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Contract Surety 01.28.2020

Benefits of the Partnership Account for Associations

Our Partnership Account has helped streamline the bonding and insurance process for industry associations and their members. The Partnership Account is a business arrangement between Colonial Surety and industry associations that can help generate revenue…
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Benefits of the Partnership Account for Associations
Surety Bonds 01.28.2020

Colorado Lost Instrument Bond

In the state of Colorado, a lost instrument surety bond is required to protect against losses of financial securities, like checks, stock certificates, mortgages, certificates of deposits, money orders, bankbooks, unclaimed property, promissory notes, life…
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Colorado Lost Instrument Bond
License & Permit Bonds 01.28.2020

A Licensing Guide for South Carolina Residential Builders

In South Carolina, home builders must follow specific steps in order to be officially licensed and carry out future projects. Though the licensing process for residential builders can be relatively simple, there are critical events…
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A Licensing Guide for South Carolina Residential Builders
License & Permit Bonds 01.27.2020

How to Start your Cemetery Business the Right Way

A cemetery extends caring and thoughtful services for those who are affected by a loved one’s passing. Their chief objective is to create a clean plot of ground for burial, as well as providing cremation,…
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How to Start your Cemetery Business the Right Way
Surety Bonds 01.27.2020

Which Types of Alabama Public Officials Require a Surety Bond?

Prior to assuming office, myriad Alabama public officials need to file a surety bond as a prerequisite to commencing their term. Below, we will discuss a number of categories of public officials who statutorily require…
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Which Types of Alabama Public Officials Require a Surety Bond?
License & Permit Bonds 01.27.2020

Requirements for a New Jersey Driving School License

Teaching driver’s education to future drivers is a thrilling, rewarding experience for both the teacher and the pupil. However, before you get behind the wheel, there are a few procedures you must follow to obtain…
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Requirements for a New Jersey Driving School License
Surety Bonds 01.26.2020

How to Became a Notary in New Jersey

Becoming a Notary in the state of New Jersey can be a long but rewarding process. The New Jersey Notary commission’s term is five years long and additional costs during the application process can depend…
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How to Became a Notary in New Jersey
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 01.24.2020

Retirement Plans In Danger From Cyber Attacks

When trying to determine where the next cyber attacker will strike, it’s important to understand what type of information hackers are hungry for. Retirement plans check all of an attacker’s boxes, as benefit plan data…
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Retirement Plans In Danger From Cyber Attacks
Fidelity Bonds 01.23.2020

The Benefits of the Partnership Account for Pension Professionals

If you are a pension professional, you understand how taxing it can be overseeing employee benefit plans. As retirement benefits and plans transform over time, fiduciary duties remain obscure and ever-changing.  This process can be…
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The Benefits of the Partnership Account for Pension Professionals