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Merchants Bonding Joins SuretyBind, Lending a Century of Surety Expertise to a Push for Modernization

Merchants Bonding Company™ announces its membership with SuretyBind as the initial associate member of the new technology company, owned by leading members of the… read more

Empowering Our Partners' Growth: Merchants Earns Ward's 50 Distinction for Financial Strength

In the surety industry, sustainable growth depends on capacity and financial strength. To confidently pursue major accounts and secure critical bonds, you need a partner… read more

AM Best Revises Merchants Bonding Outlook to Positive, Affirms A (Excellent) Rating

Merchants Bonding is proud to announce that AM Best has revised our outlook to positive while affirming our Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer… read more

Gray’s Lake Improvements Highlight Merchants Bonding Company Foundation Giving

The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation contributed $10,000 toward a new playground and sprayground along with dock improvements as part of a broader community… read more

Merchants Bonding Names Gary Scholten to Board of Directors

Merchants Bonding Company™ has elected Gary Scholten, former Principal Financial Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), to its Board of Directors. With decades of… read more

Merchants Approved for SBA Plan A, Expanding Support for Small Business Contractors

Merchants National Bonding, Inc. has been approved to participate in the SBA Prior Approval (Plan A) Program, strengthening our ability to support and fight for small… read more

Merchants Bonding Company Named 2026 United Way Live United Champion

Merchants Bonding Company™ has been named a 2026 Live United Champion by the United Way of Central Iowa, marking the second consecutive year the company has received this… read more

Bonding Requirements Protect Public Investments

Public construction projects are funded by taxpayers and built to serve our communities for generations. That level of investment calls for common sense risk management… read more

Merchants Reports Record 2025 Results

Merchants Bonding Company™ reported record financial results for 2025, with a 13.3 percent increase over the prior year. Company surplus hit historic highs, reinforcing… read more