When most agents think about surety bonds, one word often comes to mind: frustrating. Slow processes. Confusing paperwork. Limited support. For many insurance agents, surety has traditionally felt more like a headache than an opportunity. At ZipBonds, we didn’t want to become just another surety bond provider. We started with a simple question: What if […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re an insurance agent or contractor, you’ve probably experienced some version of this scenario… A client needs a surety bond. You track down the right application, submit the paperwork, and wait. And wait. Then comes a request for additional information. Or worse, a decline without much explanation. What should be a straightforward process turns into […]
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Oct
Oct
What Is the SBA Surety Bond Program? The SBA Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program helps small and emerging contractors qualify for bid, performance, and payment bonds when they might not meet standard underwriting requirements. The SBA guarantees up to 90% of the bond, allowing sureties like ZipBonds to confidently approve more contractors. 2024 Program Updates […]
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Dec
Dec
When it comes to surety bonds, “good enough” doesn’t cut it. At ZipBonds, we believe contractors and insurance agents deserve more speed, expertise, and support from start to finish. Unlike providers that dabble in both insurance and bonds, we focus 100% on surety. That means we don’t just issue bonds; we craft solutions. Our approach […]
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Dec
Dec
ZipBonds is different from any other surety provider out there. Our customers come first, and we genuinely care about the outcome of your next project. When you partner with Zip, you gain a teammate who will walk with you through the bidding process until project completion. And we’re not just reliable, we’re FAST. We offer […]
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Nov
Nov
We recently contacted a contractor who couldn’t get approved for more than $1 million with his current bonding company. The next morning, he wanted to bid on a $2 million project but couldn’t get it done, so he thought that was that. Find out what happened next! How ZipBonds Helps Double Bonding Capacity for Contractor […]
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Nov
Nov
If you’re a contractor, you can pre-qualify for the contract bonds you need in 3 minutes or less on our website. Here’s the process. How Contractor Prequalification Works Our proprietary Zip Score option provides an immediate bond capacity indication for contractor applicants in minutes. Better yet, you can get your bond capacity indication WITHOUT providing […]
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Aug
Aug
If you’re an agent considering selling surety bonds, you probably have a lot of questions. This guide to frequently asked questions about surety bonds addresses common queries many agents have, offering insights into the process and shedding light on the benefits of selling surety bonds to current insurance clients. Selling surety bonds is a strategic […]
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