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Guide to Surety Bond Claims

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | June 13, 2018

Every surety seeks zero problems in all of the commercial bonds that they issue. But suretyship isn’t perfect. Nobody is. Mistakes can happen. And that’s why surety bond claims are […]

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What You Should Know About Surety Bond Indemnity Agreement

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | May 13, 2018

Signing an indemnity agreement is a standard procedure when obtaining a surety bond. It is second to the last step in the bond process – just right before the bond […]

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The Different Types of Surety Bond Renewals and Extensions

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | May 4, 2018

If you’ve been searching for some insight regarding the upcoming renewal of your surety bond, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll give you a clear understanding of the different […]

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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 | April 13, 2018

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 | April 5, 2018

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 | March 29, 2018

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 | 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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SURETY BOND UPDATE: The City of New York Increases the Bond Amount Required for Car Wash Businesses

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | November 20, 2017

To protect the employees of car wash businesses in the City of New York, the surety bond amount required for the said businesses has been increased. Under the Car Wash […]

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Surety Bond Update: New Bill Changes Set Higher California Oil and Gas Well Bond Amounts

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | August 1, 2017

The 2016 Assembly Bill 2729 introduced new changes for licensing and bonding requirements for oil and gas wells operators in California, which will become effective come January 1, 2018. The […]

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