Customs Bonds

CM&F Group offers access to a broad-based surety market, providing a full range of comprehensive surety solutions that serves all segments of the marketplace. We offer these products from XL Capital Ltd.

Founded in 1986 as EXEL by 68 of the world's largest global corporations, XL Capital Ltd has grown and diversified far beyond its early insurance foundations.

Over the past decade, XL Capital, through strategic mergers and acquisitions with several companies, including Winterthur International Insurance Company, NAC Re Corporation, ECS Inc., Mid Ocean Reinsurance Ltd and Intercargo Corporation, has established itself as a leading provider of insurance, reinsurance, and financial products and services solutions throughout the world.

Today, XL Capital Ltd has 90 operating subsidiaries and affiliates in 30 countries with approximately 3,000 employees.

XL Capital offers unparalleled vision and expertise in blending traditional insurance and reinsurance techniques with capital market financial engineering. This is what makes it possible for us to fulfill our mission: to help our corporate customers turn risk into return.

Contract Surety Bonds

Bid, Performance, Payment, Supply, Maintenance, and Subdivision Bonds that guarantee the fulfillment of both public and privately funded contractual obligations.

XL Surety has the financial capacity (our principal underwriting company, XL Specialty Insurance Company, is rated "A+" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company) and underwriting expertise to provide contract bonds to a wide range of principals, from emerging contractors to the ENR 400. XL Surety's underwriting approach is focused on building long-term relationships with our producers and clients. Our network of offices provides producers with the local access and expertise needed to maintain the high level of service and support they demand.

U.S. Customs & International Trade Bonds

US Customs, NVOCC, FMC, Property Broker Bonds

Our dedicated staff of twenty professionals and administrators along with our electronic link with US Customs allows us to provide superior service to our producers and clients. Our ability to electronically issue and deliver bonds over the Internet offers a cost advantage to our producers for the rapid delivery of the product, particularly when dealing with low dollar transactions.

Commercial Surety Bonds

Miscellaneous, License, Permit, Indemnity & Financial Guarantee, Judicial & Fiduciary Court Bonds

XL Surety has the capacity, flexibility and underwriting expertise to offer a full range of commercial surety products. Our customers range from individuals requiring compliance bonds to Fortune 500 companies. We provide tailor-made programs to address the needs of our producers and our clients.

For more information about our Customs Bonds and/or an application please contact CM&F Group at 1-800-397-3008, ext: 205 or via email at "Contact Us"