How to Get Your First Bond, Part 2
Are you ready for your first surety bond? In Part 2 of this two-part blog, Mueller provides additional advice. Be sure to read Part 1 here. In my first blog on ...
How to Get Your First Bond, Part 1
This is Part 1 of a two-part article on acquiring your first bond. Be sure to read Part 2 of Mueller’s advice for acquiring your first bond. Are you ready for ...
Advantages of Working with an Independent Agent
Right now, more than ever, we’re living and working in a highly automated, self-service world. Sometimes automation is welcomed — it can be efficient and a great ...
Commercial Surety 101: Why Contractors Need to Be Licensed and Bonded
Most states require contractors to be licensed to obtain permits for projects. State and local jurisdictions may also require contractors to be bonded in order to ...
The Relationship between You, Your Agent and Your Surety
No matter what business you are in, you may need a surety bond at some point in time. This could range from a simple business services bond to a ...
As 2020 Closes: Consider Alternative Accounting Methods on Long-Term Contracts
To say that 2020 has been a challenging year would be an understatement. Many small businesses across all industries were hit hard by the COVID-19 global ...
DocuSign Improves Efficiency for Our Indemnity Agreement Process
Old Republic Surety Company is now accepting electronic signatures for our General Indemnity Agreements and our FastBond Indemnity Agreements. With DocuSign, we ...
Maintaining Surety Credit in Times of Growth and Transition
Most construction companies in the U.S. are owned by an individual or the members of a family. Yet, according to the Family Business Alliance, only 30% of ...
Fast Facts About Fidelity Bonds and Public Official Bonds
Fidelity and public official bonds both involve protection from fraudulent or dishonest behavior by individuals. Are you worried your employees might steal from ...
Direct Bill Versus Agency Bill
“To direct bill or not to direct bill: That is the question…”
