/ ABOUT THE CLAIM / Not every surety bond claim involves a multi-million dollar construction project takeover. Often, performance bond investigations are, regardless of size, really about identifying the best and fairest way forward for the surety and its client-principal. Guardian Group’s Surety Group was recently called in to consult on behalf of one of its longstanding clients. The claim...

/ ABOUT THE CLAIM: In the wake of recent major hurricane, Guardian received a call from one of its insurance carrier-clients on behalf of a Louisiana policy holder. This owner of a 5,000 sf commercial building (a warehouse) had already filed a claim, and commenced work, repairing his roof and plywood decking. But he expressed concern to his insurance company...

/ ABOUT THE CASE, CLAIM, OR ISSUE Recently, Guardian’s Construction Defect Group was asked to consult on a Florida high-rise condominium case. The HOA complained that there were leaks all over the building. One of their claimed contributors to these leaks was the installation of CMU (concrete masonry units). Florida is widely known for issues pertaining to stucco, and at...