Is Crime the Same as Fidelity? No, crime and fidelity are not the same, although they are closely related. Fidelity bonds specifically protect a business from losses caused by fraudulent acts committed by its employees.
Reimbursement vs. Indemnity: Surety bonds provide reimbursement to the oblige (typically the owner of the job) by the surety, whereas crime insurance policies indemnify the insured for direct losses incurred due to covered criminal acts.
What Kind of Documentation Do You Need to Get Bonded? Application. The first step to getting bonded is completing the application or questionnaire that your agent provides you. Financials. Work In Progress Form. References. Resumes. Certificate of Insurance.
Judges can use criteria such as the severity of charges or allegations, criminal history, and warrant history to determine what the bail amount will be after reviewing each individual case.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
In Washington, general contractors who are licensed and bonded can perform most types of work and can hire subcontractors for specialty jobs. General contractors are required to hold a $30,000 bond while specialty contractors must hold a $15,000 bond.
A performance bond is issued to one party of a contract as a guarantee against the failure of the other party to meet the obligations of the contract. A performance bond is usually issued by a bank or an insurance company. Performance bonds can also be used in commodity trades as a guarantee of delivery.
But, here are the basic steps to get bonded: Find the bond requirements in your state for your specific business or industry. Confirm the bond coverage amount needed. Contact a surety company that's licensed to sell bonds in your state. Provide the business details and financial information needed for your quote.