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...]
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...]
Happy 4th of July
Goldleaf Suety Services Wishes You a Happy 4th of July! Freedom is never given; it is won. - A. Philip Randolf Let each one of us make a promise to ourselves that as long as we live, we will help America grow into a better nation with each passing day. Our offices will be closed Friday, July 3, so that our staff can spend the holiday with family. We will be back on Monday, July 6 ready to assist you with all of your surety bond needs. Have a fun and safe … [Read more...]
Goldleaf Surety Is Here for You
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...]
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...]
Minnesota Pipe Layers Bond
Businesses that contract to provide plumbing services in Minnesota must have a plumbing contractor license. In addition, licensed plumbing contractors must also carry a surety bond. Plumbing contractors who install building water and sewer piping but do not work on subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) are required to maintain a Minnesota Pipe Layers Bond with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. As with all license bonds, this bond provides indemnification for loss or damage … [Read more...]