Goldleaf Surety is here for you when you have questions about or need help navigating the world of surety bonds. For over 20 years, our experienced and knowledgeable staff has been here for you. And, as we move forward in ever-changing and uncertain times, Goldleaf Surety will continue to be here for you when you have questions or need help navigating the world of surety bonds. In these times of a “new normal,” construction projects continue to move forward and certain things remain the … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety Loves Being Your Surety Partner
On Valentine's Day, Goldleaf Surety wants you to know we love being your surety partner! In today’s culture, Valentine’s Day is a commercial celebration of romance and romantic love. However, as we all know, love has many different meanings in addition to romantic love. When Goldleaf says we love being your surety partner, our definition of love as defined by Google’s dictionary is “a great interest and pleasure in something.” We have found that, unlike us, most agents do not love surety … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety and New Year’s Resolutions
It is hard to believe that the first month of 2020 is almost in the books. While most of us talk about New Year’s resolutions the first week in January, this post looks at New Year’s resolutions one month into the New Year. I gave up New Year’s resolutions many, many years ago because I usually did not even make it through January before my commitment to the resolution was gone. Come to find out, I am not alone! An article on the Forbes website from 2018 says studies have shown that less … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety Wishes You Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from the team at Goldleaf Surety. We wish you peace, joy and prosperity this holiday season. We appreciate working with all of our partners and hope the coming hear will bring you happiness and success. From our family to yours, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Bonds Scare You
Halloween brings to mind trick-or-treating, Jack-O’-Lanterns, goblins, ghosts, ghouls, witches, bats and black cats. It has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition. The holiday originated through the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The festival was to mark the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter to come – a season strongly associated with death. The night of October 31st, the Celts believed that ghosts of the dead returned to … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety – A Partner for Successful Contractors
Construction is a cyclic industry and, to survive, company leadership needs to be prepared to manage their company through those ups and downs. One way to be prepared is to have a strong relationship with your surety provider. According to Ed Titus, SVP, Surety for Philadelphia Insurance, “A company may be doing everything right, but getting connected to the right surety carrier really depends on having an experienced surety agent who understands what carriers are looking for and understands … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety to Attend PIA Minnesota Education Day
Goldleaf Surety’s New Business Intake Manager Lori Olson will be attending the PIA Minnesota Education Day on Thursday, September 5th. This year’s Education Day is being held at the Mystic Lake Center, Prior Lake, Minnesota. Please plan to visit our booth at the PIA Minnesota Education Day on Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This trade show is always a wonderful opportunity for us to see familiar faces as well as to meet new agents from throughout Minnesota. Let us show you how our … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety to Attend Wisconsin PIA Convention
Goldleaf Surety will be attending the 70th Annual Wisconsin PIA Convention and Trade Show. This year's convention is being held at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells on August 7th and 8th. Please plan to visit our booth (booth #22) at the Convention Trade Show on Thursday, August 8th from 12:30 to 3:00 pm and visit with Regional Sales Manager Kevin L. Kohlbeck and New Business Intake Manager Lori Olson. This trade show is always a wonderful opportunity for us to see familiar … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Understands Large Commercial Surety Bonds
Large Commercial Surety Bonds generally include bonds needed in conjunction with service contracts such as transportation companies, janitorial companies, garbage collection companies, “non-sticks and bricks” construction contracts, as well as manufacturing and supply contracts. The underwriting considerations for this class of business are different from those for the contract bonds and have become more sophisticated and specialized over time. Goldleaf Surety has the expertise to help large … [Read more...]
Celebrate Smile Power Day
June 15th is the day we observe National Smile Power Day. This is a day for everyone to share the power of the smile. Growing up, one of my mom’s favorite sayings was that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. And I know it was one I used on my own children now and again. But somehow over the years we tend to forget this. Babies smile about 400 times a day, while the average adult only smiles 20 times. And, we are the only creatures on the planet that can smile. … [Read more...]