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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 agents, accounts and associates.


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

A Bridge to a Better Community!

November 25, 2024

A long-awaited connection between two major parks in the Des Moines metro area is now open. The Athene Pedestrian Bridge links Raccoon River Park and Walnut Woods State… read more

Merchants Bonding Named a Top 3 Performing Surety Partner by SBA

November 13, 2024

Merchants Bonding Company's continued dedication to small, emerging, and underrepresented contractors contributed to a monumental milestone for the Surety Bond Guarantee… read more

A Party With a Purpose

November 12, 2024

Celebrating and having fun is always on the agenda at Merchants Bonding Company, especially when it’s for a great cause! Merchants’ Party With a Purpose capped off its… read more

Risky Business

November 4, 2024

It’s a risky business. With an average margin of just 6%, contractors have little to no room for project failures. So, how can they mitigate risks to protect their… read more