To become a licensed premium finance company within the State of Florida, the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) offers the $35,000 Premium Finance Company Surety Bond to applicants as an option for meeting their financial requirements.
Jet Insurance Company provides the Premium Finance Company Bond as a financial assurance to the OIR that the owner and employees of the premium finance company will follow all license regulations. If violations occur due to negligence, dishonesty, or fraudulent behavior, the surety bond may act as a means of restitution by any damaged party.
The cost of the Premium Finance Company Bond is a percentage of the $35,000 limit and is based on the creditworthiness of the company owner. For instance, Jet’s prices start at $350 annually or just $35 a month.
At Jet, we also offer discounted multi-year plans. The price chart below illustrates our preferred credit tier rates at various bond terms. Take a look!
Bond Term | Cost |
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Monthly | $35 |
1 Year | $350 |
2 Years | $613 |
3 Years | $875 |
You won’t have to worry about renewing your bond annually if you go with our monthly plan. Your bond will remain active as long as payments are fulfilled each month and until cancellation is officially sought.
According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulations, licensed premium finance companies must maintain a net worth of $35,000 at all times. However, if you are a new company that has not achieved this kind of financial status yet, you have the option of obtaining a $35,000 Premium Finance Company Surety Bond in order to be licensed and to maintain it (a net worth of at least $10,000 is required though).
Due to your company being a little low on cash, the Premium Finance Company Bond is required to ensure that your business upholds all license rules and obligations. And if a violation occurs, those who have suffered financial losses will have available funds via the surety bond to act as a means of recompense.
Our online application for the Florida Premium Finance Company takes only a few minutes of your time. To begin, fill out the necessary fields (e.g. your contact details and social security number). Once submitted, Jet will run a quick soft credit check, and you’ll receive approved rate options that are available for immediate purchase. All you need to do is choose the right payment plan for you and complete your purchase. You will then receive a copy of your receipt and bond form instantly.
Our team at Jet can file your bond for you free of charge! Of course, you also have the option to file the bond form, and any other licensing paperwork, yourself. Just choose what works best for you at checkout.
The original signed and sealed Premium Finance Company Bond must be submitted to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation at the mailing address listed below.
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Company Admissions
200 East Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
If you are a first-time license applicant, take a look at the OIR’s Application for License Premium Finance Company (instructions are included in the packet).