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Surety Bond Guides & Resources

Expert articles on surety bonding for contractors, agents, and business owners. Learn how to get bonded, reduce costs, and grow your capacity.

Compliance

Surety Bond Requirements by State

Learn how state statutes, Little Miller Acts, and local procurement rules change the surety bond thresholds you face on public and private work.

6 min read
Capital

SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program Explained

See how the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program works, eligibility requirements, and how it can expand your bonding capacity for public projects.

5 min read
Compliance

Treasury-Listed vs. Non-Treasury Surety Companies

Understand when you must use a Treasury-listed surety, how to vet non-T-listed carriers, and what owners expect on different project types.

4 min read
Market Intel

Top Surety Companies by Bond Capacity 2026

Meet the carriers leading the surety marketplace in 2026, and learn how to align your business with the right underwriting team.

4 min read
Playbook

How to Get a Surety Bond: Complete Guide

Follow the exact steps to prepare financial statements, present your project history, and work with a surety agent to secure performance and payment bonds.

5 min read
Foundations

Bid Bonds vs. Performance Bonds vs. Payment Bonds

Understand the purpose of bid, performance, and payment bonds, how they interact on public work, and how to keep each in good standing.

4 min read
Finance

Surety Bond Cost: What Determines Your Premium

Learn how underwriters price surety bonds, what you can control to earn better rates, and how market cycles affect premiums.

4 min read
Playbook

Small Contractor's Guide to Surety Bonds

Discover how small and emerging contractors can build financial strength, document experience, and partner with the right surety team.

4 min read
Compliance

Surety Bonds for Federal Construction Projects

Get a blueprint for meeting federal bonding requirements, coordinating with contracting officers, and managing payment protections for subs.

5 min read
Risk

What Happens When a Surety Bond Claim Is Filed

Follow the lifecycle of a surety bond claim, learn how sureties investigate, and see the remedies they can exercise to finish the work or pay claimants.

5 min read
Capital

How to Improve Your Surety Bond Capacity

Discover practical ways to expand bonding capacity—from working capital improvements to better project controls and transparent reporting.

4 min read
Legal

Understanding Surety Bond Indemnity Agreements

See why indemnity agreements matter, what clauses to focus on, and how to protect your company when signing them.

4 min read