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Special Needs Trust Bond

Special Needs Trust Bond

By Erin Cruz | February 21, 2020

Helping trustees secure the future of a child with special needs   What is a Special Needs Trust? A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a legal arrangement that allows a […]

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New Oklahoma Bill Requires Surety Bond for Small Lenders

New Oklahoma Bill Requires Surety Bond for Small Lenders

By Erin Cruz | January 13, 2020

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a bill that will create a new credit plan for the State of Oklahoma on April 18, 2019. The bill, known as the Small Lenders […]

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New Bill Increases Surety Bond Amount for Trust Companies in Wyoming

New Bill Increases Surety Bond Amount for Trust Companies in Wyoming

By Erin Cruz | December 17, 2019

A surety bond regulation was recently amended with the passing of a new bill in the state of Wyoming on February 21, 2019. There are two kinds of surety bonds […]

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How Surety Bond Companies Handle Claims

How are Surety Bond Claims Handled

By Erin Cruz | October 29, 2019

Whether a surety bond is required or not, it is still a wise decision to obtain one as protection for certain eventualities, like claims. A surety bond’s protection, however, is […]

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How Underwriters Predict a Company’s Performance Based on Financial Documents

How Underwriters Predict a Company’s Performance Based on Financial Documents

By Erin Cruz | September 24, 2019

There are three main factors that companies will be assessed for when applying for a surety bond: capacity, character, and capital. There are bonds that will require other factors aside […]

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DMEPOS Surety Bond for Dentists

DMEPOS Surety Bond for Dentists

By Erin Cruz | August 15, 2019

Obtain Medicare billing privileges through this bond!   What is a DMEPOS Surety Bond for Dentists? It is a financial guarantee that the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires […]

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Arkansas Revises Law for Money Transmitters

Arkansas Revises Law for Money Transmitters

By Erin Cruz | July 22, 2019

Arkansas legislators revised a number of requirements for money transmitters through Senate Bill 187. This includes the bond amount that will cover claims made against the bond. Aside from the […]

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Virginia Raises Bond Amount for Oil and Gas Permit Blanket Surety Bond

Virginia Raises Bond Amount for Oil and Gas Permit Blanket Surety Bond

By Erin Cruz | May 22, 2019

On March 12, 2019, a new bill that pertains to oil and gas wells in the Commonwealth of Virginia was passed. The bill (SB 1271) affects a number of rules […]

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California Money Transmitter License Application

A Complete Guide to California Money Transmitter License Application

By Erin Cruz | May 3, 2019

Money transmitters in California continue to evolve and reap the rewards of a thriving industry. In 2017, the NMLS Money Services Businesses Industry Report reveals that money transmitters in the […]

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What is a California Injunction Bond?

By Greg Rynerson, CPCU | September 10, 2018

You’re here because you’ve probably been asked to obtain a California injunction bond, looking for some information about it, or just simply curious about what it is. Whatever your reason […]

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