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Corporate

Corporate Surety

How corporations and groups use surety facilities across multiple obligations.

Published Jul 26, 2026

Beyond a single bond

Corporations posting bonds repeatedly usually move from one-off applications to a surety facility — an approved line under which individual bonds are issued as needed, subject to available limit and the insurer's confirmation.

What a facility involves

An overall limit, and often a per-bond sub-limit.
Agreed documentation so each drawdown needs only transaction-specific papers.
Periodic financial reporting to keep the line current.
An indemnity agreement, typically corporate and sometimes with shareholder support.

Group structures

Where subsidiaries apply under a parent's strength, insurers look at consolidated statements, cross-guarantees, and the legal separation between entities. Be precise about which entity is the principal — the bond names one legal person, not a group.

Authority documents

Board resolution or Secretary's Certificate naming authorised signatories.
Latest General Information Sheet and Articles or By-Laws where requested.
Specimen signatures and valid IDs of signatories.

Managing exposure

Track outstanding bonds, expiry dates, and releases centrally. Bonds that should have been cancelled after completion quietly consume a facility limit and, where collateral was posted, tie up cash.

Renewals

Annual facility reviews follow the audited statements. Prepare early so a review does not collide with a live bond requirement.

Facility approval, limits, pricing, and collateral remain subject to the authorized issuing insurance company.