Surety: Fear of Diving

I remember the “OMG” feeling before that first dive. What could be more unnatural than throwing yourself down headfirst?!

So now you STILL get that nauseous feeling when faced with a Work in Process Schedule. All those numbers! So many columns! You want to run away…

In just two weeks you can get over your fear of diving into WIP schedules! The FIA Surety Free CE program will demystify this very important underwriting tool. Three hours of instruction, no charge, attend from any computer at home or office AND we provide 3 continuing education credits with no exam.

Find out why hundreds of agents attend our acclaimed programs every month. Grab your swimmies and let’s go! Tuesday, 10/1/24. More info.

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

A Carrier Providing A rated, T listed bonds in all states!

9/13/24 Today’s Tidbit: Applications

Incomplete or unsigned applications
d-e-l-a-y your bond approvals!

Free CE update: Join our Tuesday, 10/1/24 free Zoom webinar. 3 free CE credits, no exam. “WIP Schedules – Own Them!” Click for info. Now approved in NY State.

Brought to you by your best carrier for Contract, Site, and Subdivision Bonds:

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

A Carrier Providing A rated, T listed bonds in all states!

Are Surety Bonds FUNNY?!

Actual comments from our 9/3 Free CE webinar:

  • Great class. Super informative
  • Loved the course as always Steve! Very informative 🙂
  • Very helpful class Steve!! Always enjoy your classes! Have a good day
  • Enjoyed the class and your humor!! Have a great day!

Actually, we DO have fun in these webinars! Join us for the next one on Tuesday, 10/1/24 “WIP Schedules – Own Them!” These schedules may look intimidating, but they are a critical underwriting element. They’ll be your friend after our free Zoom webinar. 3 CE credits, no exam. Attend from home or office. (Are you still PAYING for CE credits?! Why?)

Tell your buddies in the Empire State not to miss it. We are now accredited in NY!

For info and to register, Click!

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

A carrier providing A rated, T-listed bonds in all states!

Happy Labor Day!

From your friends at FIA Surety

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

A carrier providing A rated, T-listed bonds in all states!

Surety: Sub-Dphobia

What is it?
Definition: noun
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to Subdivision Bonds
“his Sub-Dphobia decreased his earning ability”

Fortunately, there’s a cure! Site and Subdivision Bonds are the subject of our next Free CE webinar on 9/3/24. Our monthly Zoom classes are worth 3 free CE credits and there are no exams! Click for more info. We just added New York State to the program.

FIA Surety has been an avid writer of these opportunities for over 40 years. You’ll find us willing and able to help when these bonds pop up. Try us!

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

A carrier providing A rated, T-listed bonds in all states.

Surety: What’s in YOUR Toolbox?

Workers are only as good as their tools! (Click for mood music)

Remember the last time you lost your metric crescent wrench?
Where was that left handed screw driver when you needed it?
And what about your hammerfor? Did I hear you say “What’s a hammerfor?!”

Here are some surety tools you really can use…

Click tool to add to your toolbox!

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

Our Free CE School now includes New York!

A carrier providing A rated, T listed bonds in all states!

Free CE Update

New York Agents, stop paying for boring CE classes! Join hundreds of agents who attend our “Free CE” Zoom webinars from their home or office computers. Our fun / interesting courses are worth 3 credits each and there are no exams!

Brought to you by your best carrier for Contract, Site and Subdivision Bonds: FIA Surety

View upcoming schedule…

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

* * A Carrier Providing A rated, T-listed Bonds in All States!! * *

Att: Agency Owners / Managers

Stop Burning Cash! Why PAY for boring CE classes when your people could attend our Free CE Zoom webinars from home or office? Think about the annual savings!!

Hundreds of agents and agency personnel attend our acclaimed CE school. Each monthly course is for 3 credits and there are no exams.

“Until next month, Thanks Steve! Today was very informative.” (Actual comment from 8/1/24 class)

Why do people keep coming back to our program? The classes are fun and fast moving – sometimes surprising, always informative. Our next Free CE program is on Tuesday 9/3/24. Tell your people. Stop burning cash!

Click for more info.

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417
A carrier providing A rated, T listed bonds in all states!

SURETY: Smart People

“That’s a tough bonding question. Let’s ask your name here!”

BE that person with the answers.

Improve your expertise, value, earning power.

Here is the list of our upcoming Free CE courses – now approved for all New York State agents!

  • August 1, 2024 “Commercial and Miscellaneous Bonds”
  • September 3, 2024, “Understanding Site and Subdivision Bonds”
  • October 1, 2024, “WIP Schedules – Own Them!” 
  • November 1, 2024, “General Indemnity Agreements – Be An Expert!”

In addition to the Free CE credits and fun we have, even experts will pick up some tips and useful info! Join our Zoom webinar from your home or office. 3 credits, no exam. Click for more info.

FIA Surety / First Indemnity of America Insurance Company
2740 Rt. 10 West, Suite 205
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Office: 973-541-3417

A carrier providing A rated, T listed bonds in all states!