When you’re pursuing larger construction projects, proving your qualifications starts long before you submit a bid. In many cases, project owners, developers, or general contractors want reassurance that you’ll be able to obtain the required surety bonds if you’re awarded the work. That’s where a letter of bondability comes in. Whether you’re bidding on your […]
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The Contractor’s Bond Readiness Checklist: 6 Steps to Prepare Before You Bid Winning a project often comes down to more than having the lowest bid. If the project requires surety bonds, you’ll also need to demonstrate that your business is financially stable, experienced, and prepared to complete the work successfully. Unfortunately, many contractors wait until […]
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ZipBonds Named to 2026 Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 498 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies West Des Moines surety bond agency ranks No. 13 in insurance, No. 3 in Iowa and No. 1 in the Des Moines area #498 Nationally #13 Insurance #3 Iowa #1 Des Moines WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – August 11, 2026 – […]
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New State Surety Bond Requirements for Vaping (ENDS) Manufacturers: What Brokers and Agents Need to Know A new bonding category is emerging in tobacco and nicotine compliance — and it looks a lot like the early days of cannabis bonding. If you write commercial surety, this is a category worth watching closely. Pennsylvania and Mississippi […]
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If you’ve ever felt lost trying to write a surety bond — or frustrated when a client asks for a bond you’ve never heard of — you’re not alone. Most insurance agents didn’t get into the business planning to become surety experts. Yet surety bonds remain an important part of serving contractors, business owners, and […]