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ERISA Fidelity Bond

ERISA Fidelity Bond

The ERISA Fidelity Bond protects employee benefit plans from losses caused by fraud, theft, embezzlement, or dishonest acts by those who handle plan funds. Coverage must be at least 10% of the funds handled with a minimum of $1,000 and typical maximum of $500,000 per plan official ($1 million for plans holding employe…

Overview

What it is.

The ERISA Fidelity Bond protects employee benefit plans from losses caused by fraud, theft, embezzlement, or dishonest acts by those who handle plan funds. Coverage must be at least 10% of the funds handled with a minimum of $1,000 and typical maximum of $500,000 per plan official ($1 million for plans holding employe…

Who usually needs it

Every fiduciary of an employee benefit plan and every person who handles funds or other property of such a plan must be bonded, including plan trustees, administrators, and anyone with authority to transfer, disburse funds, sign checks, or negotiate plan property.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Pricing depends on bond amount, your credit, business details, and the state. The exact quote comes from the application.

Typical timeframe

Many license bonds are approved the same day. Court, probate, and larger contract bonds can take a few business days when underwriting needs more information.

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateIN
Bond amount$1,000
ObligeeU.S. Department of Labor
Bond classERISA Fidelity Bond
CategoryEmployee Benefits
BondERISA Fidelity Bond
Plain descriptionThe ERISA Fidelity Bond protects employee benefit plans from losses caused by fraud, theft, embezzlement, or dishonest acts by those who handle plan funds. Coverage must be at least 10% of the funds handled with a minim…
Who needs this bondEvery fiduciary of an employee benefit plan and every person who handles funds or other property of such a plan must be bonded, including plan trustees, administrators, and anyone with authority to transfer, disburse fu…
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