Surety agent types
Every kind of surety agent, clearly labeled.
Each specialty described honestly, so you can choose what fits.
Contract surety bonds
Performance bonds
performance bonds for general contractors · performance bonds for specialty contractors · public and private project bonds
For: winning a bonded contract, meeting an owner's bonding requirement, protecting a project if the contractor can't finish
Payment bonds
payment bonds for public projects · combined performance and payment bonds · subcontractor and supplier payment protection
For: public project requirements, protecting subs and suppliers, combined bond forms
Bid bonds
bid bonds for public bids · bid bond letters · bid-to-final bond packages
For: submitting a public bid, meeting a bid bond requirement, moving from bid bond to final bonds
Maintenance & warranty bonds
one and two year maintenance bonds · warranty bonds · workmanship guarantee bonds
For: post-completion warranty requirements, closing out a public contract, covering defects after completion
Subcontractor bonds
sub-tier performance bonds · sub-tier payment bonds · bonding against subcontractor default
For: a general contractor requiring a sub to bond, protecting against subcontractor default
Specialty & program bonding
License & permit bonds
contractor license bonds · building permit bonds · right-of-way and excavation permit bonds
For: getting or renewing a contractor license, a city or county permit bond requirement
Public works & Miller Act bonding
federal Miller Act bonds · state and local Little Miller Act bonds · public agency bond compliance
For: bidding a federal project, bidding a state or local public project, understanding statutory bond rights
New & growing contractor bonding
first-time contractor bonding · bonding capacity reviews · capacity increases for larger contracts
For: getting bonded for the first time, outgrowing current bond capacity, preparing financials for underwriting
SBA & small-business bonding assistance
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program · small and disadvantaged business bonding support · bonding assistance programs
For: qualifying for SBA-backed bonding, small or minority-owned contractors seeking bonding help