Bond insurance, or financial guaranty insurance, is a safety net that guarantees the payment of principal and interest on a bond if the issuer defaults. Read on to learn more about bond insurance and ...

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Bond insurance protects investors if the bond issuer defaults, ensuring missed payments are covered. Insured bonds often receive higher ratings, reducing risk and allowing issuers to pay lower ...

Municipal bond insurance volume rose 4% in 2025 year-over-year, according to LSEG data. The top two municipal bond insurers wrapped over $42.828 billion in 2025, up slightly from $41.166 billion in ...

"More insured bond volumes overall suggest better financial metrics for the companies themselves, plus improved liquidity for insured paper," said Matt Fabian, a partner at Municipal Market Analytics.