused on pre-qualifying the contractor. It takes time to develop and present data, address questions the surety may have, and verify information. Before issuing a bond, the surety must be fully satisfied that the contractor is of good character, has the experience that matches the requirements of the projects to […]

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]]> What is Suretyship? https://preferredbonding.com/what-is-suretyship/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:20:36 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=182 What is Suretyship? Suretyship is a very specialized line of insurance that is created whenever one party guarantees performance of an obligation by another party. There are three parties to the agreement. The principal is the party that undertakes the obligation. The surety guarantees the obligation will be performed. The obligee is the party who […]

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]]> Construction Bonds https://preferredbonding.com/construction-bonds/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:18:04 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=180 Preferred Bonding & Insurance Services provides bonds for all types of contractors. Whether you operate a small sole proprietorship or a large general construction corporation, we have markets that will fit your needs. Preferred Bonding & Insurance Services provides the largest surety bond lines at the most competitive rates. Fill out all of the forms […]

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]]> Suretyship vs. Insurance https://preferredbonding.com/suretyship-vs-insurance/ Sun, 14 Oct 2018 04:01:34 +0000 https://preferredbonding.com/?p=139 Demystifying General Liability Insurance Everyone is becoming more educated. This is a good thing as our society improves and becomes more civilized. Consequently, we all become more aware of our rights which lead to a more litigious population. On some occasions, small issues are blown out of proportion and become major lawsuits. In this respect, […]

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