California Surety & Commercial Bonds
Securing contracts, maintaining compliance, and expanding your operations requires swift, dependable bonding. Callidus Insurance Solutions provides direct access to top-tier surety markets for commercial, contract, and license bonds across California.
Through direct carrier appointments with Travelers, CNA, The Hartford, and Nationwide, our dedicated in-house team eliminates broker middlemen, accelerates approval windows, and delivers competitive terms for your business.
Surety Solutions Tailored to Your Industry
| Industry Niche | Required & Core Bond Types | Primary Function & Benefit |
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| Construction & Trades | • Bid, Performance & Payment Bonds • CSLB License Bonds ($25,000) | Meets public/private contract mandates ($25k+ state threshold) and satisfies CSLB licensing rules. |
| Trucking & Transportation | • BMC-84 Freight Broker Bonds ($75,000) • CA Motor Carrier Permit Bonds | Satisfies FMCSA financial security regulations and maintains continuous operating authority. |
| Automotive Services | • CA DMV Auto Dealer Bonds ($50,000) • Defective Title / Garage Bonds | Fulfills California DMV licensing requirements for new, used, and wholesale dealerships. |
| Property Management & Services | • Business Services & Fidelity Bonds • ERISA & Employee Dishonesty Bonds | Protects property owners, clients, and employee retirement plans against theft or fraud. |
| Agribusiness & Cannabis | • CA Department of Cannabis Control Bonds • Agricultural Dealer Bonds | Guarantees state compliance, tax obligations, and license validity for California operations. |
The Callidus Surety Advantage
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Direct Carrier Appointments: Working directly with Travelers, CNA, The Hartford, and Nationwide means higher bonding capacity, better rates, and lower underwriting friction.
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Dedicated Servicing Team: Bid deadlines do not wait. Our specialized team handles urgent bid bonds, performance bonds, and same-day electronic state filings (CSLB, FMCSA, DMV).
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Express Underwriting Options: Qualified contractors and commercial businesses can access fast-track bonding programs up to $1,000,000 based primarily on credit score, eliminating tedious financial paperwork.
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Unified Risk Portfolio: We manage your bonds alongside your General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Commercial Auto policies to eliminate coverage gaps.
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