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    Bringas Insurance Group

    Bonds (Surety Bonds)

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    It's not insurance — it's a guarantee that you deliver

    Bonds work differently than traditional insurance. A surety bond is a three-party agreement: the principal (you), the obligee (the party requiring the bond), and the surety (the company guaranteeing performance). Insurance protects you — a bond protects the third party against your failure to fulfill an obligation.

    Coverage Details

    What's Covered?

    A clear breakdown of every protection layer included in your policy.

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    Contract Bonds

    Used in construction projects to guarantee a contractor will bid honestly, complete the work, and pay subcontractors and suppliers.

    Bid Bonds (proposal guarantee)Performance Bonds (project completion)Payment Bonds (sub & supplier payments)Maintenance Bonds (warranty period)
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    License & Permit Bonds

    Required by federal, state, or local agencies for businesses to operate legally. Common for contractors, auto dealers, mortgage brokers, and many trades.

    WA Contractor Bond ($12K-$30K)Auto Dealer BondNotary BondMortgage Broker Bond
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    Commercial Surety

    Covers a wide range of business and financial obligations required by contracts, statutes, or regulators.

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    Court Bonds

    Required by courts in legal proceedings — including judicial bonds (appeals, attachments) and fiduciary bonds (executors, guardians, administrators).

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    Subdivision (Site Improvement) Bonds

    Required by municipalities to guarantee that developers complete public improvements — streets, sidewalks, sewers, lighting — as part of a new development.

    Important

    What Many Don't Understand

    If a claim is paid, the surety covers the obligee — but you (the principal) must reimburse the surety in full. Underwriting is based on personal credit, business financials, experience, and the size of the project. Better credit and stronger financials directly translate into lower bond rates.

    • Personal credit history is reviewed
    • Business financials are evaluated
    • Project type & risk affect the rate
    • Indemnity agreement is required
    The Process

    Our Approach

    We know bonds can be complicated. We explain clearly what you need, help you meet requirements, and work with reliable companies.

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    Clear explanations

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    Help meeting requirements

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    Reliable company partners

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