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Originally Posted by Surety Queen This type of bond is a bit harder to write because there seem to be a large amount of claims filed against them. All it takes is for a company to be late in making their payments to the Union's benefit program for a claim to be filed. |
In addition, the bond also guarantees payment of wages. For large, experienced contracting firms with audited financial statements and a large work program, the bonds can be written rather freely. The claims activity usually comes from the smaller firms who, as economic conditions fluctuate, may find themselves without the resources to fulfill their commitments. Many bond companies won't write these bonds without full collateral.