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 […]
The viatical settlement industry involves unique financial transactions that provide policyholders, known as viators, with a way to sell their life insurance policies for a lump sum payment. Two critical […]
If you’re navigating the world of surety bonds related to life insurance transactions, you may encounter two distinct types: life settlement surety bonds and viatical settlement bonds. While both play […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Editor’s note (updated 2026): Since this article was first published, California’s cannabis regulatory structure has changed substantially. In July 2021, under SB 158 and AB 141, the Bureau of Cannabis […]
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 […]