GITNUXREPORT 2026

Surety Bond Industry Statistics

The global surety bond market is growing significantly, driven by robust construction and infrastructure projects.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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License and permit bonds dominate with 25% market share in commercial surety segment in 2023.

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Contract performance bonds are required for 100% of federal construction projects over $150,000 per Miller Act.

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Bid bonds secure 15-20% of the bid amount, typically used in 90% of competitive public bids.

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Fidelity bonds cover employee theft losses averaging $50,000 per incident in 80% of claims.

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Payment bonds ensure subcontractor payments in 95% of U.S. public construction contracts over $35,000.

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Maintenance bonds cover defects for 1-2 years post-construction in 70% of projects.

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Court bonds, including appeal bonds, numbered 150,000 issued annually in U.S. courts.

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Probate bonds protect estates valued over $100,000 in 60% of U.S. probate cases.

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Customs bonds secure duties on imports exceeding $2,500 in value for continuous entry.

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ERISA fidelity bonds are mandatory for pension plans covering 401(k)s with assets over $1 million.

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Janitorial bonds cover theft and damage up to $10,000 in 40% of commercial cleaning contracts.

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Automobile dealer bonds range from $10,000 to $100,000 based on state regulations in 50 states.

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Notary public bonds are $10,000 in 45 states, renewed annually.

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Fuel tax bonds secure IFTA filings for trucking fleets over 26,000 lbs GVW.

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Subdivision bonds guarantee infrastructure completion in 75% of new developments.

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Public official bonds cover elected officials up to $50,000 per state statute in 30 states.

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Lost instrument bonds replace securities valued at average $250,000 per bond.

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Guardianship bonds protect minors' estates averaging $200,000 in coverage.

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Credit card terminal bonds supply $25,000-$50,000 for merchant processors.

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Telemarketing bonds at $50,000 FTC requirement for sales calls exceeding $500/transaction.

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Contractor license bonds average $15,000-$25,000 in California for general contractors.

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DME supplier bonds at $50,000 mandated by CMS for Medicare providers.

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Money transmitter bonds vary from $100,000 to $1 million by state volume.

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Lottery retailer bonds at $50,000-$300,000 secure ticket sales.

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Overall surety claims payment rate was 92% within 30 days in 2023 surveys.

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Contract surety default rate averaged 2.1% for public works in 2022-2023.

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Fidelity bond claims totaled $250 million with average claim $35,000 in 2023.

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Surety completion takeovers occurred in 1.5% of bonded projects, costing 10% over original.

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Commercial bond loss ratio stood at 8.7% in 2023.

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Bid bond forfeitures represented 0.3% of all bids, averaging $25,000 penalty.

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Performance bond claims payout averaged $1.2 million per claim in construction.

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Payment bond disputes settled 85% without litigation in 2023.

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License bond claims frequency was 4.2 per 1,000 bonds in 2023.

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Probate bond losses averaged 1.8% of bond amount, totaling $15 million annually.

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Customs bond claims for duty shortfalls hit $120 million in FY2023.

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ERISA bond claims involved 2,200 cases with $45 million paid out.

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Public official bond defaults occurred in 0.8% of cases, mainly embezzlement.

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Contractor default rates on SBA-guaranteed bonds were 1.2% in FY2023.

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Fidelity theft claims median settlement $28,500 per incident.

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Maintenance bond claims peaked at 3% in first year post-completion.

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Automobile dealer bond claims averaged $75,000 for fraud cases.

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Money transmitter bond forfeitures totaled $90 million in violations.

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DME Medicare bond claims rate 2.5% with $30 million recoveries.

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Janitorial bond theft claims averaged $12,000 per claim.

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Lost instrument bond indemnity payments $50 million annually.

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Guardianship bond disputes resolved 90% via mediation.

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Subdivision bond calls for roads/sewers 1.1% default rate.

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Telemarketing bond penalties enforced $40 million in 2023.

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Fuel tax bond claims for trucking $25 million in unpaid taxes.

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Notary bond errors/omissions claims 1,500 cases yearly.

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Lottery bond claims rare at 0.2%, but average $200,000.

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Credit card terminal bond disputes $15 million settled.

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Miller Act claims processed 450 performance bond cases in 2023.

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Little Miller Act state claims mirrored federal at 2% rate.

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SBA surety claims recovery rate achieved 75% in FY2023.

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Top surety provider Travelers wrote 22% of U.S. contract surety bonds in 2023.

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CNA Surety's underwriting capacity reached $10 billion in single risk limits in 2023.

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Liberty Mutual Surety posted $1.2 billion in premiums with 98% balance sheet strength.

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A.M. Best rated 15 top sureties A+ or higher, holding 85% market share in 2023.

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Hudson Insurance Group expanded surety portfolio by 18% to $800 million in 2023.

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U.S. Treasury-listed sureties number 40 companies with $4.2 trillion total capacity.

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XL Catlin Surety generated $900 million premiums, focusing on large infrastructure.

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RLI Corp's surety division profit margin hit 42% in 2023.

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Philadelphia Indemnity surety assets under management $2.5 billion in 2023.

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Berkley Surety expanded to 50 new programs, premiums up 12% to $650 million.

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Arch Insurance surety wrote 5% market share in commercial bonds.

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Everest Re surety reinsurance supported $500 billion capacity in 2023.

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Sompo International grew surety premiums 15% to $400 million.

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Markel Insurance specialty surety division returned 28% ROE.

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Chubb Surety's global premiums exceeded $2 billion with A++ rating.

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Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland holds 8% U.S. fidelity bond market.

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Allied World surety capacity increased 20% to $3 billion single project.

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Hiscox Surety launched 10 new small business bond products in 2023.

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Marsh McLennan facilitated $150 billion surety placements in 2023.

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Aon brokered 25% of large contract bonds over $100 million.

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Guy Carpenter reinsured 30% of top sureties' portfolios.

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SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program approved 12,000 bonds worth $8 billion in FY2023.

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Munich Re provided reinsurance backing 15% U.S. surety capacity.

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Swiss Re surety treaty renewals covered $1 trillion risk in 2023.

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SCOR Global P&C surety line grew 10% to €500 million.

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U.S. surety industry combined ratio was 65.2% in 2023.

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The U.S. surety bond market generated $14.8 billion in direct premiums written in 2022, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021.

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Global surety bond market size reached approximately $20.5 billion in 2023, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% through 2030.

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Commercial surety bonds accounted for 62% of total U.S. surety premiums in 2022, totaling $9.2 billion.

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Contract surety bonds premiums in the U.S. grew by 7.1% year-over-year to $5.6 billion in 2022.

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Surety bond market penetration in U.S. construction projects increased to 85% in 2023 from 82% in 2020.

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U.S. surety industry capacity exceeded $3 trillion in 2023, supporting infrastructure projects.

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Fidelity and surety bond premiums rose 3.4% to $1.1 billion in Q1 2024.

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The European surety market was valued at €12.4 billion in 2022, with 6% YoY growth.

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U.S. license and permit bond premiums hit $1.8 billion in 2023, up 8% from prior year.

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Surety bond market in Asia-Pacific expanded to $4.2 billion in 2023, driven by infrastructure boom.

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Total U.S. surety bonds in force reached 2.5 million policies in 2022.

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Court and probate bonds generated $450 million in premiums in 2023.

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U.S. surety market share held by top 10 writers was 78% in 2022.

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Projected U.S. surety premiums for 2024 estimated at $15.7 billion.

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Surety bond usage in public construction bonds grew 12% to $120 billion in bonding capacity in 2023.

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Contract bonds represented 38% of total surety premiums in 2023, equating to $5.9 billion.

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U.S. commercial surety market CAGR forecasted at 5.5% from 2023-2028.

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Fidelity bonds premiums increased 4.2% to $1.3 billion in 2023.

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Global surety bond digital platforms adoption rose to 25% market share in 2023.

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U.S. infrastructure bill boosted surety demand by 15% in 2023.

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Miscellaneous surety bonds premiums totaled $2.1 billion in 2022.

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Surety market in Canada reached CAD 2.8 billion in 2023.

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U.S. bid bonds issued numbered 1.2 million in 2023.

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Performance bond capacity in U.S. hit $250 billion in 2023.

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Surety premiums per capita in U.S. stood at $45 in 2023.

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Latin America surety market grew 7.2% to $3.1 billion in 2023.

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U.S. surety loss ratio averaged 12.5% in 2023.

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Digital surety issuance grew 28% YoY to $1.5 billion in 2023.

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Australia surety bond market valued at AUD 1.9 billion in 2023.

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U.S. total surety underwriting profit margin was 35% in 2022.

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U.S. Treasury List requires sureties maintain 10% excess liquid assets over liabilities.

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48 states mandate contractor license bonds with min $10,000-$50,000 amounts.

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Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 28.102) requires 100% performance bonds on contracts >$150k.

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NAIC Surety Qualifications adopted by 45 states for company licensing.

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Dodd-Frank Act impacts surety collateral for derivatives at $8 trillion notional.

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IRS requires continuous customs bonds for importers >$2,500 shipments.

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40 states regulate money transmitter bonds from $50k-$1m by volume.

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DOL ERISA reg 2530.401-1 mandates fidelity bonds min 10% plan assets.

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FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule enforces $50k bonds since 2000.

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CMS mandates $50k surety bonds for DMEPOS suppliers since 2009.

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50 states require notary bonds $1k-$25k, renewed yearly.

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FMCSA requires $75k bonds for freight brokers since 2013.

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State insurance depts license 200+ surety providers annually.

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Basel III capital rules require sureties hold 8% risk-weighted assets.

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UCC Article 5 governs standby letters of credit alternatives to bonds.

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OSHA ties contractor bonds to safety compliance in 30% projects.

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State AGs enforce 25k+ bond claims yearly for consumer protection.

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IIABA lobbies for surety exemption from prop/cas rates.

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EU Solvency II equivalence granted to U.S. sureties in 2018.

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SBA guarantees up to 90% on bonds <$10m, 80% >$10m.

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State probate codes require bonds on estates >$50k in 35 states.

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FAR 52.228-15 mandates wage bonds on service contracts >$2k.

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Behind the hard hats and towering cranes, the silent powerhouse of global infrastructure and commerce is booming, as evidenced by the U.S. surety bond industry's record-breaking $14.8 billion in direct premiums written last year alone.

Key Takeaways

The U.S. surety bond market generated $14.8 billion in direct premiums written in 2022, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021.
Global surety bond market size reached approximately $20.5 billion in 2023, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% through 2030.
Commercial surety bonds accounted for 62% of total U.S. surety premiums in 2022, totaling $9.2 billion.
License and permit bonds dominate with 25% market share in commercial surety segment in 2023.
Contract performance bonds are required for 100% of federal construction projects over $150,000 per Miller Act.
Bid bonds secure 15-20% of the bid amount, typically used in 90% of competitive public bids.
Top surety provider Travelers wrote 22% of U.S. contract surety bonds in 2023.
CNA Surety's underwriting capacity reached $10 billion in single risk limits in 2023.
Liberty Mutual Surety posted $1.2 billion in premiums with 98% balance sheet strength.
Overall surety claims payment rate was 92% within 30 days in 2023 surveys.
Contract surety default rate averaged 2.1% for public works in 2022-2023.
Fidelity bond claims totaled $250 million with average claim $35,000 in 2023.
U.S. Treasury List requires sureties maintain 10% excess liquid assets over liabilities.
48 states mandate contractor license bonds with min $10,000-$50,000 amounts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 28.102) requires 100% performance bonds on contracts >$150k.

The global surety bond market is growing significantly, driven by robust construction and infrastructure projects.

Bond Types & Usage

License and permit bonds dominate with 25% market share in commercial surety segment in 2023.
Contract performance bonds are required for 100% of federal construction projects over $150,000 per Miller Act.
Bid bonds secure 15-20% of the bid amount, typically used in 90% of competitive public bids.
Fidelity bonds cover employee theft losses averaging $50,000 per incident in 80% of claims.
Payment bonds ensure subcontractor payments in 95% of U.S. public construction contracts over $35,000.
Maintenance bonds cover defects for 1-2 years post-construction in 70% of projects.
Court bonds, including appeal bonds, numbered 150,000 issued annually in U.S. courts.
Probate bonds protect estates valued over $100,000 in 60% of U.S. probate cases.
Customs bonds secure duties on imports exceeding $2,500 in value for continuous entry.
ERISA fidelity bonds are mandatory for pension plans covering 401(k)s with assets over $1 million.
Janitorial bonds cover theft and damage up to $10,000 in 40% of commercial cleaning contracts.
Automobile dealer bonds range from $10,000 to $100,000 based on state regulations in 50 states.
Notary public bonds are $10,000 in 45 states, renewed annually.
Fuel tax bonds secure IFTA filings for trucking fleets over 26,000 lbs GVW.
Subdivision bonds guarantee infrastructure completion in 75% of new developments.
Public official bonds cover elected officials up to $50,000 per state statute in 30 states.
Lost instrument bonds replace securities valued at average $250,000 per bond.
Guardianship bonds protect minors' estates averaging $200,000 in coverage.
Credit card terminal bonds supply $25,000-$50,000 for merchant processors.
Telemarketing bonds at $50,000 FTC requirement for sales calls exceeding $500/transaction.
Contractor license bonds average $15,000-$25,000 in California for general contractors.
DME supplier bonds at $50,000 mandated by CMS for Medicare providers.
Money transmitter bonds vary from $100,000 to $1 million by state volume.
Lottery retailer bonds at $50,000-$300,000 secure ticket sales.

Bond Types & Usage Interpretation

The surety bond industry weaves a vast and intricate safety net, from ensuring your local plumber is licensed to guaranteeing billion-dollar federal bridges get built, all while quietly protecting us from everything toppled tombstones to telemarketing scams.

Claims & Default Rates

Overall surety claims payment rate was 92% within 30 days in 2023 surveys.
Contract surety default rate averaged 2.1% for public works in 2022-2023.
Fidelity bond claims totaled $250 million with average claim $35,000 in 2023.
Surety completion takeovers occurred in 1.5% of bonded projects, costing 10% over original.
Commercial bond loss ratio stood at 8.7% in 2023.
Bid bond forfeitures represented 0.3% of all bids, averaging $25,000 penalty.
Performance bond claims payout averaged $1.2 million per claim in construction.
Payment bond disputes settled 85% without litigation in 2023.
License bond claims frequency was 4.2 per 1,000 bonds in 2023.
Probate bond losses averaged 1.8% of bond amount, totaling $15 million annually.
Customs bond claims for duty shortfalls hit $120 million in FY2023.
ERISA bond claims involved 2,200 cases with $45 million paid out.
Public official bond defaults occurred in 0.8% of cases, mainly embezzlement.
Contractor default rates on SBA-guaranteed bonds were 1.2% in FY2023.
Fidelity theft claims median settlement $28,500 per incident.
Maintenance bond claims peaked at 3% in first year post-completion.
Automobile dealer bond claims averaged $75,000 for fraud cases.
Money transmitter bond forfeitures totaled $90 million in violations.
DME Medicare bond claims rate 2.5% with $30 million recoveries.
Janitorial bond theft claims averaged $12,000 per claim.
Lost instrument bond indemnity payments $50 million annually.
Guardianship bond disputes resolved 90% via mediation.
Subdivision bond calls for roads/sewers 1.1% default rate.
Telemarketing bond penalties enforced $40 million in 2023.
Fuel tax bond claims for trucking $25 million in unpaid taxes.
Notary bond errors/omissions claims 1,500 cases yearly.
Lottery bond claims rare at 0.2%, but average $200,000.
Credit card terminal bond disputes $15 million settled.
Miller Act claims processed 450 performance bond cases in 2023.
Little Miller Act state claims mirrored federal at 2% rate.
SBA surety claims recovery rate achieved 75% in FY2023.

Claims & Default Rates Interpretation

While the surety world may appear dry on the surface, these statistics reveal a surprisingly nimble and efficient financial safety net, consistently catching 92% of claims within a month while keeping default rates remarkably low, proving that trust, when properly bonded, is both serious business and seriously good business.

Industry Players & Financials

Top surety provider Travelers wrote 22% of U.S. contract surety bonds in 2023.
CNA Surety's underwriting capacity reached $10 billion in single risk limits in 2023.
Liberty Mutual Surety posted $1.2 billion in premiums with 98% balance sheet strength.
A.M. Best rated 15 top sureties A+ or higher, holding 85% market share in 2023.
Hudson Insurance Group expanded surety portfolio by 18% to $800 million in 2023.
U.S. Treasury-listed sureties number 40 companies with $4.2 trillion total capacity.
XL Catlin Surety generated $900 million premiums, focusing on large infrastructure.
RLI Corp's surety division profit margin hit 42% in 2023.
Philadelphia Indemnity surety assets under management $2.5 billion in 2023.
Berkley Surety expanded to 50 new programs, premiums up 12% to $650 million.
Arch Insurance surety wrote 5% market share in commercial bonds.
Everest Re surety reinsurance supported $500 billion capacity in 2023.
Sompo International grew surety premiums 15% to $400 million.
Markel Insurance specialty surety division returned 28% ROE.
Chubb Surety's global premiums exceeded $2 billion with A++ rating.
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland holds 8% U.S. fidelity bond market.
Allied World surety capacity increased 20% to $3 billion single project.
Hiscox Surety launched 10 new small business bond products in 2023.
Marsh McLennan facilitated $150 billion surety placements in 2023.
Aon brokered 25% of large contract bonds over $100 million.
Guy Carpenter reinsured 30% of top sureties' portfolios.
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program approved 12,000 bonds worth $8 billion in FY2023.
Munich Re provided reinsurance backing 15% U.S. surety capacity.
Swiss Re surety treaty renewals covered $1 trillion risk in 2023.
SCOR Global P&C surety line grew 10% to €500 million.
U.S. surety industry combined ratio was 65.2% in 2023.

Industry Players & Financials Interpretation

With giants like Travelers commanding a fifth of the market and RLI boasting a 42% profit margin, the U.S. surety industry is not just about trust; it's a fiercely profitable fortress built on $4.2 trillion in capacity where even the reinsurers are placing trillion-dollar bets on its stability.

Market Size & Growth

The U.S. surety bond market generated $14.8 billion in direct premiums written in 2022, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021.
Global surety bond market size reached approximately $20.5 billion in 2023, projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% through 2030.
Commercial surety bonds accounted for 62% of total U.S. surety premiums in 2022, totaling $9.2 billion.
Contract surety bonds premiums in the U.S. grew by 7.1% year-over-year to $5.6 billion in 2022.
Surety bond market penetration in U.S. construction projects increased to 85% in 2023 from 82% in 2020.
U.S. surety industry capacity exceeded $3 trillion in 2023, supporting infrastructure projects.
Fidelity and surety bond premiums rose 3.4% to $1.1 billion in Q1 2024.
The European surety market was valued at €12.4 billion in 2022, with 6% YoY growth.
U.S. license and permit bond premiums hit $1.8 billion in 2023, up 8% from prior year.
Surety bond market in Asia-Pacific expanded to $4.2 billion in 2023, driven by infrastructure boom.
Total U.S. surety bonds in force reached 2.5 million policies in 2022.
Court and probate bonds generated $450 million in premiums in 2023.
U.S. surety market share held by top 10 writers was 78% in 2022.
Projected U.S. surety premiums for 2024 estimated at $15.7 billion.
Surety bond usage in public construction bonds grew 12% to $120 billion in bonding capacity in 2023.
Contract bonds represented 38% of total surety premiums in 2023, equating to $5.9 billion.
U.S. commercial surety market CAGR forecasted at 5.5% from 2023-2028.
Fidelity bonds premiums increased 4.2% to $1.3 billion in 2023.
Global surety bond digital platforms adoption rose to 25% market share in 2023.
U.S. infrastructure bill boosted surety demand by 15% in 2023.
Miscellaneous surety bonds premiums totaled $2.1 billion in 2022.
Surety market in Canada reached CAD 2.8 billion in 2023.
U.S. bid bonds issued numbered 1.2 million in 2023.
Performance bond capacity in U.S. hit $250 billion in 2023.
Surety premiums per capita in U.S. stood at $45 in 2023.
Latin America surety market grew 7.2% to $3.1 billion in 2023.
U.S. surety loss ratio averaged 12.5% in 2023.
Digital surety issuance grew 28% YoY to $1.5 billion in 2023.
Australia surety bond market valued at AUD 1.9 billion in 2023.
U.S. total surety underwriting profit margin was 35% in 2022.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

While the world is busy betting against things, the global surety bond industry is quietly and profitably betting *for* things, turning a tidy $35 billion annual wager that governments, projects, and businesses will actually do what they said they'd do, proving that faith, when properly collateralized, is a remarkably sound growth industry.

Regulatory & Legal Aspects

U.S. Treasury List requires sureties maintain 10% excess liquid assets over liabilities.
48 states mandate contractor license bonds with min $10,000-$50,000 amounts.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 28.102) requires 100% performance bonds on contracts >$150k.
NAIC Surety Qualifications adopted by 45 states for company licensing.
Dodd-Frank Act impacts surety collateral for derivatives at $8 trillion notional.
IRS requires continuous customs bonds for importers >$2,500 shipments.
40 states regulate money transmitter bonds from $50k-$1m by volume.
DOL ERISA reg 2530.401-1 mandates fidelity bonds min 10% plan assets.
FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule enforces $50k bonds since 2000.
CMS mandates $50k surety bonds for DMEPOS suppliers since 2009.
50 states require notary bonds $1k-$25k, renewed yearly.
FMCSA requires $75k bonds for freight brokers since 2013.
State insurance depts license 200+ surety providers annually.
Basel III capital rules require sureties hold 8% risk-weighted assets.
UCC Article 5 governs standby letters of credit alternatives to bonds.
OSHA ties contractor bonds to safety compliance in 30% projects.
State AGs enforce 25k+ bond claims yearly for consumer protection.
IIABA lobbies for surety exemption from prop/cas rates.
EU Solvency II equivalence granted to U.S. sureties in 2018.
SBA guarantees up to 90% on bonds <$10m, 80% >$10m.
State probate codes require bonds on estates >$50k in 35 states.
FAR 52.228-15 mandates wage bonds on service contracts >$2k.

Regulatory & Legal Aspects Interpretation

The surety bond industry is essentially the government's sophisticated web of financial safety nets, where the fine print of regulations—from local notaries to trillion-dollar derivatives—ensures that promises are kept, or at least paid for.

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