Comprehensive Contract Bonding Services
Contract bonds are a formidable defense against financial loss. NEC Insurance delivers robust plans at the right price, so you’re prepared when contractual obligations are breached.
If you’re a contractor or construction business shopping around for insurance, NEC is here to pair you with the best coverage at the best price while helping you understand:
Proper bonding coverage demonstrates professionalism and encourages potential clients to do business with companies that have established procedures in place to protect them from risks associated with working with outside general contractors.
The NEC Insurance team has over 45 years of experience protecting Missouri businesses against financial disaster. We apply our mature industry connections to help you explore your options and build an insurance strategy that matches your budget and objectives.
Surety bonds help you:
A contract bond, also known as a surety bond, is a form of insurance purchased by businesses when they enter into an agreement with another party or contractor. The bond guarantees that the contractor will fulfill their part of the agreement and compensates the customer should the contractor fail to do so. This form of insurance helps protect both parties from financial losses if one party fails to comply with the agreed-upon contractual obligations.
Contract bonding is designed to protect a business from financial losses due to non-performance or breach of contract. It also helps ensure that the contractor meets all contractual obligations, including payment of taxes and wages and providing workers’ compensation coverage.
Contract bonding is a vital tool for companies in every industry. However, understanding your options can be daunting when you have other responsibilities. The NEC Insurance team lends our expertise to highlight a clear-cut path to coverage.
There are different types of contract bonds available for purchase depending on the type of project or transaction being completed. NEC Insurance is your source for excellent contract bonding tools and resources. We guide you through the market.
Performance bonds are required for large construction projects and guarantee that contractors will complete them within budget and on time. With this type of coverage, businesses may avoid expensive costs associated with project delays or non-performance by contractors, which can significantly reduce profits or cause financial hardship for the company.
These bonds are especially beneficial for businesses operating in high-risk industries such as construction. The bond can help provide peace of mind knowing that you have the financial security to cover any losses due to a contractor or subcontractor failing to perform on contracts. NEC Insurance can help you evaluate your situation and decide whether performance bond insurance is the right fit.
Payment bonds ensure that contractors will pay all subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers associated with a project in full upon completion. The payment bond will cover the associated costs if your customer fails to pay you for services rendered. This type of coverage is beneficial in construction projects because it can protect contractors and suppliers against losses due to non-payment.
NEC Insurance’s payment bond insurance strategies give project owners peace of mind by letting them know that they won’t be left out in the cold if something goes wrong with a project or they don’t receive payment from their customers on time. Adequate protection ensures your business’s future success.
License bonds protect customers from any harm or losses resulting from a business’s failure to comply with laws and regulations. In other words, they ensure that businesses remain honest and ethical. A license bond can protect your business from potential liability issues or financial losses due to fraud or negligence.
NEC Insurance is prepared to help you discover the right license bond for your organization. We help you find a policy quickly to prevent penalties and other legal ramifications. Some of the most common types include contractor license bonds, collection agency bonds, motor vehicle dealer bonds, and court appearance bonds. Each type serves a different purpose and provides varying levels of protection for both customers and businesses.
Bid bonds guarantee that contractors will enter a contract if they are awarded a bid; this helps protect against any deceptive bidding practices from contractors to win a bid but not perform work as promised. A bid bond provides contractors with additional security and assurance, reducing their risk and making them more competitive during the bidding process. Companies with bid bonds can typically submit larger bids without worrying about how they’ll fulfill their obligations should they win.