Florida Finance Bonds

Financial-related bonds are enforced for several professions including public adjusters, money transmitters, collection agencies, title insurance agencies, credit service organizations, and more. These requirements are required by organizations like the Office of Insurance Regulation, Secretary of State, Department of Transportation, Office of Financial Regulation, and Department of Financial Services.

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Financial Management

undefined Credit Service Organization

Florida credit service organizations (also known as credit repair companies) must be licensed and obtain a $10,000 Credit Service Organization Surety Bond.

undefined Collection Agency

Organizations collecting commercial claims need a $50,000 Commercial Collection Agency Bond as part of their licensing requirements.

undefined Money Transmitter

Anyone performing currency exchange or money transmission services as a business in Florida is required to hold a Money Services Business Surety Bond (aka Money Transmitter Bond).

undefined Premium Finance Company

To be a licensed premium finance company in Florida, the Office of Insurance Regulation mandates licensees to have a form of financial security in place, one of which is the $35,000 Premium Finance Company Surety Bond.

undefined Fiscal Intermediary

If you provide fiduciary or fiscal intermediary services for healthcare professionals you'll need this surety bond on file.

Insurance

undefined Public Adjuster

To be registered as a public adjuster, non-resident public adjuster, or apprentice public adjuster in Florida, a $50,000 Public Adjuster Bond must be filed with the Department of Financial Services.

undefined Self-Insurer's Workers' Comp

To avoid purchasing workers' compensation insurance from an insurance carrier, a company in Florida can opt to self-insure its employees. In this scenario, a surety bond or letter of credit is required.

Real Estate

undefined Home/Service Warranty

Businesses offering service or home warranties may be required to file a Home or Service Warranty Association Surety Bond with the Office of Insurance Regulation.

undefined Title Insurance Agency

A $35,000 Title Agent's Bond might be needed for agencies to operate with a title insurance company.

undefined Security Deposit

In Florida, whenever a landlord does not hold security deposits in either a dedicated interest-bearing or non-interest-bearing account, the landlord must secure a Landlord and Tenant Security Deposit Bond.

Other Finance-Related Bonds

undefined Legal Expense Corporation

A Legal Expense Insurance Corporation Bond can be filed with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, in lieu of a large security deposit, by law firms offering legal expense insurance (prepaid legal service).

undefined Pawnbroker

Pawnbrokers with a net worth of less than $50,000 are enforced by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to secure a $10,000 Pawnbroking Surety Bond.

undefined Turnpike Toll

Toll facility users may be required to file a Turnpike Toll Bond with the Department of Transportation as a guarantee of the payment of tolls. Bond types include a Prepaid Account Bond, a Guaranteed Account Bond, or a Sunshine State Parkway Bond for Turnpike Tolls.

undefined Notary

Florida notaries need to file a $7,500 Notary Bond to legally operate in the state.

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Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

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Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contract Bond Application:

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Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: