Public Insurance Adjusters Bond
What is a Public Insurance Adjusters bond?
A public insurance adjuster bond is a type of insurance for adjusters, and in many states, a requirement to be certified. The required bond value depends on your state. It will give your clients peace of mind that they will be protected in case of an error.
Public insurance adjuster bonds are a contract between your business, the bond provider, and the state. The purchaser of the bond is the principal. The state is the obligee, because it mandates that you purchase the bond. The bond is purchased from a surety, which is the bond issuer.
States mandate the purchase of a bond to protect customers from public adjusters who provide services in an illegal or incompetent manner. If a claim is filed against a public adjuster and the public adjuster is found to be at fault, then the surety will reimburse the claimant up to the value of the bond. Essentially, it functions as insurance for customers of public insurance adjusters.
How Prices Are Calculated
The total value of the bond is determined by your state. The cost of the public insurance adjuster bond is a percentage of the total value of the bond. Some of the major inputs into calculating this amount include your credit score, claim history, and time in business.
The surety company will make this decision by examining these factors. In most states, the cost is equal to 1 – 3 percent of the total bond value for applicants with good credit. Applicants with poor credit can find rates between 4-7.5 percent.
Pricing & Terms
Surety bond costs are a percentage of the full bond amount, which is usually determined by your personal credit. Providing industry experience, strong personal credit, and business/personal financials will help lower your bond rate. Reach out today to get started.
How to Purchase a Public Insurance Adjusters Bond
At TMD Surety Bonds, we work with multiple providers to help you find the best product for your needs. Due to our experience, volume, and relationships, we can find the best prices.
We work only with the most reputable surety providers, and have simplified the entire process so you can focus on what matters – your business. We are known for our exceptional customer service and quick turn-around time.
To purchase a Public Insurance Adjusters Bond:
- Click the Buy Now button.
- Fill out the easy bond form.
- Confirm your order and select how you would like your bond documents delivered. Email or regular mail.
- Pay for your bond.
- If you chose to have your documents emailed, you will receive them within minutes.
It’s that simple and fast!
Bond Purchase Process
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are hundreds of different bonds for all kinds of purposes—but regardless the industry or project—they all operate essentially the same way. A surety bond guarantees that you will operate professionally and if you break the rules, a claim can be made on your bond which you’re responsible to pay.
For most bonds, you can get instantly approved and print bonds at your home or office. However, we do not offer instant approvals for a select number of bonds, as the underwriting process generally involves a more extensive review of the applicant.
For the most part, yes. Bad credit can increase rates for license and permit bonds and most can also get approved for fidelity bonds regardless of credit. For contract bonds, larger contractors with poor credit can be approved with strong CPA-prepared business financials.
It’s a legally binding contract that you must sign to obtain a surety bond. The agreement guarantees that if you cause bond claims you will pay them in full.
You must fulfill the terms of the bond obligations, which vary immensely depending on bond type. Where you obtain your surety bond is important when it comes to understanding claims and avoiding them entirely. If you have any questions about what your bond does or doesn’t guarantee, reach out to our experts to help guide you along the way.
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The bonding process can be confusing and cumbersome. Our surety bond experts are standing by and ready to answer any questions. Let’s get you bonded today!