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The top 5 reasons for contract failure

August 14, 2023 UFG Insurance Surety Read Time: 5 min

Surety bond claims and contract failure typically stem from five (preventable) problems. Here’s how your surety agent can help you navigate these risks.

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10 business lessons contractors can learn from

June 4, 2020 UFG Insurance Surety

A surety is an important partner for contractors when it comes to successfully growing their business. Here are 10 business lessons contractors can learn from to avoid destroying their bonding.

The 4 most common types of contract bonds

May 13, 2020 UFG Insurance Surety

Want to stand out from the competition? That’s where a contract surety bond and surety capacity come into play. Here are the four most common types of contract bonds.

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4 Cybersecurity attacks to think about in 2020

April 23, 2020 UFG Insurance Business

Some trends are worth following. Avoid identity theft and keep your personal information safe by staying in-the-know about these 4 trending cyberattacks.

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The basics of cybersecurity insurance coverage for businesses

April 21, 2020 UFG Insurance Business

Do you know how to spot a phishing attempt? Is your business truly protected? Here we look at the basics of cybersecurity insurance coverage for businesses and how we can help.

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5 tips to help grow your independent contractor business

March 18, 2020 UFG Insurance Business Surety

Here are five effective tips to help grow your independent contractor business.

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The 5 most common small business insurance claims

February 28, 2020 UFG Insurance Business

If you're a small business owner, it's important to understand frequent insurance claims that occur. Learn more about five of the most common.

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5 things to do after a car accident

January 8, 2020 UFG Insurance Auto

From big collisions to small fender-benders, emotions can run high after a car crash. Here are 5 things to help you remember what to do after an auto accident.

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3 Keys to Establishing a Surety Relationship

January 6, 2020 UFG Insurance Surety

Contractors have enough to worry about. But if you’re considering pursuing projects requiring surety bonds, the first step is to build a surety relationship that will benefit you for years to come.

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The surety claim process: What you need to know

December 31, 2019 UFG Insurance Surety

Did you receive a claim on your surety bond? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. Here, we discuss what you need to know in the surety claim process.