Surety & Bond
Starkweather & Shepley has an outstanding reputation within the surety industry as one of the most skilled professional bonding agencies in the country. What sets our surety team apart is the professionalism and integrity of our personnel and their straight-talking persuasiveness.
The sureties we represent and the clients we serve have
Dedication to the construction industry
Depth of knowledge
Quality of counseling
Strong customer commitment
Our bond specialists
Understand the complexities of the construction / design business
Are uniquely proficient at quickly assessing the critical surety issues that affect the contractor
Effectively negotiate with the “right surety” for the desired level of surety support
Focused exclusively on building a valued relationship that will enhance the clients’ success, our surety team’s comprehensive customer service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual client.
For more information concerning Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds, or to discuss your bonding program, please contact Starkweather & Shepley.
Surety Bond Qualifications
Starkweather & Shepley’s bond specialists have the qualifications you can rely on. This team has the experience, education and training to get the job done.
Members of the department actively participate and have taken leadership roles in various professional associations that serve the construction and design communities
Meet the Team
A Reputation Built on Trust
We’ve built a strong reputation for service, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Our manufacturing facility has worked with Mike Prentiss for a number of years. Before we started doing buiness, our instance package was not up to par and needed help. Mike jumped in and needed help Mike jumped in and fine-tuned our coverage. His sense of urgency and knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly in the manufacturing area, are second to none. We could not be happier with the service, value and comfort knowing that we are in good hands.
Aviation Parts Manufacturer
I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Prentiss since 2020. His knowledge and expertise are second to none. Mike and the team at Starkweather & Shepley always respond quickly and are always there to help with my many questions and requests. I highly recommend them!
Callie Lee
Been using them for my insurance needs for 4 years and always there when you need them.
Joshua Evon
Because Starkweather is proactive in keeping our underwriting file up to date, when a bid bond requirement popped up unexpectedly at the end of the day, they had the bond issued and, in our hands, before closing time. That kind of speed and reliability is hard to find.
Commercial Contractor
The team at Starkweather didn’t just write our bonds; they took the time to understand our business. Their strategic advice and underwriting connections helped us grow our bonding capacity significantly over the last few years.
Electrical Contractor
We have worked with Starkweather for over a decade. They are always prompt, professional, and available whenever we have questions. They have earned our trust completely.
General Construction Firm
Managing license and permit bonds across multiple states used to be a headache. Now, working with the team at Starkweather the process has been pain free. They are able to assist with the exact state requirements and handle all the renewals seamlessly so we can focus on our work.
Multi-State Trade Contractor
