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ERISA Fidelity Bond

ERISA Fidelity Bond

Federal law requires anyone handling employee benefit plan money to be bonded as protection against fraud, theft, or dishonesty. The bond amount must be at least 10% of the plan funds handled (minimum $1,000, maximum typically $500,000 per person per plan, or $1 million for plans holding employer securities). This pro…

Overview

What it is.

Federal law requires anyone handling employee benefit plan money to be bonded as protection against fraud, theft, or dishonesty. The bond amount must be at least 10% of the plan funds handled (minimum $1,000, maximum typically $500,000 per person per plan, or $1 million for plans holding employer securities). This pro…

Who usually needs it

Every fiduciary and every person handling funds or other property of an employee benefit plan subject to ERISA. "Handling" includes physical access to cash/checks, authority to transfer or disburse funds, sign checks, or negotiate plan property. This applies to plan administrators, trustees, officers, employees, and anyone with discretionary authority over …

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.

StateOH
Bond amount$1,000
ObligeeU.S. Department of Labor / Plan Participants
Bond classERISA Fidelity Bond
CategoryEmployee Benefits
BondERISA Fidelity Bond
Plain descriptionFederal law requires anyone handling employee benefit plan money to be bonded as protection against fraud, theft, or dishonesty. The bond amount must be at least 10% of the plan funds handled (minimum $1,000, maximum ty…
Who needs this bondEvery fiduciary and every person handling funds or other property of an employee benefit plan subject to ERISA. "Handling" includes physical access to cash/checks, authority to transfer or disburse funds, sign checks, o…
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