How do Performance Bond Claims Work?

How do Performance Bond Claims Work? One of the most important things to note about Performance Bonds is how they may be called upon, or claimed against. This blog will answer all your questions about how Performance Bond claims work, and when they might be called upon. What Types of Performance Bonds Exist and Why…

How do Performance Bonds Work?

How do Performance Bonds Work? Understanding Performance Bonds and how they work is important in the construction industry, whether you are a contractor or employer. Therefore, understanding how Performance Bonds work is also vital. This blog will discuss everything you need to know about how Performance Bonds work and their relevance to construction projects. What…

The Impact of Macroeconomic and Insolvency Trends on the Surety Sector

The Impact of Macroeconomic and Insolvency Trends on the Surety Sector The Bonds and Surety market rarely operates in a vacuum. Broader economic conditions, including inflation, interest-rate changes, cost pressures, and construction-industry insolvency waves, deeply influence both the demand for and supply of Surety Bonds. For employers, funders and contractors, understanding these trends is critical…

Alternative Security Options When Surety Capacity is Limited

Alternative Security Options When Surety Capacity is Limited The UK construction landscape is shifting. Supply chain pressures, tougher underwriting standards and a more cautious financial climate mean that surety bond capacity is increasingly constrained.  Traditionally, Performance Bonds are the go-to security mechanism for ensuring contract completion and protecting employers against contractor default. But when surety…

5 Key Changes in Surety Bond Underwriting: What Contractors Must Know

5 Key Changes in Surety Bond Underwriting: What Contractors Must Know Surety bond underwriting criteria across the UK construction sector are tightening in response to rising contractor insolvencies.   Fueled by fluctuating material costs, weak supply chains, and increasing employer expectations, surety providers have to adapt. This reassessment of risk evaluation is causing a noticeable shift…

Who Pays for A Performance Bond?

Who Pays for A Performance Bond? Whenever a contractor is asked to provide a Performance Bond as part of a construction contract, one of the first questions is who pays for the Performance Bond? Understanding this clearly helps you budget your tender, assess your risk, and negotiate contract terms with confidence. This blog will discuss…