Cumberland Surety
Inc., as a representative for its issuing carrier partners, manages a
book of Contract and Miscellaneous bonds written through local independent
agents. A lot of our work centers around smaller to medium sized accounts
with quite a number of new and emerging contractors.
The bulk of the
bonds written fall below $500,000. However, Cumberland offers contract bond
programs of up to $2.5 Million Single Job, with an aggregate limit of $5 Million
Work on Hand.
In the current
surety market, many surety underwriters have greatly restricted the scope
of the book of business they will entertain. This has left many smaller clients
and infrequent users of bonds without an accessible market. Cumberland Surety
attempts to fill that gap, taking the extra time to try to work with accounts
which other markets may not be interested in pursuing.
The foundation
on which Cumberland Surety has built its book of business is based on specialization
and superior service to its distribution system. Routine attainment of 48
hour carrier underwriting turnaround of complete new submissions, has enabled
Cumberland to develop a leadership position among its producers. Established
accounts receive almost immediate turnaround on requests within their programs.
Cumberland Surety
also offers a comprehensive program for Miscellaneous, License/Permit and
Court/Probate bonds; again with an emphasis on service for the agent's clients.
