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MERCHANTS INVESTS IN SURETY INCLUSION

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CHARTING THE COURSE FOR MERCHANTS

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2023 BILL WARNER SR. MEMORIAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

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90 YEARS OF YES TO THE BEST

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SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS: FOUR POWERFUL TOOLS IN THE MERCHANTS TOOLBOX

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ERISA FIDELITY BONDS: PRE-EXECUTED AND WITH INFLATION GUARD

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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES

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NAMED BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS

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Common Sense Underwriting
First Class Experiences

Delivering common sense underwriting and first class experiences drives us every day.

The Merchants’ common sense difference means an entire company of surety experts has your back because surety is what we do.

No checklists
No inflexible minimums or ratio

Just YES to the best! Yes to the best agents, accounts and associates for 90 years and counting.


Merchants Bonding does everything right - common sense underwriting with a focus on meaningful technological innovation - all with an eye on customer service to their agents and clients.

Contract Bonds

Contract surety bonds provide financial security and construction assurance on building and construction projects.

Commercial / Fidelity Bonds

Commercial surety bonds guarantee that certain obligations of a principal will be performed.

Claims

Our claims professionals take a common sense and proactive approach to handling claims to ensure completion of bond obligations.
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Careers

Merchants Bonding Company is dedicated not only to ensuring our associates have opportunities for growth, but actively encouraging and supporting that growth. We believe providing the right tools and resources within an inclusive culture allows associates to perform at their highest level.

Current Job Openings

“We value a positive and collaborative workplace culture through trust, loyalty and respect.”

Philanthropy

  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Community Outreach Council
  • Year-round Company Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities

Work/Life Fit

  • 37.5 Hour Work Week
  • Work/Life Integration
  • Employment Opportunities Nationwide
  • Dress for Your Day
  • Infants in the Workplace
  • Pregnancy Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay/Floating Holidays
  • Birthday Time Off
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Education Day Off

Healthy Mind & Body

  • Flu Shot Clinic
  • Fitness Center
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Activity Reimbursement
  • Wellness Speakers/Programs
  • Wellness Participation Discounts
  • Life Advisor Coach
  • No-cost Virtual Mental Wellness Counseling

Compensation & Retirement Programs

  • 401(k) with Company Match & Roth Option
  • Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus Program
  • Long Term Incentive Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Departmental Professional Advancement

Education/Career Development

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Industry Designations
  • Annual In-house Training Opportunities
  • Position-specific Certifications/Memberships
  • Employee Resource Groups

Health/Supplementary Benefits

  • Accident Plans
  • Critical Illness Plans
  • Legal Assistance
  • ID Theft Program
  • Three Levels of Medical Insurance, Including No-Cost Option
  • Prescription Plan with Mail Order Service
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance (company paid)
  • Short Term Disability (company paid)
  • Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telemedicine
  • Health Advocate Resource

NEWS

Merchants Increases Investment in WDM Chamber

September 21, 2023

Merchants Bonding Company increased our membership commitment to the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce by joining the President’s Council. At this level, we now have the… read more

Surety Automation & Data Drivers Gain Traction

August 28, 2023

Surety automation is on the rise, and the benefits are clear. Sureties invested in technology supporting automation can improve efficiency, increase security and enhance… read more

Merchants Event Raises Record Funds

August 22, 2023

Merchants Bonding Company Foundation’s Bill Warner Sr. Memorial Charity Golf Classic raised $171,278 for EveryStep’s Stork’s Nest program, a record amount for the event,… read more

Merchants Named to Ward's 50

August 10, 2023

The industry continues to recognize Merchants’ performance, with our placement in the Ward’s 50 group of top performing companies for 2023. Our inclusion is based on… read more