Guignard

What Guignard does

Guignard Company is a privately held surety bond agency founded in 1977 and headquartered in Longwood, Florida (Greater Orlando). The firm operates as an intermediary between contractors and over 40 top-rated surety carriers, placing two categories of bonds: Contract Bonds — including Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds for construction projects — and Commercial Bonds — covering License & Permit, Financial Guarantee, Court, and Fiduciary/Probate instruments. Its customer base spans small subcontractors through ENR 400 general contractors and developers, with stated annual bonding volume exceeding $1 billion across the Southeast United States and the Caribbean. There are no proprietary technology products; the offering centers on financial analysis, underwriting positioning, contract review, and ongoing project-lifecycle advocacy performed by an in-house team of ~18 surety professionals.

Guignard monetizes through commissions on placed bond premiums, with pricing determined by carriers on a per-bond basis using contractor financials, experience, and contract value. Distribution is relationship-driven enterprise and inside sales across three offices (Orlando/Longwood HQ, Tampa, Atlanta), augmented by industry association engagement (ABC, AGC, NASBP, NAWIC, CFMA, Florida Surety Association), an online Bond Starter application, and a recently launched YouTube channel. The GTM emphasizes advocate-style client service — including owner-financial evaluation, bond form review, and claims support — rather than self-service digital placement.

Ownership remains family-controlled across three generations of the Guignard family, with second-generation Bryce Guignard serving as President since 2008 and third-generation Nina Guignard active on the Tampa Bay team. There is no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or M&A activity; growth has been organic via office openings (Tampa, Atlanta), senior hires from carriers (notably The Hartford), and credentialing accumulation (AFSB, NASBP Surety School). The firm has received regional recognition including ABC Central Florida's 2025 Model Member of the Year.

Name

Guignard

Legal name

Guignard Company

Website

https://guignardcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Guignard Company is a privately held, family-owned surety bond agency founded in 1977, placing contract and commercial bonds through 40+ carrier partnerships for construction contractors and business owners across the Southeast US and Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surety Bond Services

NAICS

Finance and Insurance (52)

SIC

Surety Insurance (6351)

akta.pro primary industry

Surety & Bond Brokerage (FSAEADAI)

Keywords

• Surety bond agency
• Contract surety bonds
• Commercial surety bonds
• Construction bonding services
• Surety underwriting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Longwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Surety Bond Commissions: Guignard generates revenue through commissions on surety bonds placed for contractors. This includes contract bonds (bid, performance, payment bonds typically required for construction projects) and commercial bonds (license & permit, financial guarantee, court, fiduciary/probate bonds). The agency works with over 40 trusted surety carrier partners to structure bonding programs for clients ranging from small contractors to large ENR firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Guignard Company is a surety bond agency that places contract bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds) and commercial bonds (License & Permit, Financial Guarantee, Court, and Fiduciary & Probate Bonds) for construction contractors, developers, and business owners. The agency works with 40+ surety carrier partners to structure bonding programs and provides financial analysis, underwriting positioning, bond form review, and ongoing advocacy throughout project lifecycles.

Product overview

Guignard is a surety bond agency offering two primary product categories: Contract Bonds (Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Payment Bonds) and Commercial Bonds (License & Permit Bonds, Financial Guarantee Bonds, Court Bonds, and Fiduciary & Probate Bonds). The company also provides an online Bond Starter tool for applications. These products work together to serve contractors, subcontractors, developers, and business owners needing surety bond support for construction projects and regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Bonds Surety bond products that guarantee contractual obligations between contractors and project owners, including Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Payment Bonds. Designed for construction contractors, subcontractors, developers, and general contractors working on private and public projects.
• Commercial Bonds Commercial surety bonds required by government entities to ensure businesses comply with laws, regulations, and ethical standards, encompassing License & Permit Bonds, Financial Guarantee Bonds, Court Bonds, and Fiduciary & Probate Bonds. Serves business owners and entities needing regulatory, legal, and fiduciary bond instruments as alternatives to letters of credit.
• Bond Starter Online bond application tool that guides users through the surety bond application process, serving as the first step toward securing the right surety program for a project. Designed for contractors seeking pre-qualification or new bond requests, with a 24-hour response commitment for commercial bond inquiries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 billion in contracts bonded annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABC Central Florida - Model Member RecognitioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 October 2025Guignard was named Model Member of the Year for 2025 by ABC Central Florida at their Excellence in Construction Awards Banquet. Vice President Matt Adcock and Director of Business Development Mariel Coleman accepted the award. This recognition highlights the company's engagement, leadership, and community involvement in the construction industry.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuignard has been a strong supporter of ABC Central Florida since 1977, participating in training, committees, leadership programs, and events including the annual Construction Expo. Multiple team members serve in leadership roles, and the company received ABC's 2025 Model Member of the Year award.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association membership providing networking, training, and industry advocacy. Guignard team members hold individual memberships and participate in AGC events and programs.
• National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary industry association for surety bond professionals. Guignard team members complete NASBP Surety School training and hold AFSB designations. The company participates in NASBP educational programs and certification.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGuignard actively supports NAWIC with multiple team members holding leadership positions. Kelly Phelan served as President of the Greater Orlando Chapter and currently chairs the National Camp Committee. The company sponsored the Builder's Book Nook and construction career camp initiatives.
• Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for construction financial professionals. Guignard team members hold individual memberships and serve in leadership roles including National Secretary and Board positions.
• Foundation for Orange County Public SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit connecting community partners with Orange County Public Schools. Guignard sponsors the annual FORE Our Schools Golf Tournament which has raised over $2.9 million since inception. Vice President Matt Adcock serves on the Board of Directors.
• Florida Transportation Builders AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association for transportation builders in Florida. Guignard team members hold individual memberships for industry networking and professional development.
• Florida Surety AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level association for surety professionals in Florida. Guignard team members have served in officer roles including Past President.
• Suncoast Utility Contractors AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional utility contractors association serving the Florida Gulf Coast area. Guignard maintains membership for industry connections and market presence in the Tampa region.
• American Water Works AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational nonprofit organization focused on water supply. Guignard maintains membership for industry connections in the water/utility construction sector.
• Surety Carriers (40+)coreOthersGuignard works with over 40 trusted surety carrier partners to place bonds for clients. These relationships enable the agency to structure flexible bonding programs, navigate changing market conditions, and find solutions for clients with varying risk profiles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• IMA Financial Group: US insurance brokerage with a strong surety and construction practice, often competing for mid-market and large contractor accounts. Comparable to Guignard in targeting ENR-tier contractors with multi-carrier surety programs.
• Strickland Insurance Group: Southeast-focused insurance and surety agency operating across multiple states. Comparable to Guignard as a regional surety-led broker competing for similar Southeast contractor accounts.

Direct peers

• Brown & Riding: National surety-bond-focused insurance brokerage offering contract and commercial surety programs. Operates with the same multi-carrier agency model as Guignard but at materially larger scale, making it a natural competitive comparable.
• International Sureties, Inc. Texas-headquartered surety bond agency specializing in contract and commercial surety, with a similar multi-carrier agency model serving contractors across the southern US. Directly comparable in size, focus, and product mix to Guignard.

Broad incumbents

• Marsh McLennan: Global insurance brokerage with a substantial surety practice serving ENR-tier construction clients. Overlaps with Guignard in the large-contractor surety market but as part of a far broader insurance and risk advisory portfolio.
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Large diversified insurance brokerage that has actively expanded in surety and construction practice areas. Competes with Guignard on mid- and large-market contractor accounts across the Southeast.
• Aon: Global risk and insurance broker with a dedicated construction services group offering surety placement to large contractors. Competes with Guignard for ENR accounts but does not specialize in the regional surety-only niche.
• Hub International: North American insurance brokerage with construction and surety practices. Provides direct competition for Guignard in the Southeast contractor market, albeit within a much broader commercial insurance offering.

Emerging players

• Surety1: Direct-to-contractor online surety bond provider focused on speed and digital application for small commercial and contract bonds. Targets the same small-subcontractor and SMB contractor segment as Guignard's lower-tier accounts.
• Lance Surety Bonds: Online-focused surety bond agency serving small and mid-sized contractors across all 50 states. Represents the digital distribution model competing for the SMB tier of Guignard's contractor book.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GuignardCompany
• Xx.com/BondGuignard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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