If you have a general surety bond question, you can ask it on our quick answer page.
This bond indemnifies the issuer of a duplicate security against claims of anyone claiming to be the owner of the original instrument/security. The instrument/security must be lost at least 60 days. If the lost instrument is a bank or certified check, the check must be missing for at least 60 days before a bond will be issued.
Click here to access our online bond application or call our office to discuss your situation. We will need a few court documents to support the review which are outlined within the bond application. The cost of a bond is known as “bond premium”. We do not charge any hidden fees. Premiums are calculated on the actual bond amount.
Our normal turnaround time for all forms of court bonds is generally 24-48 hours. In some cases, we can even have the bond delivered to your office the same day.
A great deal of financial and other documentation is needed to apply for bonds, just as for any other type of credit, including mortgages or bank lines. We will help you gather the correct information in the correct format, and will submit your information to the appropriate companies as quickly as possible. The length of time it may take to get your bonds will depend on how fast you are able to provide the required information to your agent, and how quickly your agent handles the submission. At Jasper Surety, our goal is to get you results quickly so you can turn your attention to obtaining and completing your jobs.
There are many factors that are considered when a surety bond is issued. The complete financial picture of each company and its owners are analyzed in context. No two contractors are alike, and each company must qualify on its own respective merits. Your surety agent will guide you to the right bonding company for your business, and will help you qualify for the maximum bonding line.
Surety is not insurance! While some insurance agencies which handle contractors may have an in-house Surety Dept., most insurance agents are not familiar with what is needed to obtain and maintain a surety line for their contractor clients. Negotiating a surety line requires specific knowledge of financial analysis, a thorough knowledge of the surety companies operating within a specific geographic area, good relationships with the surety underwriters and knowledge of what their appetites and criteria may be, and an understanding of how the contractor operates and runs his/her company. A surety agent will work together with your insurance agent and other financial consultants to provide your company with the tools you need to prosper.