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SURETY BOND UPDATE: Bigger Opportunities for Small Contractors in New Jersey Thanks to the Amended SBA Surety Bond Program

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | November 10, 2017

Surety Bond Update for Small Contractors in NJ with Surety Bond Authority The U.S. Small Business Administration has recently announced the changes made to the Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program […]

Elements to a Bond Form

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | October 16, 2017

Surety bonds are not limited to a specific contract. The scope of the contract guaranteed by the Surety is outlined in the bond form. Each state or jurisdiction has its […]

Surety Bond Fundamentals

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | October 9, 2017

From Basic Laws, Co-Surety Roles to Subrogation Rights In this article, we tackle the surety bond fundamentals – from its basic laws to roles of the co-surety play and subrogation […]

How Does a Surety Evaluate a Principal’s Ability to Perform?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | October 2, 2017

Evaluating a principal’s ability to perform an obligation is the final step in the underwriting process. Your ability to get bonds starts, and may end, here. To get approved for […]

5 Elements of a Surety Bond Contract

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 25, 2017

Once you get into a surety bond contract, you should know that there are five elements that should be present before the law will enforce that guarantee. These elements include […]

Surety Bond Authority Makes Its Surety Bond Services Available in Arkansas

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 24, 2017

California-based bond provider now offers surety bonds for businesses and individuals in The Natural State Los Angeles, CA, September 23, 2017 – Surety Bond Authority, Inc., a California-based bonding company, […]

Cancel a Surety Bond

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 17, 2017

State laws have been enacted in recent years which restrict Principals from effecting cancellation or nonrenewal except under specified circumstances. Providing the Surety a written notice that reasons the need […]

Surety Bond Authority Introduces Surety Bond Services to New Mexico

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 13, 2017

California-based Surety Bond Company to bring surety bonds and consulting services to The Land of Enchantment. Los Angeles, CA, September 13, 2017 — Surety Bond Authority, Inc., a surety bond […]

Revised Conditions of the 2017 AIA Contract Documents

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 4, 2017

Industry Round-Up Blog: Tackling the latest on the new insurance and bonds exhibit, digitization, and sustainable projects exhibit In this monthly industry round-up, we take a look at the new […]

Types of Surety Bond Collateral

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | August 29, 2017

Last Updated: July 26, 2026 What role does collateral play in surety bonds? In this guide we walk through the types of collateral sureties accept, when collateral is required, how […]