Case Studies

�Թ�� Surety Goes Beyond The Numbers To Write An $18 Million Bond

�Թ�� Surety — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Not every surety decision is strictly by the numbers.

�Թ�� Surety Underwrites Unique Modular Housing Project In Honolulu

�Թ�� Surety — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The City and County of Honolulu faced a challenge: how to build affordable, low-income housing on an island known for its high construction costs. The solution turned out to be pre-fabricated units manufactured in Canada, shipped to Honolulu and installed by a local contractor.

�Թ�� Surety Underwrites Oregon’s Largest Minority Construction Contract

�Թ�� Surety — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Sometimes a construction project is more than just a building, road or green space. It’s a catalyst for economic growth — in this case, the source of minority job opportunities and needed improvements in an underserved area of Portland, Oregon.

Restoring The USS Alabama – A Bond Project With A Past

�Թ�� Surety — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

When the World War II battleship USS Alabama went into retirement, it was with an eye to a long future. But to keep the old “Heroine of the Pacific” healthy enough for the public to enjoy, some restoration was needed.

�Թ�� Surety Goes High-Tech With Pittsburgh Pirates Video Project

�Թ�� Surety — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

A major league ballpark can be a feast for the senses, from colorful fan gear to a tasty barbecue sandwich. There’s always plenty of action down on the field, but visitors like to be entertained in the stands as well.

�Թ�� Surety Underwrites Award-Winning Restoration Project

�Թ�� Surety — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The story of the Monroe Street Abbey restoration in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of vision and perseverance. Erected originally as a Baptist church in 1929, this Italian Gothic Revival building is one of the oldest structures in the city. Nearly destroyed by a fire in 1984, today it stands as both a landmark and a testament to innovative renewal and transformation.

Pure Guts - Pure Michigan

�Թ�� Surety — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Michigan's two peninsulas were finally connected in 1957, after 20 years of planning, and close to $100 million in construction and engineering costs with the construction of a bridge crossing the Straits of Mackinac.

But the work didn't stop there. Something this beautiful and majestic needs constant upkeep. This engineering marvel needs constant maintenance, cleaning and re-coating. In 2016, it was time for a major sandblast and painting.

Large Transportation Risk: Auto Limits and Retentions

�Թ�� Risk Management — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:18:18 GMT

�Թ�� Risk Management (ORRM) was contacted by the broker for a large transportation risk insured looking to restructure their primary Auto Liability limits and retentions in the most cost effective manner, given their growth in units and loss projections. The cost of their current program was growing significantly due to market conditions and their successful business growth.

Energy Industry: Identifying the Right Workers' Compensation Program Design

�Թ�� Risk Management — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:14:31 GMT

An energy company with a large deductible program decided to market their Primary Workers’ Compensation Policy. The company was frustrated with the renewal process with their incumbent carrier and the lack of transparency in the premium components.

Large Communications Provider: Collateral Issues

�Թ�� Risk Management — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:09:12 GMT

A large communications provider was having ongoing concerns with its casualty insurance carrier regarding the calculation of program collateral requirements. The insured was aggravated with the delay in providing calculations and the lack of detail offered by the carrier.