/ ABOUT THE CLAIM / Not too long ago, Guardian’s surety claim experts were called in by one of the industry’s largest sureties for immediate support on a claim for which the bond amount at risk exceeded $18MM. Surety bond claims include not only traditional construction projects but computer engineering, I.T. systems and security, programming and software development, as well....

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM Recently, Guardian was asked to consult on a surety bond claim at a commercial facility in the Midwest. The bonded principal was an electrical contractor who had been awarded the $6 MM project due to his company’s specialized experience. When the obligee observed that progress was lagging, the surety was notified. In turn, the surety reached...

/ ABOUT THE SITUATION SURETY COMPANIES FACE: / While we typically highlight one unique, topical, or otherwise interesting surety claim in this space, it is important to note that not every claim is exceptional. Many more are routine, but these claims too must be handled in a timely, reliable manner. In this “case study” we will discuss not a single...