In this third of a three-part 2026 municipal bond outlook series, Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains how ...

While municipal issuance ended 2023 slightly down, demand for bond insurance continued to grow in 2023 as market participants turned to it for investor confidence, increased market liquidity and ...

In the face of the most challenging insurance market in decades, the impact is being felt by insurance carriers, consumers, and business owners alike. With rising rates, non-renewals, and increasing ...

Okay, so we all agree that being a licensed, bonded and insured broker is not only a smart business decision, but it is also the right thing to do, right? Assuming unwavering agreement from my many ...

Bond insurance, or financial guaranty insurance, is a safety net that guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond if the issuer defaults. Read on to learn more about bond insurance and ...

David Loesch, Principal/Co-owner, Fixed-Income Money Manager The DRL Group, specialists in Municipal & Corporate Securities. The DRL Group. To continue reading ...

Many contractors will promote that they’re bonded and insured, but what does that really mean for you as a consumer? In this week’s Angie’s List Report, we learn from Angie Hicks the importance of ...

Chancellor Metternich famously declared, “If France sneezes, the rest of Europe catches cold.” A current equivalent might be, “If the overall economy catches cold, state and local governments develop ...