What should I consider when choosing a surety bonding company?
A surety bond is a three-party agreement between a surety company, an owner (obligee) and a principle (contractor). In this type of bond, the surety company insures the obligee that the principle will fulfill a contract. When a surety bond is used in the construction industry, it is called a contract surety bond. Business owners acquire surety bonds because they want to be sure that a contract is going to manage his enterprise well, deal fairly, perform obligations in a timely manner and keep promises. Business owners also pursue surety bonds because they provide protection in case the contractor defaults on the contract. Surety bonding is considered a part of the insurance industry, but it shares some characteristics with the bank credit industry. However, the surety company’s primary duty is not to lend the contractor money. Instead, the surety company uses its financial resources to stand behind, or back, the contractor’s commitment and ability to complete a contract. The surety bon
