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Surety Bond Form Anatomy, Explained

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | April 19, 2018

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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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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 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 | March 8, 2018

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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Illinois Motor Vehicle Dealer Surety Bond Amount Increase

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

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | February 22, 2018

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 | 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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Oregon’s New Requirements for Mortgage License

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | January 8, 2018

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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SURETY BOND UPDATE: Surety Bond Requirement for Mortgage Loan Servicers is Reinstated in New York

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | November 13, 2017

As of July 23, 2017, the Superintendent of Financial Services of the State of New York has reinstated Part 418 of the Superintendent’s Regulations and Supervisory Procedures. This section will […]

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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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