Risk
Bonded and Insured: Are Both Needed? What's the Difference? Why Does It Matter?
Surety bonds and insurance are forms of risk management meant to protect against financial loss. But what they cover and how claims are handled differ.
By Mary Bacon
July 9, 2020
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by Mary Bacon
Mary Bacon is a lawyer at Spencer Fane, LLP focusing on construction law.
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