Given the increasingly unstable state of the economy, it’s no wonder so many instances of fraud and malpractice have emerged from the finance industry’s woodwork. Fortunately, government agencies frequently mandate the use of finance industry…
The construction industry as a whole is the largest source of surety bond requirements, yet finding comprehensive information about contract bonds can be challenging. That’s where the Surety Information Office comes in. The National Association…
How to become a licensed Missouri grain dealer Any individual looking to become a licensed Missouri grain dealer must first complete the Application for Missouri Grain Dealer License. The following information must be provided on…
The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) is a trade association made up of companies that collectively write the majority of surety and fidelity bonds in the United States. The SFAA’s mission statement explains…
Today’s Surety Market As the surety market balanced out in the mid-2000s, the underwriting process became more streamlined. Contractors now know what to expect when applying for a surety bond. A surety bond is a…