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Schemes, Scams and the Cost of Occupational Fraud

by Joshua Levy, Eric J. Meier | Jan 27, 2020
Cybersecurity | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding | Technology

Fraud affects an organization’s bottom line in many ways, and few companies know why it occurs, what to look for or how to stop it.

How Surety Bonds and Subcontractor Default Insurance Round Out Construction Risk Management

by Craig Tappel | Jan 13, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Protections against subcontractor default are essential risk management tools, making it critical to understand the roles of surety bonds and subcontractor default insurance.

2020 Surety Outlook: Capitalizing on Capacity

by James P. Schabarum, Jase Hamilton | Jan 3, 2020
Economy | Risk | Surety Bonding

The surety industry is reporting another record year in direct premium written and overall capacity, and the availably of credit is at an all-time high.

Five Тhings to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Surety Provider

by Todd Bryant | Nov 18, 2019
Risk | Surety Bonding

Surety bonds are one of the backbones of construction, so choosing the right surety company and agent are especially important. They are important allies if something goes wrong.

2019 Executive Insights From Leaders in Surety Bonding

by Construction Executive | Nov 8, 2019
Business | Executive Profiles | Risk | Surety Bonding

Read on for insights from industry experts on the ins and outs of surety bonding.

Market Overview: The Year in Surety

by Seth Johnson | Nov 6, 2019
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

The surety industry issued bonds totaling over $6 trillion in contract surety exposure over the last 20 years, including $650 billion in 2018 alone.

Surety Bonding: What’s Happening in Congress and the States?

by Dalton DeFendis | Nov 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

Discussions over a broad infrastructure package continue to loom on the horizon in Washington, attracting stakeholders from all corners of the construction, design and financing sectors to urge action from decisionmakers in the nation’s capital.

Fidelity Bonds: Protecting Against Employee Fraud

by Shayne Albine | Nov 5, 2019
Business | Business Risk | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding

Employee theft can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars—an average of 5% of a company’s annual revenue, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. And it’s not just money.
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