Surety bonds guarantee performance and protect a project owner’s investments. NASBP Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0 has many free resources that bond producers can use to educate project owners, both public and private, on the importance of surety bonds. NASBP producers can show project owners that surety bonds offer peace of mind that a project will be completed, protecting their investment and reputation.

Have you already used one or more of these resources to persuade a private project owner to require surety bonds? Make sure to fill out a Tiger Trust Award nomination form!

Surety Shorts Videos

The NASBP Surety Shorts: 9 Things Savvy Owners Should Know About Bonding video series highlights the value and importance of surety bonds for project success and protecting project owner investment and reputation.

Share videos like “What is the Cost of Surety Bonds?” on social media to easily share information with potential clients and owners.

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Including videos like “How Do Surety Bonds Guarantee the Success of the Owner’s Project?” in an email to a project owner is an interesting way to point out the value of requiring surety bonds on a project.

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Not So Fast: What To Consider Before Terminating Your General Contractor
This NASBP Blog post discusses what project owners should consider before terminating a contractor. The authors cover termination provisions, insurance coverage, existing subcontracts, and other factors to review.

 

 

 

 

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Why Private Construction Jobs Are Requiring Surety Bonds, Too
This article reviews the positive impacts surety bonds have on private construction projects. It highlights how surety bonds can protect their investments and ensure project success, reducing risks from labor shortages, cost increases, and other factors.

 

 

 

 

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Answers to 32 Questions Public and Private Owners Ask About Contract Bonding
This document explains how surety bonds benefit public and private project owners in a question-and-answer format. Starting with the basics, “What is a surety bond?,” and moving to more complex questions, this document offers a wealth of knowledge for owners with all levels of surety knowledge.

 

 

These are just some of the valuable, free tools NASBP bond producers will find in the NASBP Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0 to help them promote the surety product to construction project stakeholders, including project owners, lenders, architects, and contractors.

Check out NASBP’s social media posts every Friday to learn more about the new NASBP Toolkit 2.0 resources. Visit the Toolkit 2.0 to learn more. #BeGuaranteedToSucceed #surety.

 

Publish Date
February 13, 2026
Issue
Year
2026
Month
February
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