Protect Your Projects & Commercial Relationships
Portman Insurance SE provides a comprehensive range of surety bonds and guarantees tailored for European businesses. Founded in Paris in 2018, our underwriters combine deep expertise with local market knowledge across France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Benelux and Germany to deliver swift, flexible solutions.
Performance Bonds
Guarantee contract completion to your clients and protect against contractor default.
- Construction projects
- Service delivery contracts
- Public sector tenders
- Supply agreements
Advance Payment Guarantees
Secure upfront payments and protect clients if you fail to perform.
- Material procurement
- Project mobilisation
- Equipment purchase
- Export contracts
Retention Bonds
Replace cash retention held by clients and improve working capital.
- Construction defects period
- Warranty obligations
- Maintenance periods
- Quality guarantees
Tender Bonds
Demonstrate financial capability and serious intent when bidding for contracts.
- Public procurement
- Private sector tenders
- EU framework agreements
- Large project bids
Customs & VAT Guarantees
Facilitate import/export operations and defer duty payments.
- Customs duty deferment
- Temporary import bonds
- VAT deferment guarantees
- ATA Carnet coverage
Maintenance Bonds
Cover obligations during the defects liability and warranty period.
- Building defects
- Equipment warranties
- Installation guarantees
- Post-completion obligations
