BONDS & GUARANTEES WEBINAR SERIES

Part I – Surety Product and Types of Bonds
Date: 20th May 2026

Course Overview

Surety bonds and guarantees play a critical role in enabling trade, infrastructure development, and contract execution by providing assurance of performance and financial reliability. As demand for these instruments grows across construction, public procurement, and cross-border trade, insurers and brokers must strengthen their technical capacity to assess risk, structure appropriate cover, and manage exposures effectively—supporting sound portfolio performance and broader market confidence.

This webinar forms Part I of a three-part series, providing a foundational introduction to Bonds and Guarantees. It covers key features, distinctions between the instruments, and the main types of bonds, establishing the baseline knowledge required for the more advanced underwriting and claims-focused sessions that follow.

Course Objectives

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain core surety concepts and differentiate key bond types, including performance, bid, advance payment, retention, and customs bonds.
• Apply bonds and guarantees to construction, procurement, and trade facilitation scenarios.
• Analyze underwriting considerations and key drivers of bond pricing, including risk, financial strength, and exposure.
• Assess claims handling approaches and determine suitable dispute resolution strategies for bonds and guarantees.

Course Outline

Part I – 20th May 2026
Introduction to Bonds and Guarantees

• The Surety Product
• Key Features of Suretyship
• Surety Bonds versus Bank Guarantees
• Types of Bonds and Guarantees for Different Categories

Part II – 19th August 2026
Underwriting Framework in Bonds and Guarantees

• Pricing and Underwriting Considerations
• The 6 C’s of Underwriting in Bonds and Guarantees
• Setting Underwriting Limits for Bonds & Guarantees

Part III – 14th October 2026
Bond Losses and Claims Management

• Common Causes of Default
• Claims Handling Process
• Subrogation and Indemnity in Bonds and Guarantees
• Case Studies and Interactive Examples

Target Audience

This webinar is designed for:

• Bonds and Guarantees Underwriters
• Claims Professionals
• Business Development Staff
• Brokers handling Bonds and Guarantees

Logistics

The training will be conducted via the ZEP-RE Academy LMS. Participants are required to have a reliable internet connection and a digital device (preferably a laptop or tablet).

Delivery Format

• 90-minute presentation by facilitators
• 30-minute interactive Q&A session

Time

11:00 AM EAT | 10:00 AM CAT | 9:00 AM WAT | 8:00 AM GMT

Registration

To register for this webinar, please click the registration tab and complete the form by Wednesday, 13th May 2026.