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License & Permit Bonds 10.17.2020

Taking Care of Veterans: Benefit Awareness

New regulations provide support to more of the family caregivers supporting seriously injured veterans. Here are the basics—and important reminders about carefully stewarding all of the benefits veterans have earned. Giving More Family Caregivers Needed…
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Taking Care of Veterans: Benefit Awareness
License & Permit Bonds 10.11.2020

Home Repair Is Big Business: Plumbers Please

Families across the country are on the move—whether doubling up to save money or trading up to gain space. Home repair businesses are bustling. Plumbing is essential. Get bonded and get to work. Home Repair…
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Home Repair Is Big Business: Plumbers Please
Court Bonds 10.08.2020

When There Is No Will, Probate Court Steps In

  The number of Americans who do not have wills (or similar documents) has increased. Generally, when a loved dies without a will, a probate court appoints an administrator and determines the heirs. Here’s what…
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When There Is No Will, Probate Court Steps In
Court Bonds 10.05.2020

Winning A Civil Court Case: What Happens Next?

It’s finally over! You’ve won a favorable judgment in your civil court case. Now the other side plans to appeal. Big delays loom.  How could a supersedeas bond help? Be Proactive If there is a…
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Winning A Civil Court Case: What Happens Next?
Court Bonds 09.27.2020

Plans For Family Assets: Begin The Conversation Today

More family members from across generations are living together than ever before. There has never been a better—or more important— time to involve everyone in safeguarding hard earned assets. Talk About Your Savings: Take The…
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Plans For Family Assets: Begin The Conversation Today
Surety Bonds 09.25.2020

Combating Fraud In the Surety Bond Industry

Fraud happens in every kind of business—and despite regulations, the surety bond industry is no exception. Following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Hampshire Insurance Department, last week a man…
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Combating Fraud In the Surety Bond Industry
Contract Surety 09.25.2020

Construction Matters: Fast or Slow?

Even in routine times, the “stop-go” of construction projects is painful—especially for small business contractors. Just winning a bid is generally time-consuming—then, a host of other dynamics, from supply chain lags to delays in public…
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Construction Matters: Fast or Slow?
Court Bonds 09.18.2020

Who Is a Conservator? What is a Conservator Bond?

Words like “conservatorship,” “conservator” and  “conservatee” most commonly hit the news when celebrity cases are in motion.  Though these cases might tap our curiosity, we are more likely to find cases down the road, across…
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Who Is a Conservator? What is a Conservator Bond?
Surety Bonds 09.17.2020

Got a Hobby? Get Licensed and You May Have a Business Too!

Everyone has activities they enjoy doing—and the variety is fun to consider. Perhaps you enjoy whipping up artisanal cocktails to share with friends. Or, maybe you can’t wait to go fishing in your free time….
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Got a Hobby? Get Licensed and You May Have a Business Too!