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Strength. Stability. Solutions.

A strong, stable partner. We are Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent)¹, FSC XV. When you work with Nationwide surety, you know you are working with a strong and stable carrier. We're professional, we're experienced, and we know the surety industry. Our expertise allows us to be innovative. Our relationships help us to understand the surety needs of your business. The result: a unique and analytical approach unparalleled by any other surety. Add to that, we have 50-state capacity and a flexible, multi-tiered rating plan. We are the source for comprehensive surety bond solutions for small, medium and large contractors and companies.

Deliver on promises.

Nationwide’s got your back. When it comes to surety bonds, experience and financial strength matter. In this video, Peyton Manning shares how Nationwide helps support our partners with confidence.

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Rankings & ratings

Over the years, we have received recognition in our industry for exceptional performance, leadership and service to our clients. Our respected reputation is the result of a true commitment to excellence in every aspect of our business, built on a foundation of financial strength and proven experience.

A.M. Best

Received 11/07/25

¹The third highest of 13 ratings

Applies to property & casualty affiliates

A+

Standard & Poor’s

affirmed 04/12/25

The fifth highest of 21 ratings

Moody’s

Affirmed 10/28/25

The sixth highest of 21 ratings

Applies to property & casualty affiliates

$2.016 B

T-listing in excess

August 2025

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Surety claim notifications

Claim notices should be sent to the attention of the Surety Claims Manager either by email to bondclaims@nationwide.com, or to the mailing address.

Freight Broker Bond BMC-84 Cancellations and Claim Information

All other notices should be sent to the attention of the Surety Underwriting Department either by email to bondcomm@nationwide.com, or to the mailing address.

Mailing address:
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
1100 Locust St., Dept. 2006
Des Moines, IA 50391-2006

Phone: 1-866-387-0457