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Court Bonds 10.27.2020

Scams Are On The Rise: Protect The Elderly!

  If you are responsible for the well-being of an elderly person, now is a good time to update safety measures aimed at increasing protection against scams and identity theft. Guardians and Conservators: Take Extra…
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Scams Are On The Rise: Protect The Elderly!
License & Permit Bonds 10.27.2020

Selling Used Cars? Get a DMV Bond!

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit (or if you are just hoping to buy a reasonably priced car), you’ll want to take note of this trend: used cars are in huge demand, with prices skyrocketing…
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Selling Used Cars? Get a DMV Bond!
Surety Bonds 10.27.2020

What are VA Fiduciary Bonds?

The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) cares for, serves and honors America’s veterans. The VA’s “fiduciary program” provides oversight of benefits for the most vulnerable veterans—those who cannot manage their benefits on their…
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What are VA Fiduciary Bonds?
Contract Surety 10.26.2020

Colonial Surety Company Introduces Simplify And Partner: A New Online Digital Approval Process for Contractors

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ October 26, 2020 Colonial Surety Company is thrilled to announce the launch of a direct and digital pre-qualification process for bid and performance I-Bonds®, empowering contractors across the country to simplify, partner,…
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Colonial Surety Company Introduces Simplify And Partner: A New Online Digital Approval Process for Contractors
10.24.2020

Guardianship and Guardianship Bonds: Important Updates

When a court orders a guardianship for someone deemed unable to safely make their own decisions, a fiduciary bond is generally required. These court-mandated guardianship bonds are critical and must be obtained quickly from a…
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Guardianship and Guardianship Bonds: Important Updates
Contract Surety 10.21.2020

Experts Predict Growth: Prepare to Build-and Bid

  The outlook for major spending on infrastructure is strong—regardless of election results. For contractors, now is the time to prepare for growth.  Optimism from Market Analysts One strong indicator for growth is that the…
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Experts Predict Growth: Prepare to Build-and Bid
Surety Bonds 10.18.2020

Understanding Estates and Estate Bonds: Advice for Families

Understanding Estates and Estate Bonds: Advice for Families “You can’t take it with you”—is frequently cautioned among family and friends. Yet, many of us can’t seem to bring ourselves to plan ahead for our valuables….
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Understanding Estates and Estate Bonds: Advice for Families
Court Bonds 10.18.2020

Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics

Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics If you lose a civil court case, you can try to win by appealing. You will need an appeal bond to guarantee the original judgment. Here is a quick…
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Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics
Surety Bonds 10.18.2020

BIM Results Highlight The Importance of Partnering

  New research demonstrates the success of building information modeling (BIM). It is especially effective when everyone on the project team is committed to it—and partnering effectively. The Impact of Embracing BIM Many contractors are…
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BIM Results Highlight The Importance of Partnering