Commercial Lines

Agents in the surety bond sector must understand not only the intricacies of the product but also the broader market conditions at play. Here are three tips.

“With the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers across the U.S., I see the energy sector poised for major growth,” says independent agent Evan Swindall. “The increased need for power generation and infrastructure to support this growth will drive significant opportunities in energy-related industries.”

While the global surety market is expected to continue to grow through 2032, it has yet to see changes driven by funding allocation for government contracts or by tariffs. 

Demand for surety bonds remains strong thanks to federal government legislation funding construction and other growth areas such as fraud mitigation.

The soft market for bonds has been underpinned by sufficient reinsurer capacity and new surety company entrants into the market. However, there are some indications that the market is hardening.

If you’re not offering your clients the bonds they need to comply with local, state and federal requirements, one of your competitors will.

By understanding the ins and outs of an ERISA bond and what it protects against, independent agents can better position themselves to offer this important coverage.

Thanks in part to federal infrastructure spending, the commercial surety market is booming in the U.S., which has triggered a steady flow of work for contractors and an equally satisfying demand for commercial bonds.

Here’s how an agent can to explain this unique requirement to their surety clients.

Here’s what instant issue really means, as well as insights on the underwriting capabilities agents should actually care about.