Surety Bonds vs. Insurance

Most good businesses out there advertise themselves as being “bonded and insured,” which can seem confusing, as most people think that bonds and insurance are the same things. Isn’t that phrase, then, redundant? The truth is that no, it’s not precisely redundant; there are certain important ...

Contractor Surety Bonds Explained

Contractors are frequently required to obtain surety bonding before they can be eligible to participate in a project. This requirement stems from the U.S. Miller Act, which set a precedent that publicly funded projects valued at $100,000 or more must be secured by performance and payment bonds. Thes...