What is a Performance Bond (PB), Insurance wrap or Wrap-up insurance?

What is a Performance Bond (PB), Insurance wrap or Wrap-up insurance?

A bond (Insurance wrap or Wrap-up insurance) issued to one party of a contract as a guarantee against the failure of the other party to meet obligations specified in the contract.

For example, a contractor may issue a bond to a client for whom a building is being constructed. If the contractor fails to construct the building according to the specifications laid out by the contract, the client is guaranteed compensation for any monetary loss.