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It doesn't take a large, national surety to meet the quick turnaround needs of small contractors. Penn National Insurance can respond to your short turnaround needs with a personal credit report-based contract bond program for up to $350,000.

All you need to do is fax a completed Rapid Response Program Application & General Indemnity Agreement  (first-time users), as well as a completed Rapid Response Bond Application , to 866-784-9256 or e-mail scanned documents to rapidresponse@pnat.com.

  • Open to all agents appointed with Penn National Insurance
  • Premium counts toward your overall profitability -- and your potential for profit sharing -- with Penn National Insurance
  • One or more bonds up to $350,000 aggregate
  • Underwritten upon receipt of signed and completed application and general indemnity agreement (based on personal credit score)
  • Commissions based on total surety production (equal to or exceeds competition)
  • $25 per thousand rate ($250 minimum premium)
Underwriting criteria
  • Credit scores of at least 600 -- no more than 3 late pays of 45 days or less within the last year; no late payment of more than 60 days; no liens, past dues, suits or judgments or bankruptcy filings.
  • Total personal credit outstanding (excluding house mortgage) cannot exceed 0.3 times indicated salary level (e.g., salary of $100,000 -- total debt cannot exceed $30,000).
  • No more than 3 credit checks in previous 12 months.
  • At least 5 years prior construction experience (foreman level or higher) prior to this company. Current company in business at least 12 months.
  • Project location must be less than 150 miles from company office.
  • Cannot subcontract more than 50 percent of the contract price.
  • Bid results must be within 10 percent.
  • Completion time must be 9 months or less.
  • Maintenance/Warranty term should not exceed one year.
  • Liquidated damages cannot exceed $750 per day.
  • Excluded classes of work (including subcontracted portions): asbestos, underground storage tank, lead remediation, environmental of any type, curtain wall, subdivision/development, completion guarantees.
Want to learn more?
Contact Michelle Stouffer at 800-388-4764 ext. 2254
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