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Surety bonds are given to protect an owner or general contractor against loss if the terms of a contract are not fulfilled. They assure that all work will be performed per the contract specifications and that all bills will be paid. CAL has over 60 years of combined experience working with many of the premier surety bond providers in the industry. We work closely with those companies to assist you in securing maximum bonding capacity, competitive bond rates and a long-lasting beneficial relationship. We work hard to become and remain a vital part of your business team. >> CONTACT US
LET'S CONNECT & COLLABORATE
We believe great relationships are built one customer at a time and proven by strong performance over the long term. As your surety partner, CAL is committed to guiding you.
THE COMPANY WE KEEP
Our strong relationships with the industry's most reputable surety bond providers allows CAL to explore countless options on your behalf.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Construction company or commercial enterprise, let one of our experienced surety bond specialists build your solution.
About Us
COLLINSWORTH, ALTER, LAMBERT, LLC >> RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
For more than 20 years, Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert (CAL) has provided risk management and bonding services to builders, contractors, construction professionals, and a variety of other commercial and manufacturing enterprises.
As an independent agent, we represent the finest providers and products in the industry. CAL is not, and will never be, beholden to any one company. Our loyalty lies solely with our customers and we will exhaust every possibility to find the absolute best solutions to meet your individual ever-changing circumstances.
We believe great relationships are built one client at a time and proven by strong performance over the long term. As your risk management partner, CAL is committed to guiding you throughout the successful growth of your company. >> CONTACT US
The Company We Keep
COLLINSWORTH, ALTER, LAMBERT, LLC >> THE COMPANY WE KEEP
Our strong relationships with the industry's most reputable insurance and bond carriers allows CAL to explore countless options on your behalf. We take great pride in securing outstanding cost-effective risk management solutions. But more importantly, we negotiate openly with all our partners to ensure the solution we put together for you — coverage, costs and terms — is the best option to meet your needs.
www.americanplatinumpcic.com
American Platinum Property and Casualty provides provides multi-peril coverage protecting your home and property from the very real effects of wind, water, and storm damage.
www.amerisure.com
Amerisure Insurance is an organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners for Success® agencies, employees and policyholders.
www.auto-owners.com
Auto-Owners Insurance | Providing Car, Life, Home, Business Insurance.
www.berkleysurety.com
Berkley Surety Group (BSG) supports 16 business locations in the United States and Canada serving both countries. They provide a broad array of surety bond products including standard contract and commercial surety as well as specialty products such as environmental surety and bonds for small contractors.
www.bldrs.com
Builders Insurance Group provides businesses with Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Builders Risk, Package and Umbrella insurance.
www.cnasurety.com
CNA Surety provides a full range of surety and fidelity bonds in all 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. Through a combined network of approximately 39,000 independent agents, the company has the capacity, experience and dedication to serve a full range of bonding needs, from the smallest commercial bonds to multi-million dollar contract bonds.
www.fcci-group.com
Provider of worker's compensation insurance, property and casualty coverage, and third party administration.
www.fednat.com
Since 1992, our team of knowledgeable experts has been providing protection to homeowners, condo owners and businesses.
www.firstcomp.com
FirstComp offers small businesses an innovative, flexible and superior workers compensation product.
www.foremost.com
Foremost Insurance Group is the nation's leading specialty insurer, providing insurance choices that may not be offered by other companies.
www.greatamericanbonds.com
Great American is known for consistent underwriting, solid financial strength, market leadership and creative solutions to all bonding needs. With a highly diverse product line, Great American is one of the top surety companies in the United States.
www.theguarantee.com
The Guarantee is a trusted leader in specialty insurance in North America. They've earned a prominent reputation for specialized insurance products and expertise in niche segments such as the construction industry.
www.hagerty.com
When it comes to insurance, collectible cars and boats have different needs than other vehicles. With Hagerty, you can offer your collector clients customized insurance products from the industry’s largest provider of collector insurance.
www.thehartford.com
Get the best car insurance and auto insurance quotes from The Hartford, a leading insurance and investment company with a 200+ year legacy.
www.hcpci.com
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. provides property and casualty insurance to homeowners, condominium owners and tenants.
www.inscodico.com
The INSCO DICO Group is committed to providing superior service to the independent producer network for surety bonds and insurance through a dedicated staff of qualified people. They underwrite financial products that help Build America.
www.libertymutualgroup.com
Since 1912, we at Liberty Mutual Insurance have committed ourselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services...
www.orsurety.com
Old Republic Surety Company (ORSC) underwrites primarily contractors' performance and payment bonds, miscellaneous surety, and commercial fidelity.
www.phly.com
Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products, for select industries.
www.progressive.com
Managing your insurance policy is easy with an independent Progressive Agent.
www.rlisurety.com
RLI is an admitted carrier in all 50 states and can support Canadian and Puerto Rican bond needs for established accounts. They write surety business through appointed independent insurance agencies.
www.safeco.com
Safeco Insurance offers car insurance, home insurance and other personal insurance through independent insurance agents.
www.summitholdings.com
Summit's family of carriers gives you options when selecting workers' compensation insurance for your business.
www.travelers.com
Protect your personal and business investments with Travelers Insurance. From auto insurance to homeowners or business insurance, we have the solution.
www.universalproperty.com
Providing outstanding service. Whether you're an agent or a customer, when you call Universal Property & Casualty you'll speak to a real person.
www.weston-ins.com
Welcome to Weston Insurance Company. Weston is a Florida domestic property insurance company, specializing in wind-only coverage.
www.wrightflood.com
Wright Flood is the largest provider of (NFIP) flood policies to protect homes, businesses and their contents from flood disasters.
www.zurichna.com
A leader in the surety field since 1890, Zurich Surety is the third largest and longest continuously operating surety provider in the U.S. today. Whether you are an international or nationally based construction firm, Fortune 100 company, financially viable local contractor or commercial entity, they can provide consistent underwriting capacity, even in times of market fluctuation.
The Buzz
COLLINSWORTH, ALTER, LAMBERT, LLC >> THE BUZZ
Let's talk high expectations.
We encourage our clients to expect as much from CAL as we do from ourselves. Here is what they have to say about our dedicated culture and lofty service standards.
Republic Construction Corp.
The team at Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert has consistently helped our construction company minimize risk and provide insurance solutions specific to our industry. Their experience in Contractor Insurance and Contractor Bonding is second to none.. We take pride in surrounding ourselves with industry leaders, that's why we choose to work with Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert. I would personally recommend Don Lambert and the team at CAL for all of your commercial insurance needs.
Steven Neubarth
Robling Architecture Construction, Inc.
We are very pleased to work with Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC as they are very prompt & knowledgeable when we have any insurance or bonding questions. And if they don't have an answer they find one, which is very helpful. Their staff has also been a pleasure to work with.
Holly M Serrano
CGC, Project Manager
A2 Group, Inc.
I wanted to take a few minutes to thank you, your staff and the entire CAL team for yet another successful renewal.We are grateful to have your agency as our partners especially during the last few years of economic hardship that affected all of us. I must say that throughout the years, we have always enjoyed excellent and professional service from everyone at CAL.Your agency has not only provided excellent service for my firm, but has also assisted me with my personal insurance needs in the same manner.
Continue your business model, it works!
Thank you very much.
German Rey Jr.
Vice President, Comptroller
Cutting Edge Building Systems, Inc.
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation. It's easy to shop for insurance based on price. It's easy enough to compare coverages on a typical Acord Certificate and to be able to get "apples to apples" as a cost. As a contractor, knowing what you need and who the A+ providers are, well that is a different animal all together. I can always rely on Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert to shoot me straight and get me coverage I need at a price I can afford.
In the fast pace business of Construction, you need information you can rely on in a timely manner. Where else can you send a complicated AIA Construction Contract and get an opinion overnight on coverages being required vs. the company's current coverages? Where else can you request a Certificate of Insurance and get it virtually instantly? That is the kind of Agent we have in Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert.
Thank you for helping us grow our business with the confidence that we have the right insurance in place to INSURE OUR FUTURE!
Respectfully,
Jan A. "JJ" Wolfe, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Therma Seal Roof Systems, LLC
Please be advised that we have now been re-engaged in business with Mr. Mike Stevens and Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert for almost a year. Having had a working relationship with Mike and his firm for over ten years, we could not be happier with his service and attention to our company's needs. Mike has maintained a professional approach throughout our history and we look forward to more of the same as we continue to grow and count on his support. Every challenge that we have faced with our ability to bond has been met and satisfied by Mike and his team.
Thanks for assisting us with all our bonding needs and we will continue to count on your services and support over the next ten years.
Yours truly.
Dave Wikel
President
Bill Bryant & Associates, Inc.
While everyone else talks about providing great service, to their clients, Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. delivers.
Taycon Construction Management
We are very impressed by the knowledge and experience they have demonstrated and brought to Taycon over the past two years. In addition, after each hurricane in September 2004, they made a point to stop and visit to see if they could be of any assistance. Such dedication and support is hard to find.
Delant Construction Company
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has been our surety manager for over 15 years now. We highly value their professionalism and expertise as demonstrated through their vast knowledge of the construction industry and their surety experiences. Their work has no limits. They will review bid specifications, bid forms, and will research appropriate documents to conform to our needs.
C & F Electric, Inc.
For the twenty years that we have been in business, we have worked with Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. for all of our insurance and bonding needs. They have outstanding customer service as well as a friendly, accommodating staff that constantly exceeds all of our expectations.
West Construction, Inc.
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. is always available to help us in any way.
Edens Construction Company, Inc.
Our agent at Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has maintained a personal relationship with us through the growth of their agency. They have a staff that is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We have been offered invaluable advice along the way.
ACT Services, Inc.
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has been most helpful in providing information and advice whenever called upon to do so. In the specialized field of bonding, they are very knowledgeable and always willing to impart such to us.
Delta Painting, Inc.
Our 15-year relationship with Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has resulted in a well-established relationship built on consistency, availability, trust, and confidence. Whatever the question, whatever the need, Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. always promptly and successfully responds.
Miami Wall Systems, Inc.
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has taken the time to know our operations “inside and out” and has worked tirelessly on our behalf to facilitate a great working relationship with our surety company.
Davis Brothers Construction Company
They treat us as though we are family and have helped us in any way we have ever asked.
Francis Engineering, Inc.
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has been our bonding agency for the past five years. During this period, we have been able to increase our volume by almost 100%. Turn around time with bonds has been extremely good.
Tripp & Associates, Inc.
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. has an unbeatable record for producing bonds when no one else can. Their work ethic and integrity are of the highest regard.
Centerline Utilities, Inc.
Since our respective companies began working together in 1980, the level of efficiency and effectiveness by which their organization is managed has been second to none. Their staff’s understanding of the construction industry and the insurance laws and regulations relating to it, have always been a huge asset to us. Their aggressive approach to explore all potential carriers at renewal time has helped keep the insurance company’s premiums in check.
C. Davis Electric
Collinsworth, Alter, Lambert, LLC. makes you feel like you’re their only client. We feel like they are a “division” of our business. They work hard for their clients by listening to their needs and give them the understanding and options of what insurance or bonding consideration are required to run their business.
Resources
COLLINSWORTH, ALTER, LAMBERT, LLC >> RESOURCES AND FORMS
CAL QuickGuide to Forms, Links & Applications.
Click on the links below for important information and to download documents you'll need to begin managing your risk more cost-effectively.
>> BUILDER'S RISK SHORT FORM APPLICATION
>> BUILDER'S RISK SURVEY & APPLICATION
>> INSURANCE CERTIFICATE REQUEST
>> DRIVER APPROVAL REQUEST
>> FCCPAP APPLICATION
Helpful Resources
>> Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) - www.iix.com
>> Division of Worker's Compensation - www.fldfs.com/wc/index.htm
>> Hurricane Tracking - www.crownweather.com
>> O.S.H.A. - www.osha.gov
>> Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - www.fema.gov
>> Flood Insurance - www.floridadisaster.org
>> Welcome to Florida - www.myflorida.com
>> International Risk Management Institute - www.irmi.com
>> Florida Association of Insurance Agents - www.faia.com
>> Check Past WC Accidents - https://apps.fldfs.com/claimsweb/claimsearch.aspx
>> Check Coverage Compliance (subcontractors) - https://apps8.fldfs.com/proofofcoverage/Search.aspx
>> Safety Contests/Program - www.safetyflorida.usf.edu
>> Safety Talks - www.toolboxtopics.com
>> Utility Line Locator - www.callsunshine.com
>> Immigration Standards - www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
>> Social Security Verification
Phone (up to 5 verifications per call) 800-772-6270
- www.ssa.gov/employer/ssnvadditional.htm
>> Background Checks - www.dc.state.fl.us/inmateReleases/search.asp
http://www.lexisnexis.com/risk
