Merchants Bonding Company™ joined business leaders at the Greater Des Moines Partnership's 2026 Annual Dinner to celebrate economic momentum and explore priorities for the year ahead. Bestselling author Jon Gordon served as the keynote speaker, sharing insights on how encouragement and optimism can shape our community and build stronger teams. We are proud to support organizations that help our communities and businesses grow.
Merchants Bonding Company
Insurance
West Des Moines, Iowa 7,927 followers
Common Sense Surety Since 1933
About us
Common Sense Underwriting - First Class Experiences Merchants Bonding Company specializes in contract and commercial surety bonds, with an “A” (Excellent) or higher rating from AM Best since 1958. Established in 1933, we're guided by a bold purpose; to be the most trusted team in surety with a courageous culture. Merchants says yes to the best agents, accounts, and associates who are the core of our strong and vibrant culture. Merchants Bonding Company is among the top 15 largest surety writers in the United States, with 90+ years of consistency, common sense underwriting and first class customer service. Merchants' nearly exclusive focus on surety makes us unique in the industry. Unlike other insurance companies with multiple lines of business, Merchants has honed its expertise in contract and commercial surety bonding. Merchants' underwriting distinguishes itself from the competition by treating each account as unique. Merchants considers both business and personal net worth to create what we call common sense underwriting. Common sense underwriting is the foundation of our brand promise to our agents, agencies, and principals. We invite you to experience the Merchants Difference for yourself.
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http://www.merchantsbonding.com
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- Industry
- Insurance
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1933
- Specialties
- Contract & Commercial Surety Bonding
Locations
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6700 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-7754, US
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8303 N. MoPac, Suite B-400
P.O. Box 26720
Austin, Texas 78755, US
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15950 N. Dallas Parkway
Tower II, Suite 400
Addison, Texas 75248, US
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5400 Carillon Point
Kirkland, Washington 89033, US
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Our surety partners put in the time, and one took home the grand prize: a brand new golf cart! Through The Merchants Open: Survey Sweepstakes, agent partners earned entries to win a golf cart by completing surveys throughout 2025. Watch below to see who won big: https://ow.ly/A8af50Y06Pk
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Merchants is committed to supporting initiatives that help move the construction industry forward, and we’re proud to sponsor events for the Master Builders of Iowa BuildHer program this year. BuildHer is dedicated to strengthening the construction workforce by empowering women through education, connection, and professional growth. #MBIBuildHer
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When major media platforms like The New York Times Wirecutter, CNet, and the New York Post want to understand what's next in AI-powered search, they look beyond their industries. This week, they looked to Merchants' Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Melíssa Harden. At Affiliate Summit West in Las Vegas, Melíssa didn't just take the stage. She set the tone for where business discovery is headed. In a standing-room-only session titled From SEO to GEO, Melíssa led a bold conversation about what it really takes to rank in today's AI-driven search landscape. A standout moment: her one-on-one with Jennifer Myers, Principal Lead at Microsoft AI Copilot, diving into authentic content creation, hyper-relevance, and how AI is transforming digital buying behaviors. These aren't future trends. They are today's strategic advantages. Melíssa shared six real-time takeaways already in motion at global firms. At Merchants, staying ahead of disruption isn't optional. It's how we lead.
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A year centered on service, connection, and a shared cause. See how the Merchants Bonding Company Foundation partnered with Children’s Cancer Connection and supported communities throughout 2025 in our Foundation wrap up. https://ow.ly/LcvU50XWh8U
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As we wrap up another successful year at Merchants, we’re grateful for the teamwork, dedication, and collaboration shown across our offices and remote teams. Thank you to our associates for taking the time out of their busy holiday seasons to connect. It allows us to celebrate our accomplishments, have fun together, and reflect on everything we’ve achieved while building momentum for the year ahead!
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Kudos to Michael Ekins, our 2025 Shining Star Award runner-up! Michael volunteers each year at Camp Erin, supporting kids navigating grief with empathy and guidance inspired by his own experience. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1JYq50XNeXe
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Congrats to Scott Olsen, our 2025 Shining Star Award winner! Scott’s longtime volunteer work with the Madrid Bunch – including an annual bowling fundraiser that brings in up to $20,000 for Easterseals – continues to make a meaningful impact in our community. Read his story: https://ow.ly/i0Yt50XNeQN
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