All the headlines from our Surety Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Mar 7 2022 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.How do contractors evaluate their surety bond producers? Old Republic Surety Company offers guidance that you, as an independent surety bond agent who is...
Feb 22 2022 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.Do you want to build a book of surety business at your agency, but you’re not sure how to get started? Have you been selling surety bonds, but want to...
Feb 10 2022 // The Hilb Group announced that it has acquired Wharton Surety Consultants, expanding its growing presence in the Philadelphia area. The transaction became effective December 31, 2021. Based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, Wharton...
Jan 12 2022 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.Commercial clients who are new to surety sometimes need help to understand the three-way relationship between their company, you (as their independent agent or...
Jan 12 2022 // The credit insurance and surety specialist, Xenia Broking Group Ltd., announced it has acquired the UK whole turnover trade credit and surety business of Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd.The transaction completed onJan. 11,...
Jan 6 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Towers Watson and Hiscox.A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Hires Canada Risk & Broking Leader, Europe/UK Practice Leader for...
Dec 20 2021 // The recently enacted $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure package is expected to result in more business opportunities for surety companies given the new and sizable investments that the transportation and energy sectors will...
Dec 15 2021 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.As you build a book of bond business to better serve your commercial clients, you’ll be surprised to learn how many need to be licensed and bonded. While...
Dec 6 2021 // Surety requires a highly complex and specialized form of underwriting. It is also an excellent career path for those who thrive on complex challenges, have a genuine interest in buildings and infrastructure, and enjoy...
Dec 3 2021 // A federal judge in Miami sentenced four men to at least two years in prison each for a scheme that sold worthless construction bonds for major building projects in 2015.Working under the name of Hampton Investment Fund,...
Dec 1 2021 // The credit insurance and surety specialist, Xenia Broking Group, announced it has acquired Peter Hill Credit & Financial Risks Ltd., based in Northampton, England.Peter Hill is a leading specialist trade credit...
Oct 27 2021 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.The business of surety and fidelity bonding represents a growing segment of the insurance industry. Surety companies are eager to partner with independent...
Oct 13 2021 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.As an independent insurance agent, you’ve probably had an awkward moment or two with clients. They’re good learning experiences. In this article, a...
Sep 30 2021 // Arthur J. Gallagher& Co. has acquired Little Rock, Ark.-based Alpha Surety & Insurance Brokerage LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.Founded in 2002, Alpha Surety focuses primarily on selling direct...
Sep 28 2021 // Colonial Surety, a direct and digital insurer, expanded its fiduciary liability product offering for plan sponsors – businesses that offer retirement plans – with a new, two-part package that includes cyber liability...
Sep 9 2021 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.Just as property-casualty agents know that insurance is fun and fascinating, bond producers and underwriters find surety to be fun and fascinating, too. Here...
Aug 23 2021 // This edition of International People Moves details reinsurance-related appointments at two brokers: Aon Reinsurance Solutions and TigerRisk as well as MGA Nexus and AXIS Re.A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon...
Jun 21 2021 // Agents with clients who need license and permit bonds, miscellaneous bonds, court bonds or any number of bonds classified as “commercial,” should think twice about letting this business go to a competitor....
Jun 18 2021 // This post is part of a series sponsored by Old Republic Surety.There’s a significant surety revenue stream hiding within the average independent agency’s book of commercial business. Need clues? Here are eight...
Jun 11 2021 // AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Gray Casualty...