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Keep Contractor Surety Bonds Renewed Before Every Expiry

Contractors need current surety bonds to bid and work, and a lapsed bond kills eligibility. Track every client's bond expiry and drive renewals through the underwriting pipeline early.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Contractor clients never lapse a bond — renewals clear underwriting before expiry, keeping them bid-eligible.
  1. 1

    Register the Bonds

    Log each bond's amount, obligee and expiry.

  2. 2

    Start Renewals Early

    Add a Schedule Trigger beginning the renewal 60 days out.

  3. 3

    Collect Underwriting Docs

    Request updated financials the underwriter will need.

  4. 4

    Confirm the New Bond

    Track issuance and update the expiry cycle.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test bond. Confirm the pipeline starts early.

Frequently asked questions

Why 60 days?

Underwriting takes time, especially if financials changed — early starts prevent bid-day lapses.

What's the client impact?

A lapsed bond means lost bids and stalled projects — proactive renewal is a real retention driver.

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