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Revealing the Ins and Outs of the Surety Industry with our blog articles and news. Steve Golia is a veteran Surety Producer and Underwriter. Over the course of the last 40 years, he has held a range of industry positions of responsibility including that of an underwriter, branch manager, and officer for Aetna C&S, CNA, Mountbatten Surety, and Amwest.
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1d ago
Incomplete or unsigned applications d-e-l-a-y your bond approvals! Free CE update: Join our Tuesday, 10/1/24 free Zoom webinar. 3 free CE credits, no exam. “WIP Schedules – Own Them!” Click for info. Now approved in NY State. Brought to you by your best carrier for ..read more
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4d ago
FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205Morris Plains, NJ 07950Office: 973-541-3417 ..read more
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1w ago
Actual comments from our 9/3 Free CE webinar: Actually, we DO have fun in these webinars! Join us for the next one on Tuesday, 10/1/24 “WIP Schedules – Own Them!” These schedules may look intimidating, but they are a critical ..read more
Secrets of Bonding Blog
1w ago
From your friends at FIA Surety FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205Morris Plains, NJ 07950Office: 973-541-3417 A carrier providing A rated, T-listed bonds in all states ..read more
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3w ago
What is it?Definition: nounan extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to Subdivision Bonds“his Sub-Dphobia decreased his earning ability” Fortunately, there’s a cure! Site and Subdivision Bonds are the subject of our next Free CE webinar on 9/3/24. Our monthly Zoom classes are worth ..read more
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1M ago
Workers are only as good as their tools! (Click for mood music) Remember the last time you lost your metric crescent wrench?Where was that left handed screw driver when you needed it?And what about your hammerfor? Did I hear you ..read more
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1M ago
New York Agents, stop paying for boring CE classes! Join hundreds of agents who attend our “Free CE” Zoom webinars from their home or office computers. Our fun / interesting courses are worth 3 credits each and there are no ..read more
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2M ago
“That’s a tough bonding question. Let’s ask your name here!”
BE that person with the answers.
Improve your expertise, value, earning power.
Here is the list of our upcoming Free CE courses – now approved for all New York State agents!
August 1, 2024 “Commercial and Miscellaneous Bonds”
September 3, 2024, “Understanding Site and Subdivision Bonds”
October 1, 2024, “WIP Schedules – Own Them!”
November 1, 2024, “General Indemnity Agreements – Be An Expert!”
In addition to the Free CE credits and fun we have, even experts will pick up some tips ..read more
Secrets of Bonding Blog
2M ago
FIA Surety is pleased to announce we are booking our Bestest, Best, Biggest Ever production numbers in the 40+ year history of our company!!
Thanks to our superb agents and principals for make this possible!
“Find Out What You’re Missing…!”
Also, our acclaimed Free CE program now includes New York State! Join us for our next Zoom webinar. 3 credits, no exams. Click for more info.
FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417
A carrier providing A rated, T listed bonds in all states ..read more
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3M ago
Here are 10 Tips to Increase Bonding Capacity, plus one you didn’t know about!
Let’s go!
Upgrade accounting presentation from internally prepared to CPA, or from a Compilation to a Review
Report not low bids promptly
Report contract completions
Pay back owner loans “receivable”
Add capital
Report bids submitted for less than the approved amount
Clear inter-company debts
Retain annual profits in company
Report successful collection of overdue accounts receivable
Refinance short term debt to long term
and here is the one you didn’t know… use a larger font!
These (mostly) useful tips are broug ..read more