Contractor Bonds
When Bond Construction Companies Should Partner With Brokers
A bond construction company moves fast. Projects change week to week, and so do the risks. Workers come and go.
May 31, 2026
Insights
Insights for brokers who place surety and specialty risks.
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Underwriting notes, bond fundamentals and placement guides from the Approved team. New articles most weeks.
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Builder's Risk
Guide to Using Builders Risk for Mixed Residential Projects
Mixed-use residential builds do not sit neat and tidy in a checkbox. Duplexes with basement rentals, main-floor retail under apartments, or garage suites above laneways change in size, use, and risk over time.
May 30, 2026
Surety Bonds
What to Ask Before Choosing a Bond Broker in Ontario
Picking the right bond broker in Ontario can save you a lot of delays and backtracking. If you’re handling tricky builds or renovation bonds, you want someone who moves quickly and has the right approvals in place from the start.
May 28, 2026
Surety Bonds
How USA Bonding Programs Apply to Canadian Broker Portfolios
USA bonding programs aren’t just for American brokers. They can play a useful role in a Canadian broker’s portfolio, especially with clients who work across the border, hold assets or contracts in the US, or face coverage gaps from local carriers.
May 25, 2026
Builder's Risk
Managing Project Delays With Legal Coverage Options for Builders
Construction delays can create more than scheduling problems for Ontario builders. They can trigger legal disputes, bonding complications, vacant property exposures, and costly coverage gaps. This article explores how legal expense insurance, builder’s risk coverage, performance bonds, and vacant property protection help brokers support clients when projects fall behind schedule.
May 21, 2026
Commercial Bonds
Using Fidelity Bonds to Cover Internal Theft Risks
Internal theft doesn’t always look like someone stealing cash from a drawer. In many Ontario businesses, it shows up in quieter ways.
May 19, 2026
Legal Expense
Steps to Improve Documentation on Legal Disputes During Builds
Legal expense insurance can cover the headaches when a construction project hits the courts, but only if the paperwork holds up.
May 17, 2026
Errors and Omissions
Cyber Liability + E&O Insurance Wholesale Options for Specialized Industries
In specialized industries such as IT, engineering, and consulting, the growing reliance on digital infrastructure brings unique challenges.
May 15, 2026
Insurance Policy
What Expenses Are Not Covered By Legal Expenses Insurance?
Legal expense insurance can often seem like a complex topic, but it’s essentially there to help cover the costs associated with legal disputes.
May 12, 2026
Construction Project
What To Do When Construction Materials Prices Increase Mid-Project
Construction projects often face unexpected hurdles, but one of the most challenging can be the sudden increase in the cost of materials.
May 7, 2026
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