Through the Underwriter’s Lens: What Surety Bond Companies Really Look For

Through the Underwriter’s Lens: What Surety Bond Companies Really Look For

November 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Arizona Builders Alliance
2552 W. Erie Dr., Ste. 106
Tempe, AZ 85282

Seminar Description

This seminar is designed to help contractors, CFOs, and construction professionals understand the underwriting process, the key financial indicators that matter most, and how to present your company in the best possible light.

Attendees will gain insight into what surety underwriters are really looking for, not just on paper, but in your operations, leadership, and risk management practices.  Learn how to strengthen your financial profile, prepare more effectively for renewals, and avoid red flags that could limit your bonding capacity. 

Key Takeaways

• Understand how surety bond companies evaluate contractors beyond financial statements.
• Learn which metrics matter most to underwriters and how to strengthen them.
• Discover strategies to showcase operational excellence, leadership, and risk management.
• Gain tips to approach renewals proactively and avoid surprises.
• Learn what can limit bonding capacity and how to address potential concerns before they come issues.
• Apply insights to build credibility, improve underwriter confidence, and increase your bonding limits.

Speaker

Matthew I. Snowden, AFSB, CIC, CRIS, MWCA, CLCS

The Mahoney Group