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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For nearly a century, Merchants Bonding Company has honed its expertise in providing contract and commercial surety bonds, offering first class service and a common sense underwriting approach.
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Merchants Bonding advocated for surety protections at the NASBP/SFAA Legislative Fly-In, pushing for bonding on WIFIA projects to protect taxpayers and ensure project… read more
With a national shortage of skilled workers in construction, encourasing interest in careers in the industry is crucial. We urge contractors, surety professionals, and… read more
Merchants Bonding Company is proud to announce the recipient and runners-up of the 2024 Shining Star Award. This award holds special significance at Merchants, as it… read more
Merchants Bonding Company has been recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents for the third consecutive year. This designation highlights the company's commitment to… read more
Groundbreaking innovation and contributions to the insurance industry have earned Merchants Bonding Company The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative’s 2024 Innovator Award.… read more
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of impactful investments in their thriving community. As a member of the Chamber’s President’s Council,… read more
A high-flying art project, a ‘wild’ zoo experience, groundbreaking medical research, inclusive sports experiences, homeless outreach; they’re all part of the broad… read more
For the first time in its history, Merchants Bonding Company finished the fiscal year among the top 10 sureties in the United States, reaching number eight in the… read more
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