Brochures & Booklets

Listed below is a description of each publication offered by the SFAA.  To purchase any of the booklets listed below, please complete the Brochures & Booklets Order Form.

1) Glossary (Fidelity & Surety)

This booklet contains a comprehensive collection of terms used in the business of fidelity and surety, defining words and phrases commonly used by bonding professionals. Synonyms and alternative expressions are also included. This unique glossary explains the language of fidelity and surety. 32 pages.

2) Subcontract Bonds - Needless Expense or Needed Protection?

This booklet explains why general contractors should require bonds of major subcontractors and suppliers. 15 pages.

3) Employee Theft - Safeguards for Business

This booklet stresses the importance of maintaining sound internal controls supplemented with employee dishonesty insurance in order to protect businesses against financial loss caused by employee theft. 16 pages.

4) Bond Authenticity Program - Obligees Guide

This handy guide provides the obligee with information necessary to authenticate a surety bond - surety company address, telephone number and/or person to contact. Please note: Inclusion on this list is voluntary, so every surety company is not necessarily listed.

5) Guide to ICC Uniform Rules for Contract Bonds & Model Forms. Richard J. White.

Designed to assist users of the ICC Uniform Rules for Contract Bonds, the Guide contains an article-by-article review of the rules and clearly explains each provision. Contains extensive appendices providing detailed model forms of bonds and claims. 66 pages.

6) Surety Bonds in the 21^st Century: A Guide to the Electronic Filing of Surety Bonds

This pamphlet addresses the legality, methodology and technology of the electronic filing of surety bonds. No charge for Members or Non-Members for up to 25 copies of this brochure.

7) Letters of Credit: No Substitute for Surety Bonds

This brochure comparing surety bonds with letters of credit makes it crystal clear why surety is the preferred method of guaranteeing an obligation or project. No charge for Members or Non-Members for up to 25 copies of this brochure.

8) Model Contractor Development Program: Making Surety Bonds More Accessible to Emerging Contractors

This tri-fold brochure explains the SFAA Model Contractor Development Program, the goal of which is to make bonding accessible to all qualified contractors and increase the number of small, minority and women contractors who are bondable. No charge for Members or Non-Members for up to 25 copies of this brochure.

9) What Is The Surety & Fidelity Association of America?

Explains the mission and goals of The Surety & Fidelity Association of America and outlines the ways SFAA serves its members. No charge for Members or Non-Members for up to 25 copies of this brochure.

10) Surety Companies: What They Are & How To Find Out About Them

This updated brochure describes some resources that offer information on surety companies including surety bond producers, state insurance departments, U.S. Department of the Treasury and A.M. Best Company.

11) Surety Safeguard: How Bonding Protects Taxpayer Dollars

This publication looks at the history of surety bonding, the various types of surety bonds that are available and explains how and why surety bonds protect public entities from loss. 13 pages.