In the world of surety bonding, not all agencies are created equal. Many focus solely on transactions, chasing commissions without truly investing in their clients’ success. The Barbour Group (TBG) takes a different approach. Our commitment goes beyond issuing bonds—we advocate for contractors, helping them navigate industry challenges, secure opportunities, and grow their businesses.
The Difference: Advocacy Over Transactions
Since our founding in 2002, we’ve built a reputation for being more than just a surety provider. We’re a trusted advisor and business partner, ensuring our clients have the tools, connections, and resources to succeed. While some agencies simply act as middlemen, we take the time to understand your business, assess risks proactively, and offer real-world solutions that position you for long-term growth.
Helping Small Businesses Overcome Barriers
For many small and emerging contractors, bonding requirements can feel like an insurmountable roadblock. Some agencies see these challenges as deal-breakers—but we see them as opportunities to help you build the financial and operational foundation you need to qualify for the bonds that will propel your business forward. Our team works closely with you to address financial hurdles, improve creditworthiness, and create strategies that put you in the best position to succeed.
Our no-nonsense, problem-solving approach means we don’t just tell you what you can’t do—we help you figure out how to get where you need to be.
What Contractors Should Look for in a Bonding Agency
If you’re a contractor looking for a surety bond agent, ask yourself:
- Do they understand my business goals, or are they just pushing paperwork?
- Are they providing strategic advice to help me grow, or just collecting commissions?
- Do they have deep industry knowledge to guide me through complex situations?
- Are they willing to challenge me with honest, constructive feedback to improve my business?
- Do they advocate for my success and help me secure the right opportunities?
At The Barbour Group, we believe a great bonding agent should be more than just a provider—they should be a mentor, consultant, and advocate. Our network includes CPAs, attorneys, bankers, investors, lobbyists, and construction industry experts who work together to help our clients access capital, navigate challenges, and expand their businesses.
Why The Barbour Group?
Unlike traditional agencies that focus on selling bonds, we focus on building lasting partnerships with our clients. We take the time to customize bonding solutions, leveraging our decades of experience in surety underwriting, construction finance, business consulting, and as contractors ourselves to help you win bigger projects, avoid financial pitfalls, and position your company for long-term success.
Choosing The Barbour Group means choosing an agency that stands by you, fights for your success, and invests in your growth. If you’re ready for a bonding partner who advocates for you rather than just issuing bonds, let’s talk.
Contact us today and let’s build something great together