"America is a tune. It must be sung together." -Gerald Stanley Lee Happy Independence Day from Goldleaf Surety Services! Freedom is one of the most priceless gifts in life. As we celebrate this special day, let us aspire to observe the principles on which this great nation was built; always be grateful for the freedoms we have been blessed with; and continue to work hand in hand for a better tomorrow. Our offices will be closed Monday, July 5th, so that … [Read more...]
Graduate to a Better Surety Partner
Over the last month, my family and I have been receiving invitations to both high school and collage graduations for the children of our family and friends. It is such an exciting time in life and definitely an accomplishment to be celebrated. While many see this milestone as an end to a chapter of their lives, the word commencement is defined as the act or celebration of beginning. Commencement ceremonies celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in life, not the end of the old. While we … [Read more...]
Shamrocks, Horseshoes and the Luck of the Irish
This St. Patrick's Day we want to share a secret with you, it isn't about shamrocks, horseshoes, and the luck of the Irish. In fact, it isn't about luck at all. When you need assistance placing surety bonds for your client, you don't need shamrocks, horseshoes or the luck of the Irish on your side. You need Goldleaf Surety Services on your side. As a national surety-only agency, we are here to help. Goldleaf Surety does not retail any insurance – we deal only in surety bonds. If your … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety And Your New Year’s Resolutions
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to be more productive with your time at the office, Goldleaf Surety is here to help you make that resolution a reality. Surety bonds can be a time-consuming, costly and embarrassing process for many agencies. Producers and CSRs can face steep learning curves if they want to handle the product. With hundreds of different bonds available, your staff may not know which markets are most likely to write a particular class of bond, which forms to use, or … [Read more...]
Autumn Shows Us How Beautiful it is to Let Things Go
I have to say that my favorite season of the year has always been autumn. While it does herald in shorter days and cooler weather, I find it the most beautiful of all seasons. I love pulling out my fall home decor and seeing all the beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows both inside and outside my home. (I also love it when my young granddaughter comes and rearranges by decor because I just don't have her eye for these things!) I love trips to the apple orchard, bonfires, hot chocolate with … [Read more...]
Surety Bond or Letter of Credit – What’s the Difference
Both surety bonds and letters of credit are used as a risk management tool on construction and development projects. For this reason, Goldleaf Surety is often asked surety bond or letter of credit – what’s the difference. In September and October of 2015, Goldleaf Surety did a series of blog post comparing surety bonds and letters of credit in detail. (Surety Bonds and Bank Letters of Credit Comparisons, Part 1; Surety Bonds and Bank Letters of Credit Comparisons, Part 2; Surety Bonds and … [Read more...]
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer. The last long weekend to spend time with friends and family. Like other holidays, the real reason we celebrate the holiday can be overlooked. So, why do we celebrate Labor Day? It is a day set aside to celebrate the contributions and dedication of the 122 million men and women who are in the United States workforce. The first Labor Day in the U.S. was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. It was held in New York City and planned … [Read more...]
RELAX – Goldleaf Surety Has You Covered
To celebrate National Relaxation Day, Goldleaf Surety would like to take the worry out of your bond placement frustrations. As a national surety provider licensed in all 50 states and working with more than two dozen surety companies, Goldleaf Surety has the knowledge and relationships to provide you with a wide range of bonding capacity for all types, sizes and classes of bonds. Contract Bonds – Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Subdivision/Site Improvement Bonds are … [Read more...]
Legislation Affects MVD Bond Requirements
Several states have enacted new legislation affecting Motor Vehicle Dealer (MVD) Bond Requirements. Alabama HB 393, which becomes effective October 1, 2020, makes several changes to the regulations governing the issuance of a motor vehicle dealer license. One of these changes increases the license bond amount for new motor vehicle dealers, used motor vehicle dealers, motor vehicle re-builders, or motor vehicles wholesalers to be for not less than $50,000 or another amount that the Department … [Read more...]
Meet Goldleaf Surety’s Newest Team Member
Goldleaf Surety would like to welcome the newest member to our team, Cal Anderson. Cal grew up in Montevideo and worked at Goldleaf during the summer throughout high school and college. He attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, majoring in finance. Once he graduated, he moved to the twin cities for a few years to expand his knowledge of the insurance industry. He has now returned to work at Goldleaf full-time as an Account Specialist. He enjoys spending time at the lake … [Read more...]