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The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association that represents all segments of the surety and fidelity industry. We promote the value of surety and fidelity bonding and its vital protections, through advocacy, outreach, promotion and education.

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bonds protect taxpayers,
save time,
reduce costs and
keep projects on track.

Surety Industry Unites on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Key Legislative Priorities

SFAA and NASBP led a Legislative Fly-In with members from across the industry to educate Congress on the value of construction surety bonds and advocate for key legislative priorities. Surety professionals held over 135 meetings with policymakers and staff to emphasize the significant savings that surety bonding provides to taxpayers across the country.

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards 19 Students With $47,500 in Scholarships

SFAA Foundation announces 19 students selected as recipients of a $2,500 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program for 2023.

Surety Industry Contractor Bonding Education & Mentoring Program

Learn more about this resource for small, new, emerging, minority-owned and other disadvantaged contractors.

EY Report: Surety Bonding Provides Strong Economic Value and Strengthens Performance for Public and Private Construction Projects

Bonded project portfolios outperform non-bonded portfolios

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SFAA 2025 Annual Meeting Highlights

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SFAA’s Alex Gleason Named Among Nation’s Top Lobbyists for 2025

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) has announced that Alex Gleason, Head of Federal Government Affairs, has been named one of the 2025 Top Lobbyists by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).

SFAA Legal Action Contributes to Significant Surety Victory in Minnesota

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its 117th Annual Meeting this past week, an event focused on advancing the industry’s future.

SFAA Members Elect Board, Leadership Outlines Vision and Path Forward

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its 117th Annual Meeting this past week, an event focused on advancing the industry’s future.

Our Impact

Since 1998, the surety industry has protected more than

$11.5 trillion

in contract and commercial surety exposure – approximately $690 billion in 2020 alone
Over $28 billion in losses were paid out, and another

$60 billion

in loss adjustment, underwriting and general expenses were incurred since 1998
Since 2010, the fidelity industry has paid over

$5.7 billion

in losses, and another $5.7 billion in loss adjustment, underwriting and general expenses were incurred.

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