About Us

The Surety Association of Massachusetts (SAM) was founded in 1905.  Its purpose is to improve the service rendered to the community by surety bond underwriters and brokers/agents.  SAM promotes understanding among its members through the study and discussion of local surety issues.  It provides a central facility for correspondence with other organizations and with public bodies.

SAM seeks to provide useful and interesting information and perform such other functions that support the above purpose.

The content of this site is primarily intended for those who underwrite and produce Surety Bonds but also provides information to those who want to learn more about our product.

If you are interested in becoming a Member* or Associate Member**, please contact us anytime.

David C. Rand

david.rand@suretyma.org

* Eligible members can be any business enterprise actively engaged as agent, broker or company transacting surety and/or fidelity business. They must also have high moral and professional standing in the local industry.

** Eligible associate members can be any business enterprise actively engaged in providing professional services of a substantial nature to any member or any customer of a member.  They must also have high moral and professional standing in the local industry.

There is no difference between members and associate members in terms of the nominal annual fee of $125.00. We encourage all associate members to fully participate on committees or discussions.  We have kept the membership fee low to encourage full industry participation and budget appropriately to pay all of our expenses.

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