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Tariffs Are Back—Here’s What That Means for Customs Importer Bonds

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 29, 2025

Introduction: Tariffs Are Making Headlines Again Tariffs are back in the spotlight. With the U.S. Treasury projecting nearly $300 billion in tariff revenue for 2025—largely driven by reciprocal trade measures […]

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How Digital Surety Bonds Are Changing the Bonding Industry

By Erin Cruz | July 28, 2025

Surety bonds have been a staple of trust, compliance, and legal protection in the U.S. economy for over a century. Whether it’s a contractor bidding on a public works project […]

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Understanding Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOCs) in the Surety Bond Industry

By Erin Cruz | June 20, 2025

Irrevocable Letters of Credit (ILOCs) play a critical, yet often overlooked, role in the world of surety bonds. When traditional underwriting methods fall short—such as in high-risk scenarios or with […]

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Utah Cannabis Production Establishment Performance Bond

Starting a hemp business in Georgia? Here’s what you need to know!

By Erin Cruz | June 25, 2020

It is now perfectly legal to cultivate and process hemp as well as produce and dispense hemp oil in the State of Georgia—as long as you have the right permits […]

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FREE eBook Guide: How do you buy a Surety Bond?

By Erin Cruz | March 18, 2020

Surety Bond Authority launches its FREE eBook, “The Complete Buyer’s Guide to Surety Bonds”, available for download today. As a company that operates on trust, we strive to be transparent […]

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New Oklahoma Bill Requires Surety Bond for Small Lenders

New Oklahoma Bill Requires Surety Bond for Small Lenders

By Erin Cruz | January 13, 2020

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill that will create a new credit plan for the State of Oklahoma on April 18, 2019. The bill, known as the Small Lenders […]

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How to Start a New or Used Car Dealership Business in California

How to Start a New or Used Car Dealership Business in California

By Erin Cruz | November 28, 2019

Do you want to start a new or used car dealership in California? Now is probably the best time to do so.The $123-billion industry has enjoyed a strong market position […]

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Surety Bond Modification

Can a Surety Bond Principal Have a Bond Modified?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | May 29, 2018

Yes, the principal can. A surety permits the principal to make changes to the surety bond. The principal can have an information updated, corrected, or modified even if the bond […]

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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 | March 15, 2018

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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How can a surety bond be verified?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | February 14, 2018

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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