Hard-to-place bond solutions

Place non-standard surety bonds for specialized needs such as disciplinary bonds, BMC-84 bonds, subdivision bonds, performance bonds, and other hard-to-place bond types.

Preferred “A” rated carrier options

Strong paper with underwriting built for tougher scenarios and specialty bond requirements.

Fast turnaround + same-day issuance

Quick approvals on eligible submissions so your insured can move forward without delays.

Specialty bond options beyond CSLB

Subdivision, performance, and other specialty bond needs—handled through dedicated surety markets.

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Non-Standard surety bonds

Non-standard surety bond eligibility

Specialty surety solutions are available for a wide range of bond needs. To keep underwriting clean and turnaround fast, the following risk characteristics are typically ineligible.

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Ineligible risks

These risk characteristics typically fall outside underwriting guidelines for non-standard surety bond placement.

Risks with outstanding bond payouts
Bankruptcies and tax liens
Revoked licenses
Non-residents / non-citizens

Specialty surety options Underwriting built for non-standard bond needs and tougher approval scenarios.

Fast turnaround Quick response on eligible submissions to keep bond issuance moving without delays.

Broker-friendly submission path Simple requirements and a streamlined workflow designed for faster approvals.

Active states

Availability varies by bond type and underwriting guidelines. Submit the risk to confirm eligibility.

Starting rates

Non-standard surety rates

Quick reference starting rates for common bond types. Final pricing varies by bond, obligee requirements, and underwriting.

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Starting at 2.5%

Performance bonds

Performance bond rates starting at 2.5%.

Starting at 3%

Subdivision bonds

Subdivision bond rates starting at 3%.

$100,000 limit • 3%

LLC bonds

LLC bonds ($100,000 limit) starting at 3%.

$100,000 limit • 1.8%

Immigration Consultant bonds

Immigration Consultants bonds ($100,000 limit) starting at 1.8%.

Program highlights

Non-standard surety bond highlights

Specialty bond options built for tougher accounts—covering key non-standard bond needs with flexible eligibility and quick issuance on eligible submissions.

Bad credit / no credit OK

Flexible underwriting for applicants who don’t fit traditional credit profiles.

Same-day issuance

Fast turnaround on eligible bonds to keep your insured moving forward.

Disciplinary bond limits up to $75,000

Capacity available for disciplinary bond requests depending on underwriting review.

BMC-84 bonds

Support for transportation-related bond requirements.

$75K Freight Forwarder bond

BMC-84 freight forwarder bond support for required $75,000 limits.