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Virginia Contractor License Bond

Virginia Contractor License Bond

Virginia Contractor License Bond: A Comprehensive Guide This guide provides information for insurance agents to help contractors on Virginia Contractor License bonds At a Glance: Lowest Cost: Between $350 per year or $35 per month, based on the contractor’s credit score Bond Amount: $50,000 Who Needs It: All individuals and businesses seeking to obtain either a …

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Washington Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor Bond

Washington Electrical Contractor Bond

Washington Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor Bond: A Comprehensive Guide This guide provides information for insurance agents to help contractors on Washington Electrical/Telecommunications Contractor bonds At a Glance: Lowest Cost: $100 per year or $10 per month, based on the contractor’s credit score Bond Amount: $4,000 Who Needs It: All individuals and businesses that act as electrical or telecommunications …

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Financial guarantee bond

Financial Guarantee Bond

Financial Guarantee Bonds: A Comprehensive Guide This guide provides information for insurance agents to help their customers obtain Financial Guarantee bonds What is a Financial Guarantee Bond? Financial Guarantee bonds are a category of surety bonds that ensure the principal (bonded party) will make payment to the obligee (usually a government agency). The term “financial …

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Surety Bond Basics - Underwriting Guide

Surety Bond Basics: Underwriting Guide

December 16th, 2020 Surety Bond Basics: Underwriting Guide As an insurance agent, you’re most likely familiar with the underwriting requirements for insurance products. The insurance company estimates the likelihood that an unexpected event will occur, and charges the insured a premium rate based on that assessment. Surety bond underwriting incorporates these principles, but unique to …

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Alaska Land Use Bond

Alaska Land Use Bond

Alaska Land Use Bonds: A Comprehensive Guide This guide provides information for insurance agents to help customers on Alaska Land Use  bonds At a Glance: Average Cost: 3%-5% of the bond amount per year, based on the business owner’s credit Bond Amount:  Miscellaneous: $100,000 Performance: $10,000 minimum (determined by Division of Mining, Land and Water …

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Notary Bonds: A Comprehensive Guide

Notary Bond

Notary Bond: A Comprehensive Guide This guide provides information for insurance agents to help notaries obtain a Notary bond What is a Notary Bond? Notary bonds are government-required surety bonds that notaries must purchase to receive a notary commission. Notary bonds protect the public from financial harm resulting from violations of official duties committed by …

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