Learn more about our resources and programs

SFAA is dedicated to serving the surety and fidelity industry by providing resources and programs for various audiences. Learn more about our diversity initiatives, including our Contractor Bonding Education and Mentoring Program and the Surety & Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program.

SFAA conducts numerous research studies, statistical reports, and financial statement data for its members. A full list of reports can be found on our Research and Statistics page.

SFAA has developed impactful data sheets that quantify the benefits of public sector bonding for each state. To explore and download these data sheets, click here

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established to expand the pipeline of qualified applicants and increase access to career opportunities within the surety and fidelity industry. SFAA, along with its member companies, recognizes the value of a workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to participate and succeed.

The Surety and Fidelity Intern & Scholarship Program was established to encourage college students to explore careers in the surety and fidelity industry. The program provides students with paid, professional internship opportunities at member organizations, along with valuable experience alongside industry experts.

Upon successful completion of an internship, students are eligible to apply for academic scholarships.

SFAA has a longstanding commitment to assist new and emerging contractors with their bonding needs. Our Contractor Bonding Education & Mentoring Program provides the essential information needed to understand the bonding process from start to finish.

Technical information, such as our Bond Obligee Guide and Surety Claims Guide can be found in the Additional Resources section.

Local Surety Associations (LSAs) are independent entities with no formal ties to The Surety & Fidelity Association of America or the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP). Visit our list of LSAs around the country.

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Surety Industry Advances Critical Federal Policy

SFAA and NASBO hosted their most successful Federal Legislative Fly-in to date, bringing a record number of surety professionals from across the country to Capitol Hill to engage lawmakers on the value of surety bonding.

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards Record $90,000 in Scholarships

The SFAA Foundation a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to expanding the pipeline of qualified applicants within the surety and fidelity industry, has awarded a record $90,000 in scholarships to thirty-one students through its Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program.

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Surety Industry Advances Critical Federal Policy

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 Record $90,000 in Scholarships

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation (SFAA Foundation) has awarded a record $90,000 in scholarships to thirty-one students through its Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program.

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).