# Assured Guaranty > Official Assured Guaranty business agent. Assured Guaranty provides financial guaranty insurance, bond insurance and related reinsurance services for… ## Ask it a question Assured Guaranty answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/assuredguaranty. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_assuredguaranty and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Assured Guaranty Assured Guaranty describes itself as having four decades of history as a financial guarantor. Published milestones include: Financial Security Assurance Inc. (FSA) began operations in September 1985 and later became Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM); Capital Reinsurance Company began operations in January 1988 and ultimately became Assured Guaranty Corp. (AGC), known today as Assured Guaranty Inc. (AG); ACE Limited formed holding company Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGL) in August 2003; AGL went public in April 2004 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AGO; the FSA acquisition completed in July 2009; Radian Asset Assurance was acquired and merged into AG in April 2015; CIFG in July 2016; MBIA UK Insurance Limited in January 2017. An office opened in Sydney, Australia in March 2024. In January 2026 the company launched Assured Life Reinsurance Ltd., a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurer. effective August 1, 2024, Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. (AGM) merged with and into Assured Guaranty Inc. (AG), with AG as the surviving company. The site states that AGM-insured municipal bonds became guaranteed obligations of AG and remain in full force and effect. The U.S. Public Finance contact page lists named staff with direct phone numbers, including William J. Hogan and Christopher Chafizadeh as Senior Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Public Finance, at 1 212 408 6006 and 1 212 339 0832. Other listed areas are tax-backed/core, revenue, healthcare and higher education, secondary markets, pricing, business development, infrastructure finance Americas, surveillance, and investor relations. Email addresses on that page are hidden behind JavaScript and are not readable as plain text. No hours, prices or fees are published. Source: https://assuredguaranty.com/about-us/history ## What Assured Guaranty does Beyond U.S. municipal bonds, Assured Guaranty publishes four other service lines. Global Infrastructure Finance works with local and sovereign governments, regulated utilities and private-sector developers and operators, along with their bankers and advisors, to reduce medium- and long-term funding costs on essential projects. Issuers listed as able to benefit include public-private partnerships (PPP/P3), special purpose infrastructure companies and projects, essential infrastructure assets such as airports and ports, regulated utility companies, renewable energy projects, sovereign issuers, municipal and local authority issuers, and government-sponsored enterprises. Sectors named include highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, rail, hospitals, water and waste management, gas and electric distribution, solar power, government buildings, convention centers, stadiums and universities. Credit enhancement is provided for listed bonds, private placements and bank loans, in primary and secondary markets, at fixed, floating or inflation-indexed rates. Global Structured Finance offers credit enhancement from AG intended to reduce all-in financing costs of eligible asset-backed securities or to let financial institutions manage capital more efficiently through private transactions. Securitizations of commercial loans, life insurance portfolios and consumer and commercial receivables are named, along with credit enhancement tools for the fund finance market. Reinsurance is written by subsidiary Assured Guaranty Re Ltd. (AG Re), a Bermuda company specializing in financial guaranty reinsurance for both affiliated and non-affiliated insurance companies. Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd. (AGRO) reinsures non-financial-guaranty lines. Annuity Reinsurance is written by Assured Life Re, which offers reinsurance to life insurers on fixed-term and pension-based annuities. No prices, rates or fees are published for any of these services. Assured Guaranty's U.S. Public Finance services cover municipal credit enhancement for bond issuers. The two products listed are municipal bond insurance policies covering principal and interest, for both new issues and bonds already trading in the secondary market, and surety policies that take the place of cash-funded reserves in municipal bond transactions. Both tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds are insured. The site says insurance is offered "for qualified issuers of every size in all U.S. states and territories." The most common bond types listed as insured by Assured Guaranty Inc. (AG) are General Obligation and Tax-Backed, Utility Revenue, and Transportation Revenue. Insurance is also offered for selected bonds in Healthcare, Higher Education, and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit sectors. Within those, the site names general obligations backed by ad valorem property taxes, sales tax and hotel tax bonds, special assessment and tax increment bonds, lease revenue bonds and certificates of participation, water and sewer, natural gas, electric power and resource recovery utility financings, general airport revenue bonds, passenger facility charge issues, toll road, bridge and tunnel bonds, and mass transit financings. The published general eligibility criteria say insured transactions must meet Assured Guaranty's internal standard for investment-grade underlying credit quality, that a public rating is not essential but an unpublished rating agency credit assessment is required where no public underlying rating exists, and that each transaction is evaluated individually. The site lists the factors considered, including the security pledged, the essential nature of the service, the issuer's financial condition and liquidity, and economic and demographic trends. Whether any particular bond is actually insured, and on what terms, is not something this material can answer — that has to come from the company directly. Source: https://assuredguaranty.com/businesses ## Where Assured Guaranty works Assured Guaranty publishes seven office locations. The address, phone and areas served below are taken directly from its contact page. No business hours or opening times are published anywhere on the site, and there is no online appointment, booking or scheduling tool — contact is by phone or email. Corporate headquarters, Assured Guaranty Ltd.: 30 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda. Phone +1 441 279 5700, fax +1 441 279 5701. United States, Assured Guaranty Inc.: 1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, USA. Phone +1 212 974 0100, fax +1 212 581 3268. This New York address is the location of the company's U.S. headquarters and its municipal bond insurance department. A second U.S. office is located at 150 California Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA. Phone +1 415 995 8000, fax +1 415 995 8008; the site describes it as a fully staffed western regional office. Bermuda, for Assured Guaranty Re Ltd., Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd. and Assured Life Reinsurance Ltd.: 30 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton HM 08. Phone +1 441 279 5700, fax +1 441 279 5717. United Kingdom, Assured Guaranty UK Limited: 11th floor, 6 Bevis Marks, London EC3A 7BA. Phone +44 20 7562 1900. France, Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA: 71 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Phone +33 1 78 96 90 20. Australia, AG Services Australia Pty Limited: Suite 2204, Level 21, 8 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000. Phone +61 2 9037 7703. Singapore, Assured Guaranty UK Limited Singapore Representative Office: 10 Collyer Quay, Raffles Place, Ocean Financial Centre, Level 22, Singapore 049315. Phone +65 6232 2191. U.S. public finance covers all U.S. states and territories. Infrastructure guarantees are described as available in the United States, United Kingdom and most European Union countries, plus Australia, New Zealand and certain other developed countries of Asia and the Americas. Lists Sydney and Aprilia as a location. Names South-West, Centre, New York, and Australia as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://assuredguaranty.com/contact/ ## Prices Assured Guaranty does not publish any prices, premium rates, fees or cost estimates on its website. There is no rate card and no online quote form. What it does publish is the process for getting a transaction reviewed, and the contacts to ask about pricing. an issuer or financial advisor with a negotiated or competitive transaction they would like considered for insurance is asked to provide, no later than seven business days prior to the sale date, the Preliminary Official Statement, the last three years of audited financials of the issuer, and any other material documentation. Electronic copies go to procurement@agltd.com. On early questions, the site says analysts can discuss key credit characteristics by phone and give general feedback on whether a transaction is insurable, can give guidance on the key legal terms and conditions required, and — in the company's words — "We track pricing by sector and rating so we can quickly provide a pricing range for our insurance during initial discussions." Term sheets are often used to settle legal terms up front, and the legal process from formal commitment through closing is managed by an in-house team including a dedicated Public Finance attorney and a closing coordinator. For competitive issues, the site says bids are generally considered on bonds with par sizes over $1 million that meet internal investment grade standards, generally equivalent to the Baa/BBB range or higher. Underwriters and bidders are told bids are made available on the day of sale by email distribution, and that to subscribe to the distribution or for questions on premium pricing they should contact the competitive bid desk at 800 607 0212. A named Managing Director, Jason Falzon, is listed under PRICING on the U.S. Public Finance contact page at 1 212 408 6036. Any actual price, rate or fee has to come from the company; none is published. Source: https://assuredguaranty.com/businesses/us-public-finance/new-issues ## Corporate governance, ethics and key policies Assured Guaranty describes its corporate governance framework and key policies that apply across the group. Governance and board structure - The company states that strong corporate values and well-designed, transparent governance practices are essential for long-term value creation. - Governance is positioned as central to sustaining a culture of accountability and oversight for a business whose core activity is managing risk. - The site references: - Corporate Governance Guidelines describing how the Board of Directors operates and the qualifications and responsibilities of directors. - A list of Board and Committee members with their committee assignments. - Corporate Bye-Laws of Assured Guaranty Ltd. - Committee charters including committees such as: Audit, Compensation, Environmental and Social Responsibility, Finance, Nominating and Governance, Risk Oversight, and Executive. Ethics and conduct policies Assured Guaranty publishes group-wide policies that set expectations for conduct and compliance, including: - Global Code of Ethics - Applies to all employees, officers and directors. - Covers topics such as confidentiality, conflicts of interest, fairness, respect, business entertainment and gifts, compliance with laws, and use of information technology resources. - Directors, officers and employees complete an annual affirmation, and officers and employees also complete annual training. - The Code is periodically reviewed; the site notes an update completed in October 2025, described as aligning the Code with underlying policies and resources rather than changing its substantive principles. - Global Anti-Corruption Policy and Procedures - Sets requirements for complying with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, including (as listed on the site) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, the French Criminal Code, the Bermuda Bribery Act and other relevant laws. - Directors, officers and employees receive training on these requirements as applicable. - Global Restrictions on Trading Policy - Defines employee restrictions on trading in Assured Guaranty securities and in securities issued by third-party issuers. - Climate Risk Management Statement - Describes the company's approach to understanding, managing and mitigating material risks associated with climate-related vulnerabilities and to operating its business in a sustainable way. - Modern Slavery Statement - Assured Guaranty UK Limited and AG US Group Services Inc. publish a joint statement on slavery and human trafficking. - U.K. Tax Policy - Outlines the group's strategy with respect to its tax affairs in the U.K. and its approach to tax risk. How to contact the Board The governance page lists contact details for communications to the Board: - By email - For accounting or auditing matters: address for the Chairman of the Audit Committee (via a dedicated email managed by the Chair and the Corporate Secretary). - For general communications to the Board, the non-management or independent directors, the Chairman of the Board, the Chairman of any Board Committee or any other director: a separate corporate secretary email address, also accessed by the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Secretary. - By mail or telephone - Communications may be sent to the Board c/o Corporate Secretary at: - Assured Guaranty Ltd., 30 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton HM 08, Bermuda - Telephone: +1 441 279 5725 The site states that the Secretary or the Chairman of the Audit Committee will forward communications received at these addresses to members of the Nominating and Governance Committee, which determines when it is appropriate to distribute them to other Board members or management. No specific legal, tax or investment advice is provided in these governance materials, and the detailed policy texts are published on Assured Guaranty's own site. Source: https://www.assuredguaranty.com ## Environmental and social responsibility commitments Assured Guaranty Ltd. ("AGL"), together with its subsidiaries ("Assured Guaranty"), describes a long-term commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Role in financing public projects - Assured Guaranty acts as a financial guarantor for many essential public works projects. - The site cites examples such as: - Schools and universities - Hospitals and medical institutions - Mass transit systems - Photovoltaic solar plants and other renewable energy projects - Sustainable water and waste management facilities - More energy-efficient schools and hospitals - By guaranteeing debt, the company helps municipal and other public-sector issuers lower the financing cost of projects, including those with environmental benefits or that help communities meet environmental regulations. Environmental stewardship - Assured Guaranty acknowledges its environmental responsibility and says it is committed to operating its business in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. - The company publishes a Climate Risk Management Statement describing its approach to understanding, managing and mitigating material risks to its business associated with climate-related financial vulnerabilities. - Assured Guaranty notes that it seeks to manage risk with a long-term view and recognizes that how it operates has environmental and social impacts. Social responsibility and community involvement - Assured Guaranty links its social responsibility to its core role in financing vital infrastructure for local, state, sub-sovereign and sovereign governments. - The company states that it is committed to improving the communities it serves by helping lower the cost of funding essential projects such as: - Public and private school systems - Universities - Teaching hospitals and medical institutions - It also emphasizes: - Corporate philanthropy - Employee volunteering - Encouraging employees to support causes they care about - The phrase "A Stronger Bond" is used as an expression of the company's connection to the communities it serves and its commitment to social responsibility. No quantitative environmental targets, emissions figures, or specific philanthropic amounts are published on the referenced page. Source: https://www.assuredguaranty.com ## What Assured Guaranty does: financial guaranty insurance for institutions Assured Guaranty provides financial guaranty insurance. Its site states: "We guarantee timely payment of scheduled principal and interest when due on municipal, public infrastructure and structured financings." This is institutional finance, not a consumer business. The website describes no personal or consumer insurance services at all — there is no auto, home, renters, life, health, travel or personal warranty product, and nothing on the site is sold to individuals shopping for personal coverage. The customers described are bond issuers, investors, banks, financial advisors, underwriters and other insurance companies. The company groups its services into five published business lines: U.S. Public Finance (municipal bond insurance), Global Infrastructure Finance, Global Structured Finance, Reinsurance and Specialty Insurance, and Annuity Reinsurance. Its stated value proposition for issuers is that a financial guaranty can "lower their cost of funds, broaden distribution and diversify funding sources." For investors the site cites the guaranty itself together with credit selection, underwriting and surveillance work. Assured Guaranty also participates in asset management through an ownership interest in Sound Point Capital Management, LP. Assured Guaranty Ltd. is a Bermuda-based financial services holding company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AGO. Its U.S. insurance subsidiary, Assured Guaranty Inc. (AG), has been operating since 1988, is domiciled in Maryland and is headquartered in New York. The website does not publish prices, premium rates, fees or any cost schedule for its products, and it publishes no business hours. Contact phone numbers and office addresses are published and are covered in the locations document. Source: https://assuredguaranty.com/about-us ## What Assured Guaranty has not published yet These are things people ask Assured Guaranty that its published information does not yet cover. - prices, premium rates and fees - availability of insurance or reinsurance - future investment returns or stock performance - future credit ratings or rating actions - legal, tax or accounting advice - contract terms or coverage details for specific policies - dividends or capital management plans - regulatory approvals or outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.assuredguaranty.com