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ERISA Fidelity Bond

ERISA Fidelity Bond

This federal bond protects employee benefit plans (like 401(k)s and pension plans) from fraud or dishonesty by plan officials who handle plan money. It's required by ERISA Section 412 and must cover at least 10% of the plan funds handled, with a minimum of $1,000 and maximum of $500,000 per official (or $1 million for…

Overview

What it is.

This federal bond protects employee benefit plans (like 401(k)s and pension plans) from fraud or dishonesty by plan officials who handle plan money. It's required by ERISA Section 412 and must cover at least 10% of the plan funds handled, with a minimum of $1,000 and maximum of $500,000 per official (or $1 million for…

Who usually needs it

Every person who handles, receives, disburses, or exercises custody or control over employee benefit plan funds or property, including plan administrators, trustees, officers, employees, and certain service providers with access to plan assets. Fiduciaries only need bonding if they actually handle funds.

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.

StateIL
Bond amount$1,000
ObligeeU.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration
Bond classERISA Fidelity Bond
CategoryEmployee Benefits
BondERISA Fidelity Bond
Plain descriptionThis federal bond protects employee benefit plans (like 401(k)s and pension plans) from fraud or dishonesty by plan officials who handle plan money. It's required by ERISA Section 412 and must cover at least 10% of the …
Who needs this bondEvery person who handles, receives, disburses, or exercises custody or control over employee benefit plan funds or property, including plan administrators, trustees, officers, employees, and certain service providers wi…
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