Surplus Lines Broker Bond Guide

Apply, get approved online, sign the indemnity agreement, pay on our website and we will ship your bond to you.

It depends on the state. Some states require brokers to obtain bonds individually, while others exempt brokers who operate on behalf of a bonded surplus lines broker business from the bond requirement. To find the bond requirements of the state in which you operate, view our state requirement list. If it is not listed, contact the state directly to determine their requirements as they may have changed.

Requirements are different from state to state. You will need to check with your state's insurance department to see what is needed to obtain a surplus lines broker license.

We have the forms on file. If do not have your bond, you need to get it from the obligee (the one requiring the bond).

You must contact the bond company that wrote your bond. We can provide you the contact information if necessary.