Surety Association Of America Saa


Definition of "Surety association of america (saa)"

Vince Parente
  RE/MAX FIRST

Association whose membership is composed of surety bonding companies. The association's primary purpose is to act as a rating bureau for member companies by collecting statistics and developing rating tables.


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