by Sierra Maine | Apr 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The construction industry is unpredictable, and a change in contract price is common. Many contractors wonder if they can get a refund on their bond premiums. The answer is sometimes. But also, sometimes there can be an additional billing Performance Bonds guarantee...
by Sierra Maine | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is a Washington bid bond? Let’s say an obligee (usually a large general contractor, a government body, or an institution such as a school or church) wants to hire someone to do a project for them. They could request bids to see which contractors can provide the...
by Sierra Maine | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
In many states, to be a licensed contractor, you are required by the state to have a bond. Sometimes it’s state-regulated, and other times it differs between counties or even cities. In some states, the requirement is the same for everyone, and sometimes it’s set by...
by Sierra Maine | Mar 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fiscal Year End Report (“FYE”) Explained As the Fiscal Year ends and the spring bidding season begins, your Surety needs to update your underwriting files with current data. Your assistance in keeping your file up to date will allow the Surety to provide...
by Sierra Maine | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the first questions we hear from potential clients is “Can you get me a Surety Bond?” and the second is “How much will that cost?” Our answers are typically “Depends on several underwriting factors, but it doesn’t cost anything to find out”. Here are the...
by Sierra Maine | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Financial Statements Explained As a Contractor or other entity needing a Surety Bond Program, you’re likely being asked to provide Financial Statements. This may be confusing, since you were able to easily buy $1,000,000 of Insurance without any Financial...
