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## [Surety Bond vs. Insurance: Key Differences for Contractors](https://buildsure.ca/blog/surety-bond-vs.-insurance-key-differences-for-contractors)

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 by [Gianni Cerio](https://buildsure.ca/blog/author/gianni-cerio)   
on April 14, 2026 at 9:26 AM

In construction, “bonding” and “insurance” are often talked about in the same breath. Many people assume they are interchangeable. They are not, and misunderstanding the difference can limit the type ...

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# All articles from Gianni Cerio

#### [Construction Insurance • Apr 14, 2026 Surety Bond vs. Insurance: Key Differences for Contractors](https://buildsure.ca/blog/surety-bond-vs.-insurance-key-differences-for-contractors)

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#### [Construction Bond • Feb 23, 2026 What Is a Bid Bond? How It Protects Project Owners and Contractors](https://buildsure.ca/blog/what-is-a-bid-bond-how-it-protects-project-owners-and-contractors)

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#### [Construction Bond • Dec 5, 2025 What Is a Construction Bond? The Foundation of Project Security](https://buildsure.ca/blog/what-is-a-construction-bond-the-foundation-of-project-security)

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