ZipBonds

10/15/2026

We genuinely care—about our work, about each other, and about every single one of our clients. It’s one of our core values and a huge part of our culture here at Zip.

10/07/2026

🎥 Get to know one of our agents! Tina shares a little about her background and how it set her up for success at ZipBonds, where she does an amazing job of helping contractors WIN MORE WORK.

09/30/2026

When underwriters evaluate a contractor, they're looking at more than just revenue.

They're looking for signs that a business is prepared to take on larger projects, manage risk, and continue growing successfully.

So what separates a contractor who's ready to scale from one who isn't quite there yet?

In this article, we break down some of the key indicators underwriters pay attention to—and what contractors can do to strengthen their position before pursuing bigger opportunities.

Read the full article below 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-spot-contractor-ready-scale-key-indicators-underwriters-look-hmpqc

If you’re working with contractors who want to grow, here’s the reality: Not every contractor is actually ready to scale, even if they’re winning more bids. This is where agents who understand surety (not just sell it) stand out.

09/23/2026

Want to take on bigger projects? Your bonding capacity could be the key.

Many contractors assume they need years of growth before they can pursue larger opportunities. In reality, there are specific steps you can take today to strengthen your bond program and position your business for the next level.

In this quick video, we cover some of the factors that can help increase bonding capacity and support long-term growth.

Watch below 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRauzg9v2gQ

Securing bonding capacity is crucial for contractors looking to tak...

09/21/2026

Our mission is to ADD VALUE to our contractor partners and agency partners.

We help contractors find jobs that fit their size and scope.

We help agencies by alleviating the pain that has been in the insurance industry for far too long, making surety bond sales EASY and SIMPLE.

09/18/2026

“I don’t really want to do bonds.”
“The ones I write are very expensive.”
“By the time I touch a bond, I feel like I’ve already lost money.”

As an agent, if you can relate to any of these, our agency portal is the solution you’ve been waiting for.

Zach Mefferd explains why. 📽️

09/16/2026

Zach Matter, our VP and Director of Surety Operations, was an underwriter before joining the ZipBonds team. Listen to how he applies that knowledge to help our clients with their surety bonds.

08/12/2026

Nick Oswald, our Full Stack Developer, shares what brought him to ZipBonds initially – and why he’s still here!

08/11/2026

BIG NEWS! 🎉 ZipBonds has officially made the 2026 Inc. 5000 list!

🇺🇸 #498 Nationally
🏆 #13 in Insurance
🌽 #3 in Iowa
📍 #1 in Des Moines

We are incredibly grateful for this recognition, but the credit belongs to the people who made it possible.

To our wonderful clients and partners — THANK YOU for believing in us, trusting us, and supporting ZipBonds along the way.

And to our amazing staff — this one is for YOU! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our clients at the highest level have built ZipBonds into what it is today.

We couldn’t be prouder of this team or more thankful for everyone who has been part of our journey.

#498 in the country is pretty exciting… but being surrounded by the people who helped us get there is even better.

Thank you! ❤️

08/04/2026

We’re here for all your contract bond needs! Reach out any time.

“Jim Brown did an excellent job helping me secure my contract bonds. He explained everything clearly, kept the process moving, and made it quick and easy from start to finish. I really appreciated how smooth and hassle‑free he made the whole experience and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing contract bonds.” –Michael M.