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An ERISA Fidelity Bond Will NOT Protect from Cyber

The Cyber Theft Gap: Why an ERISA Fidelity Bond May Not Respond to Modern Cyber-Enabled Losses, and How Sponsors Close the Exposure The retirement plan ecosystem has become a high-value target for cybercriminals because defined contribution plans concentrate liquid assets,… Continue Reading →

Customs Bond Bust: Premium Bubbles and Loss Bubbles Could Be Painful

The customs bond market has historically been a stable, compliance-driven segment of the surety bond industry. Customs bonds are required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees owed on imported goods, as well… Continue Reading →

The General Indemnity Agreement in Commercial Surety

Clearly Understanding the Surety Bond General Indemnity Agreement as the Central Contractual Mechanism Driving Risk Allocation and Loss Recovery in Commercial Surety New surety bond producers often learn bonds as if the bond form is the whole product. Clearly understanding… Continue Reading →

Lloyd’s of London Said it, I Agree: Talent in Insurance is THE Concern

The Pipeline Crisis of Talent in Insurance: Why Underwriting and Claims Expertise Will Decide Market Winners and Losers The London specialty market is not subtle about what it sees coming. In its February 5th, 2026 market update, the London Market… Continue Reading →

ERISA Fidelity Bonds and the Cyber Lens: From Checkbox to Control

2026 EBSA Cybersecurity Enforcement and ERISA Fidelity Bonds: Compliance, Claims Causation, and Control Frameworks. First installment of our ERISA bond special report. Plan sponsors have always understood that the ERISA fidelity bond is mandatory, but too often it is treated… Continue Reading →

Contract Surety Bonding in the Dominican Republic? Your Local Insurer Can’t Help.

Statutory Surety and Insurance Compliance in the Dominican Republic: Local Underwriting and a Domincan Broker Can Protect U.S. Contractors, Enhance Bid Acceptance, and Reduce Risk. Contract surety bonding in the Dominican Republic. U.S. general contractors and developers pursuing projects in… Continue Reading →

Surety Bonds in Public Construction: Protecting Projects & Taxpayer Funds

Surety Bonds in Public Construction The importance of surety bonds in public construction work is a cornerstone of modern infrastructure development, serving as an indispensable risk management tool that safeguards public funds and guarantees project delivery. In an era of… Continue Reading →

How DOL and EBSA Policy Shifts Can Change ERISA Bond Exposure

Recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) actions have signaled a more permissive posture toward certain “non-traditional” retirement plan investments, particularly digital assets and alternative investment components within defined contribution structures. For plan sponsors, advisers,… Continue Reading →

Data Center Boom and Power Appetite Effect on Surety Companies 2026

Predictions of rising surety capacity demand in 2026 are often described as a general consequence of higher infrastructure spending. That explanation is largely accurate, but it understates the specific mechanism most likely to shape surety markets in 2026. The sharper,… Continue Reading →

Kentucky to Require Electronic Surety Bonds for Federal Student Loan Servicers via NMLS

Effective January 26, the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) will begin accepting Electronic Surety Bonds (ESB) through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) for firms applying for or renewing a Federal Student Loan Servicer License. This change… Continue Reading →

The Strategic Potential of Surety Bonds in Supporting the Global Expansion of Data Centers

The rapid expansion of global data center infrastructure has accelerated demand for reliable construction financing, risk transfer mechanisms, and comprehensive performance guarantees. Data centers are capital-intensive facilities that require rigorous engineering standards, continuous operational resiliency, and synchronized performance among multiple… Continue Reading →

Deploying the Managing General Agent Model in the Surety Class

The insurance marketplace is evolving rapidly, and specialized intermediaries are playing an increasingly central role. In 2024, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reported that direct written premium by managing general agents (MGAs) grew by 14.5%, marking the fourth… Continue Reading →

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