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If you’re a residential contractor in Georgia—or planning to become one—you’ve probably heard terms like: Contractor Bond Surety Bond License Bond “Licensed and Insured” But many Georgia contractors are still unclear about: when contractor bonds are required how contractor bonds work whether they need one and how bonds differ from insurance. This guide explains what […]

If you’re a residential contractor, remodeler, roofer, HVAC contractor, painter, electrician, plumber, or general contractor, you’ve probably heard terms like: Contractor Bond Surety Bond License Bond Performance Bond “Licensed and Insured” But many contractors across the United States are still unclear about: when contractor bonds are required how contractor bonds work whether they need one

As a contractor, knowing the difference between admitted and non-admitted insurance companies is key—kind of like knowing the difference between a hammer and a nail gun! In the most simplistic terms, an “admitted” insurance provider has been approved by a state’s Department of Insurance, and a “non-admitted” carrier has not. While this simple definition might