For businesses, securing bonds through their bank often means tying up valuable working capital, slowing down projects that need speed and certainty.
Insurance-backed surety bonds offer a powerful alternative, freeing up liquidity, protecting balance sheets and giving businesses the flexibility to focus on growth.
We are delighted to reveal Rokstone’s newest portfolio, Surety. We offer brokers and their clients a fast, flexible and commercially minded alternative to traditional bond providers, designed to meet the needs of sectors including:
Construction and Civil Engineering
Retail, Commercial and Residential Property Development
Infrastructure and Public Sector Projects
Manufacturing
Importing & Warehousing
Backed by A- (Excellent) AM Best capacity, the portfolio covers a range of bond types designed to serve businesses across the UK and Ireland. At the heart of the launch is a fresh approach to underwriting and delivering surety, built on authenticity and responsiveness whatever the requirement, Rokstone brings a solution-focused approach to every placement.
Expertise
The portfolio is led by Darren Guymer, Head of - Surety at Rokstone, who brings over 15 years of experience in the UK Surety market. Throughout his career Darren has focused on understanding the unique challenges faced by contractors, developers and funders. He is committed to being straightforward and responsive, making decisions quickly, cutting out unnecessary complexity and finding ways to make bond solutions simpler and more effective for clients.
“Surety should never feel like a roadblock. It should be an enabler,” says Darren. “Our role is to make the process straightforward, fast and supportive of long-term business success.”
Surety may not be new, but Rokstone’s approach is. The portfolio is defined by:
● Rapid turnarounds
● Commercially minded approach to underwriting
● Experience and extensive market knowledge
● Collaborative partnerships, offering transparent, straightforward service that builds trust.
This mix of speed, expertise and collaboration is designed to make life easier for brokers and clients alike.
Appetite and Capacity
The portfolio’s underwriting appetite covers UK and Ireland-based businesses with at least three years of profitable trading All bonds are issued on an uncommitted basis with capacity up to GBP 10 million aggregate per Principal, up to GBP 2.5 million per Single Bond. Bond classes covered include:
Building Something New
The launch of our new UK Surety portfolio reflects more than just a new product line - it is part of our broader commitment to expansion in specialist classes, where expertise, agility and service can make the biggest impact.
To learn more about Rokstone’s Surety portfolio and how we can support your clients, get in touch with Darren and the team today.
