Typically, most carriers will not appoint a start up agency w/ no book of business or experience. I have two suggestions. 1) Try to get employed in the industry to obtain experience. 2) Broker business until your book is large enough for carrier to feel comfortable appointing you. Start with what yo...

Also, if anyone needs to learn some general information on suretyship, you can also read the <a href='http://www.jwsuretybonds.com/bond_information.htm' target='_blank'>Bond Information</a> section of the forums parent site <a href='http://www.jwsuretybonds.com/' target='_blank'>JW Surety Bonds</a>.

Jeff, you may have better luck asking in the <a href='http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com' target='_blank'>Surety Bond Forums</a>

You should be able to find the answers to your questions at the <a href='http://forums.jwsuretybonds.com' target='_blank'>Surety Bond Forums</a>