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Surety Bond Form Anatomy, Explained

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Apr 19, 2018
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It’s easy to get confused about the sections, wording, or clauses of a surety bond form, especially in the beginning. But it’s important to have a good understanding of it […]

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Bail Bondsman Refuse to Bail a Defendant Out

Can a Bail Bondsman Refuse to Bail a Defendant Out?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Apr 13, 2018
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The short answer is yes. A bail bondsman can refuse to bail a defendant out. It’s a common occurrence in the industry. But there’s more to this than just a […]

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Applying for a California Liquor License Soon? Here’s How to Do It Right.

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Apr 5, 2018
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Many first-time restaurateurs, bar owners, or liquor store owners are confused about the process of obtaining a California liquor license. Yes, both the state, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, […]

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Establishing a California Marijuana Business

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Mar 29, 2018
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The California marijuana industry has been undergoing a series of major changes since the third quarter of 2016. The latest one is the approval of the first surety bond program […]

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4 Mistakes First Time Surety Bond Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them

4 Mistakes First-Time Surety Bond Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Mar 15, 2018
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While it’s true that surety bonds are not as intimidating – nor as expensive – as they may seem, it can also be safely said that they’re not the easiest things in the world either. What we meant […]

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 California Bill Requires Surety Bond for Personal Lines Broker-Agents

SURETY BOND UPDATE: New California Bill Requires Surety Bond for Personal Lines Broker-Agents

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Mar 8, 2018
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Are you a personal lines-broker agent in California? If so, the California Assembly Bill 1696 requires you to obtain a $10,000 surety bond. The bond should be issued by a California-admitted surety […]

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4 Types of Problems Small-Scale Contractors Face – Which One Are You Currently Having?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Mar 1, 2018
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The construction industry is expected to experience healthy economic times. Construction spending, for one, continuously grows according to the Department of Commerce. In fact, construction spending grew to $1.257 trillion late last year. Not […]

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Illinois Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond Amount Increase

SURETY BOND UPDATE: Illinois Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond Amount Increase

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Feb 22, 2018
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The motor vehicle dealer law in the State of Illinois has been relatively unchanged for quite some time. But since the 1st of January 2018, newly amended provisions of the […]

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How can a surety bond be verified?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Feb 14, 2018
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Much has been said about the key players of a surety bond, the process of obtaining a bond, and the role a surety bond plays in a specific industry or business. However, the issuance of […]

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Oregon’s New Requirements for Mortgage License

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | Jan 8, 2018
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring Mortgage Servicers in Oregon to Acquire a License The passing of Senate Bill 98 in August of 2017 signals a change for all mortgage servicers in […]

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