The Nuts and Bolts of Bond Execution
Includes a Live Web Event on 10/13/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
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This presentation will address the basic considerations for the proper execution of a surety bond, focusing on bid, performance and payment bonds. A surety bond is a contract, and, like any contract, what is on the page (the parties, the description of the project, dates and signatures) matters. The “how” (the formalities of contract execution) also matters. Join Robert Duke, Vice President and Surety Counsel with Markel as he provides attendees with a clear roadmap for preparing bond forms for execution, including guidance on proper dating, powers of attorney, corporate seals, signatory identification, and accurately completing every blank.
Robert J. Duke
Vice President and Legal Counsel
Markel Surety
Robert J. Duke is Vice President and Legal Counsel for Markel Surety. Prior to joining Markel, Rob was Surety Legal Counsel for Euler Hermes North America. Previously, he was General Counsel for The Surety & Fidelity Association of America, the industry trade association for insurance companies that write surety bonds.
Mr. Duke was in the surety and fidelity industry as a company underwriter and broker for 8 years before joining SFAA in 1999. Mr. Duke spent two years working in private law practice.
He has authored several articles on surety and fidelity topics.
Mr. Duke graduated with a J.D. summa cum laude and first in class from Columbus School of Law, Catholic University in 2005. He graduated summa cum laude from Loyola College of Maryland in 1988 with a Bachelors in Business Administration and obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Loyola College in 1992.
Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company with an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent), FSC XV. Partner with a carrier that knows the surety industry and issues bonds quickly. With 50-state capacity and flexible rating plans, we provide comprehensive surety bond solutions for contractors and companies of all sizes. Nationwide.com/surety
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