ABOUT THE CLAIM: . Recently, Guardian Group’s Surety Group was called in by a longtime client on an unusual claim. Although, that said, is there really such a thing as a “usual” claim in the worlds of surety and construction defects? No, not really. Every situation is different and must be assessed objectively, with the benefit of experience, of course,...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM A massive (700,000 sf) refrigerated port terminal on our nation’s East Coast serves the area’s wholesale and retail needs for fresh produce. On this surety bond claim the bonded principal, along with the installer and distributor, was responsible for the insulated wall panels. These specialized panels are intended to keep the produce at 50°F in most...

With June 1st marking the official start of hurricane season, just like you, Guardian Group is preparing for a busy CAT quarter. All eyes are currently on a Caribbean disturbance, but this one is expected to dissipate, and no recognized authorities are pegging the storm’s chances of developing into something greater at more than 20%. Whew… at least for now,...