A surety bond is a three-party written agreement by which one party (the surety) guarantees another party (the obligee) that a third party (the principal) will perform according to the bond, statute, contract or other obligation.
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Merchants Bonding Company™ has earned the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for the fifth consecutive year, a prestigious, nationwide recognition of outstanding… read more
We are proud to announce that Merchants Bonding Company™ has once again earned a spot on the prestigious Ward’s 50 list of top-performing insurance companies for 2025.… read more
Industry leaders and professionals from across the country gathered for the 117th annual meeting of The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA). Associates from… read more
Merchants Bonding Company™ announces the planned retirement of Therese Wielage, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, in January 2026. Wielage’s 17-year tenure… read more
AM Best has affirmed Merchants Bonding Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) at A and Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) at a+, both with stable outlooks. … read more
Merchants Bonding Company is expanding its national headquarters in West Des Moines with a 30,000 square foot addition, nearly a decade after moving into its current… read more
At Merchants Bonding Company, empowering women to lead with confidence and purpose is a lasting commitment. The 2nd Annual She Leads Summit, hosted at the company’s West… read more
Merchants Bonding Company™ proudly supports the giving priorities of our associates and valued partners and aims to make a difference in the communities we’re a part of,… read more
Being ranked the 8th largest surety in the U.S. is just ONE of the reasons we’re celebrating our performance across 2024! We invite you to explore our 2024 Annual Report… read more