Heffernan Insurance Brokers Surety Bonds

Heffernan Surety Bonds

Heffernan offers surety bonds two ways: as an on-demand Quick Insure product for any business needing a bond, and as a coverage option bundled into its Marine Cargo transportation-insurance programs for freight forwarders and logistics companies. 1,2Company-reported. Surety Bonds and Marine Cargo pages as read on 2026-09-23.

Who It’s For

Heffernan says surety bonds are relevant to businesses whose contracts require them, and within its transportation practice markets bonds specifically to freight forwarders, customs brokers, and import/export operators. 1,2Company-reported. Surety Bonds and Marine Cargo pages as read on 2026-09-23.

Coverage Features

Heffernan's Quick Insure FAQ says available bond types include performance bonds, payment bonds, and license or permit bonds, describing a bond as a financial guarantee that contractual obligations will be met. 1Company-reported. Surety Bonds page as read on 2026-09-23; does not describe bond amounts, obligee requirements, or underwriting criteria.

Limits and Retentions

Not publicly disclosed. Neither reviewed page publishes bond-amount ranges, pricing, or underwriting thresholds. 1,2Surety Bonds and Marine Cargo pages as read on 2026-09-23.

Risk Services

For its Marine Cargo program, Heffernan says it has in-house underwriting authority for faster, more flexible quoting and exclusive access to major insurance carriers, plus interactive online tools for declaration issuance and claim reporting. 2Company-reported. Marine Cargo page as read on 2026-09-23; described for the marine-cargo program generally, and the reviewed page does not confirm the same underwriting authority applies to the stand-alone Quick Insure bond product.

How to Apply

For the on-demand product, Heffernan directs buyers to request a quote online or call a listed phone number; for the marine-cargo program, it directs freight forwarders to a named contact and an online client portal for policy management. 1,2Company-reported. Surety Bonds and Marine Cargo pages as read on 2026-09-23.

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Sources

  1. Surety Bonds. Heffernan Insurance Brokers; Surety Bonds: Trust in Your Projects; Project Assurance; Customizable Bonds: Tailored options for a variety of industries; FAQ: What types of surety bonds are available? Types include performance bonds, payment bonds, and license/permit bonds; Call (925) 448-2695. Accessed 2026-09-23.
  2. Marine Cargo. Heffernan Insurance Brokers; Coverage Options: General Merchandise Logistics, Household Good Logistics, Marine Cargo Legal Liability, Errors & Omissions, Surety Bonds, Special Projects; In-house underwriting authority for faster, more flexible quoting; Exclusive access to major insurance carriers. Accessed 2026-09-23.

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