Individual sureties are natural persons – as opposed to corporations and limited liability companies – who offer to bind themselves on bid, performance, and payment bonds.

What are sureties on a bond?

What Are Surety Bonds. A surety bond is a promise to be liable for the debt, default, or failure of another. It is a three-party contract by which one party (the surety) guarantees the performance or obligations of a second party (the principal) to a third party (the obligee).

How does a surety work?

In simple terms, a surety bond is an agreement between three parties, while a traditional insurance policy is an agreement between two. A surety agreement involves the principal, the surety, and the obligee. In this arrangement, you (the business owner) are the principal, and the obligee is your client.