A depth of knowledge and experience few others can match.

Britton-Gallagher’s construction surety division began in 1983 and has been growing ever since. In 2006 we significantly expanded our presence in Central Ohio by teaming with Brad Stammler, a well known construction insurance professional in Columbus and creating Britton-Gallagher/Stammler LLC. The success of Britton-Gallagher/Stammler has allowed us to achieve two important goals: continuing to expand our Central Ohio presence while increasing the overall expertise of the combined construction team. With several seasoned professionals that have worked in the construction insurance and bonding fi elds practically their entire careers, this team has experienced a wide range of hard markets, soft markets and industry changes. They bring outstanding value and knowledge to the table to ensure that your critical insurance and surety needs will be met on budget and on time. Their experience is your assurance that no detail will be overlooked with your construction and surety requirements.Helping you build with confidence.We do surety differently. We do it better. While some agencies may take your financial statements and construction package then simply ship them off to the underwriters with their fingers crossed, we don’t believe this is sound business practice.

At Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler we help you build with confidence. We analyze your information, identify your strengths, and make suggestions on how to improve your weaknesses, whether it’s a working capital or indemnity situation. We won’t spread your financials all over the market. We will improve your chances for success by selectively choosing the highest potential sureties for your situation and anticipating the underwriters’ concerns before they ever see your application. That’s the Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler difference. That’s the Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler advantage.

Removing the road blocks.

We can’t construct the building for you, but our breadth of knowledge and experience makes the construction process go a whole lot easier. As an agency who has specialized in surety for more than 20 years, we know what’s required to accomplish a successful, trouble-free project and we know in what order these procedures have to occur. All of the paperwork, from registration at the city level and permitting, to builder’s risk coverage, certificates, and bonding, will be in place, as promised, in a timely manner.

At Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler we realize you don’t want a phone call telling you the registration bond needs to be at the job site tomorrow, and neither do we. By understanding and anticipating your needs, we take away the potential road blocks that can impede your progress before they ever have a chance of occurring.

Improving your bottom line.

Another way Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler add value for our construction surety clients is to simplify the job costing process for you. Unlike many agencies, we actually review your bid specs and insurance requirements to provide you with estimated premiums—a cost estimate from the insurance side. This gives you an important edge to help you maintain and perhaps improve your profitability in a project. As a result, you know up front exactly what your builder’s risk, OCP and other insurance requirements will be, rather than having unsuspected surprises at the end of the job.

Build on our surety experience.

In the surety world, Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler are known as the “get things done” agencies because of our deep knowledge of the industry and ability to respond on a timely basis. Our experienced staff has developed a trademark of expertise in the field, appreciation for the demands of the construction client and a no-nonsense approach to getting the job done.

Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler realize that contractors need service and quick responses to their questions. The following is a sample of the special services we offer:

• Aid in establishing a clearer understanding on how the surety reviews and analyzes financial statements and Work On Hand forms
• Provide multiple surety markets to assure adequate bond lines and rates
• Review and market your current insurance policies to obtain the most comprehensive and cost effective program
• Offer assistance in locating bankers, accountants, architects, engineers and subcontractors
• Prepare bid, contract and license bonds
• Provide a network to assist in handling out of state contracts
• Attend bid lettings and other necessary meetings
• Assist in establishing business continuity plans
• Provide sound professional advice backed by over 50 years of experience

In order to keep pace with the industry, Britton-Gallagher and Britton-Gallagher/Stammler belong to many construction associations including Associated General Contractors, Surety Association of America and National Association of Women in Construction.

Put our surety expertise to work for you. For more information please contact:

David Anthony
440-264-1011
david_anthony@britton-gallagher.com

Dave Black
440-264-2715
Dave_Black@britton-gallagher.com

Brad Stammler
614-818-4778
Brad_Stammler@britton-gallagher.com

Suellen Cadle
614-818-4772
Suellen_Cadle@britton-gallagher.com

Steve Lallier
614-818-4448
Steve_Lallier@britton-gallagher.com