You do if you are a contractor, notary, sell liquor, prepare taxes, sell cars, or even clean offices. In most cases if you are a professional service provider there is a good chance you are required to be bonded. Here is a link to a definition of what bond insurance is Read more. One thing is for sure, bonds can be complicated and if you don’t have one or even have the correct amount of coverage you can get in a lot of trouble. Here is some more information about some typical professionals that require bonds.
A2Z Insurance has the experience and knowledge to help you navigate the tricky world of bonds. They even sell notary supplies and will do all the paperwork for you at the courthouse in Williamson County. Give us a call today and we will help you get bonded and insured so you can do what you do best.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Guarantees notary public will faithfully perform duties as prescribed by law.
NOTARY PUBLIC E&O
Can a notary afford a lawsuit because he/she made an innocent mistake and was an easy target for someone trying to recover losses? Notary public bonds protect the public, but they don’t protect the notaries.
CONTRACTOR BID & PERFORMANCE BONDS
Designed for contractors needing bid and performance bonds for projects up to $350,000 single and $700,000 aggregate. Our simple one-page application, requires no financial statements for bonds up to $350,000 and you can expect one-day service.
TAX SERVICE ERRORS & OMISSIONS BONDS
The tax season places heavy demands on tax preparers, and because many tax preparers also perform bookkeeping services, there is added pressure when meeting last minute deadlines. It’s easy to make mistakes, and the most careful preparers can still face legal action. Even in an unjustified case, defense fees can wipe out an entire season of profits.
EMPLOYEE DISHONESTY BONDS
Employee Dishonesty Bonds guarantee that the bonded employee(s) will handle their employer’s money and property with fidelity. Small companies can be especially hard hit because they can’t afford extensive safeguards and do not have the financial capacity to absorb the losses.
JANITORIAL SERVICES BONDS
You know how vulnerable your employees are to employee dishonesty. After all, your employees have access to customers’ assets, equipment, supplies and personal belongings.
These employees are easy targets for blame. Any customer who finds something missing is likely to suspect those who do the cleaning. The fact is dishonest employees can significantly damage their employer’s business.
Alcohol Tax Bond
Also known as liquor bond, liquor tax bond and alcohol tax bond
Required by the state or federal government
Guarantees payment of taxes on liquor sales
Bond form and amount vary by location and license type
Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
Sometimes called an auto dealer bond, DMV Bond, MVD bond, or car dealer bond, guarantees that the new or used auto dealer complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, tax, licensing guidelines and other conditions pertaining to managing a motor vehicle dealership. The surety bond protects consumers in the event the dealer (surety bond customer, or principal) engages in fraudulent practices, misrepresentation or other wrongful acts.
