Surety Solutions as a Company
Surety 101
Programs/Processes
Financials
Unusual Bonds
100

Who is our founder?

Corban Enns :) 

100

Who are the 3 parties to the bond and which party requires the bond?

Principal, Obligee and Surety. Principal.

100

Name a surety that is a Sponsored/Certified Carrier in A3.

CAP/ Hanover/ Westfield/ SwissRe/ GCNA/ Hartford or Lexington

100

A licensed professional who provides accounting services.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?

100

What is a Dog Bite Bond?

Requires any owner of a dog that has bitten a human to take steps to ensure the dog doesn’t harm other people.

200

What year was Surety Solutions acquired by AJG?

2019

200

What are the 3 C’s of surety?

Character, capacity and capital

200

What is a $ sign activity?

Activities in Epic are tasks assigned to the Servicing Role individuals listed on an a Client account. These Activities are telling you that action is required. $ Activities are tied to billing.

200
A formal examination of financial statements to verify correctness.
What is an audit?
200

What is a Dance Studio Bond?

Requires dancing schools to provide quality dance lessons and follow all code of conduct.

300

What year was Surety Solutions founded? 

2004

300

Which type of Surety makes up 2/3 of the industry written premium?

Contract Surety makes up 2/3 of the industry written premium

300

When does a cancellation occur vs. a non-renewal? 

A cancellation is at midterm. Non-renewal is at end term.

300
A form of business in which one person owns the business assets and is personally liable for the business’s debts.
What is sole proprietorship?
300

What is a Milk Dealer Bond?

Guarantees payment of shipments to the various milk producers for which the milk dealer has a contract with.

400

Who was Surety Solutions first client? (Extra 200 points if you know the bond type and amount)

Starpointe Mortgage.

*$20,000 Illinois Mortgage bond 

400

What is the difference between Surety and Insurance.

Insurance is just 2 parties. The insured and the insurer. Losses are expected. Insured pays a deductible as their portion of the loss along with the regular premiums.

Surety is a 3-party obligation. Principal, Obligee and Surety. Losses are not expected. Principal must reimburse the Surety for a loss.

400

What does NMLS stand for?

Nationwide Multistate Licensing System

400

What are the three types of financilas?

CPA Audit, Reviewed, Compiled/Compilation

400

What is a Cemetery Brokers Bond?

Promises honest and faithful performance by any person who sells, buys, lists, leases, or solicits the purchase of a cemetery property.

500

Who was the first Law Firm to support Surety Solutions?

Thomas Law Firm

500

What are the Commercial Surety Bond Types?

License & Permit, Judicial, Probate (Fiduciary), Public Official’s, Miscellaneous and Commercial Contract

500

When do you issue a Duplicate Original vs. a Superseding Duplicate Original?

Superseding DO replaces all other forms of the bond. (Issued when a change is needed) Duplicate Original is a copy of the bond form. (No change)

500
The balance sheet is a snapshot of the principal’s assets, liabilities and xxxx.
What is equity or net worth?
500

What is a Photocopier Bond?

Promises that photocopier service providers will comply with business provisions and professional code when providing photocopy services.

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