Ask the Surety Pro
My Credit Score Has taken a Hit During the Pandemic. How Do Poor Credit Scores Impact Access to Bonding?
Donzaleigh Powell of Anderson & Catania Surety Services offers some encouraging advice to those whose credit has been hit hard by the pandemic, or who may have low credit scores in general.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 02/19/2021
How is a Surety Broker Different from a Commercial Insurance Broker?
Brent Headley, Surety Account Executive at Anderson & Catania Surety Services LLC, discusses how surety brokers differ from commercial insurance brokers.
Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 01/15/2021
Why Are Personal Guarantees Required for Surety Bonds?
Joe Catania, President of Anderson & Catania Surety Services, discusses the reason why owners of construction or contractor companies must sign a personal guarantee with a surety company.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 12/21/2020
Anderson & Catania Surety Services Welcomes Donzaleigh Powell
Meet Donzaleigh Powell! From Nashville, Tennessee, she joins Anderson & Catania Surety Services, bringing her longstanding relationships with subcontractors, prime contractors, project owners, and construction industry decision-makers to the team. Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 12/02/2020
What is the Main Factor That Determines My Bond Rates?
Brent Headley, Surety Account Executive at Anderson & Catania Surety Services LLC, discusses what impacts surety rates, including the primary factor that determines your bond rates.
Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 11/17/2020
How is Anderson & Catania Surety Services Differentiated from Other Surety Brokers/Insurance Agents?
Richard G. Anderson, CEO of Anderson & Catania Surety Services LLC, explains how the firm distinguishes itself from other bond service companies while helping its national and international clients.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 10/07/2020
How Do I Use My Banking Relationship to Grow My Bonding Capacity?
Brent Headley of Anderson & Catania Surety Services explains how relationships with building contractors are built on trust and how a good banking relationship can help establish that trust.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 09/09/2020
Growth Strategy Trends Within the Construction Industry
Senior Surety Bond Broker & Advisor at Anderson and Cantania Surety Services, Chris Smith, discusses growth strategy trends within the construction industry with Johanna Quintero on Episode 6 of Smartvine Podcast.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 09/03/2020
How Important is it to Work with a CPA Who is Well Versed in Surety?
Your financial statements are only as accurate as the accountant who prepares them. It’s important to work with a CPA who is construction-savvy and knowledgeable about construction accounting.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 08/13/2020
How Do Surety Companies Evaluate a Contractor’s Working Capital?
Brent Headley of Anderson & Catania considers working capital to be one of the most important financial considerations in determining a contractor’s bonding program.
Categories: Contract Bonds | Authored by: acsurety | Posted: 07/30/2020