General Information
Print This Application General Information Questions Fax to: 516-794-0380
 
Type of Bond (describe purpose)  
  (Attach a copy of the bond form, if available)
 
Bond Amount:   Effective Date of Bond:   Bond Term, if known:  
Applicant is:(select 1) Individual Partnership C-Corp S-Corp LLC  
Applicant (Principal):  
Name to appear on Bond, if different from Applicant:  
Phone:   Fax:   Email:  
Applicant's Address:  
Applicant's Business Description
or Latest Occupation:
 
SS:   Fed Tax ID:   U.S. Citizen?    Yes No
Obligee - party requiring the bond (required):  
Obligee Address:  
Billing Address
if different from Applicant's Address:
 
General Underwriting Questions
  General Underwriting Questions  
 
Does the Applicant have any other Surety bonds in force?    Yes No
Has another Surety company declined to write this or any previous bond?    Yes No
Have you ever had a bond involuntarily terminated or cancelled?    Yes No
Has there ever been a claim or legal action against any bond executed on your behalf?    Yes No
Do you or any of your companies have any pending lawsuits, unsatisfied judgments or liens?    Yes No
Have you or any of your companies declared bankruptcy or become insolvent?    Yes No
Have you or any of your companies been the subject of any legal
or administrative proceedings resulting in disciplinary action?
   Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?    Yes No
 
(If you answered Yes to any of the above questions, please attach a detailed explanation.)

License, Permit and MiscellaneousBonds
  License, Permit and MiscellaneousBonds  
 
Has the applicant continuously been in the business under the current name and ownership
for at least three years?
   Yes No
If the Applicant is a business, has it been in business at the same location for at least three years?    Yes No
If the Applicant is an individual, has you resided at your current address for at least three years?    Yes No
Do you carry any insurance that affirmatively responds to the bonded obligation?    Yes No
      If Yes, provide details:
Does the bond guarantee the performance of a specific  contract or agreement?    Yes No
      If Yes, attach a copy of the contract or agreement.
Does the bond cover any type of environmental or polution exposure?    Yes No
Does the bond guarantee the payment of taxes, fees, wages or payment of any type?    Yes No
      If Yes, and the bond is greater than $25,000 and the Applicant is a business,
            attach a copy of the last 2 fiscal year-end financial statments.
   copies attached
      If Yes, and the bond is greater than $25,000 and the Applicant is an individual,
            attach a copy of the most recent financial statment.
   copy attached
 
Lost Instrument Bonds
  Lost Instrument Bonds  
 
Present Market Value:   Is the bond: Open Penalty    or Fixed Penalty
Description of the lost instrument or security:   
In whose name are the securities or instruments registered?   
Have the securities or instruments been endorsed?    Yes No
Have the securities or instruments been assigned to another party?    Yes No
Are the lost securities or instruments in bearer form?    Yes No
Has Notice of Loss been given?    Yes No
      If Yes, to whom? Date:
Has a stop been issued?    Yes No
 
If the bond's value exceeds $50,000, complete an Affidavit.    copy attached
Public Official Bonds
  Public Official Bonds  
 
Elected Appointed Position Title:  
Effective Date:   Expiration of Term:   or Term is indefinite
Have you held this position before?    Yes No
      If Yes, when? Dates: From: To:
      If you have not held this position previously and the bond amount is greater than $100,000,      attach a copy or your resume.    copy attached
Do you ro your subordinates handle money or securities?    Yes No
      If so, how much is handled annually?      
      Does an external CPA annually audit the financial accounts and fund balances?    Yes No
      If the bond amount is greater than $250,000, provide a copy of the latest fiscal year-end
      statement.
   copy attached
Total number of employees you directly or indirectly supervise:      

Fiduciary Bonds
  Fiduciary Bonds  
 
Applicant's Age:   Applicant's Net Worth:  
How long have you been with your current employer?   Active or Retired?  
Date of your appointment:   Name of Estate:  
What is your relationship (personal and/or financial) with the deceased/imcompetent/minor/beneficiary?  
Are you indebted to the estate of the deceased/imcompetent/minor/beneficiary?    Yes No
      If Yes, in what amount and what are the terms of repayment:   
Attorney's name and address:   
Court jurisdiction (Obligee) in which bond will be filed:   
Is there an ongoing business?    Yes No
      If Yes, provide details:   
Inventory of Assets: Cash:   Securities:   Real Estate:   Other:  
 
Attach a copy of the Will, Trust of Court Order for ALL Bonds greater than or equial to $100,000.
Fiduciary Bonds: Administrator, Executor, Personal Representatives, etc.
  Fiduciary Bonds: Administrator, Executor, Personal Representatives, etc.  
 
Date of Death:   
Is the estate insolvent?    Yes No
Are there any disputes among the heirs?    Yes No
Date of your appointment:   Name of Estate:  
Name of Heirs/Beneficiaries Age Relationship to the deceased Share of the Estate Residence (state)
         
         
         
         
         
Fiduciary Bonds: Guardianship, Conservatorship, Trustee, etc.
  Fiduciary Bonds: Guardianship, Conservatorship, Trustee, etc.  
 
This is in regard to a: Minor        and/or Incompetent Beneficiary Age:  
Will any assets be under court restrictions?    Yes No
      If Yes, provide details:   
Will joint control be used to restrict expenditures or distributions of assets?    Yes No
Will professional accounting, investment or legal services be provided on an ongoing basis?    Yes No
Does the presiding court require that an annual accounting be filed?    Yes No
Is the estimated duration of the bond anticipated to be longer than 3 years?    Yes No

Receiver, Bankruptcy Trustee, Assignee bonds
  Receiver, Bankruptcy Trustee, Assignee bonds  
 
Debtor:   
Address:   
Type of Action: Liquidation Reorganization Receiver of Rents Other
Do you carry Fidelity coverage?    Yes No
      If Yes, what amount:    Carrier:   
Do you carry Professional Liability or E & O coverage?    Yes No
      If Yes, what amount:    Carrier:   
  
Attach copy of Court Order, Judgement and /or other documents.    copies attached
Court: Judicial Bonds
  Court: Judicial Bonds  
 
Judgement / Claim Amount:      
Type of Action:   
Case Number:        Court Jurisdiction:   
Attorney's name an address:   
Summary of the Action:   
Does the case involve a domestic dispute?    Yes No
Attach copy of Court Order, Judgement and /or other documents.    copies attached
If the bond os greater than $25,000 and the Applicant is a business,
       attach a copy of the last 2 fiscal year-end financial statments.
   copies attached
If the bond is greater than $25,000 and the Applicant is an individual,
       attach a copy of the most recent financial statment.
   copy attached

General Underwriting Questions
The applicant(s) and the Indemnitor(s), if any, hereby authorize the company to obtain credit reports and histories and to confirm the bank balances claimed, and all other items on any balance sheet or income statment furnished until all liability of the company for any suretyship or claim obligations expire.

Indemnity Agreemant
      The undersigned Applicant and Indemnitor(s) hereby certify that the foregoing declarations made and answers given, are the truth without reservation, and are made for the purpose of inducing a SURETY COMPANY for itself and its affiliates, parents and subsidiaries, hereinafter called Surety, to become Surety on a certain bond or undertaking applied for and any renewal and increase of the same or of any bond or undertaking of similar nature given in substitution or renewal thereof (all comprehended in the word "bond" or "undertaking" as herein used), and in consideration of the surety executing said bond or undertaking do undertake and agree as follows:
      To pay the Surety all premiums when due and annually in advance of each renewal thereafter, until the Indemnitor(s) shall serve upon the Surety, at its said office, competent written legal evidence, satisfactory to the Surety, of it being duly discharged from such bond or undertaking. That the Indemnitor(s) hereby authorize the Surety to make such pertinent inquiry as may be necessary from financial institutions, persons, firms and corporations in order to confirm and verify information referred to or listed on this application.
      The Indemnitor(s) will at all time indemnify, and keep indemnified, the Surety, and hold and save it harmless from and against any and all damages, loss, costs, charges and expenses of whatsoever kind or nature, including counsel and attorney's fees, whether incurred under retainer or salary or otherwise, which it shall or may, at any time, sustain or incur by reason or in connection with furnishing any bond or undertaking.
      To deposit with the Surety on demand an amount sufficient to discharge any claim made against the Surety on this bond or undertaking. This sum may be used by the Surety to pay such claim or be held by Surety as collateral security against loss or cost on this bond or undertaking.
      Regardless of the date of signature(s), this indemnity agreement is effective as of the date of execution of aforementioned bond(s) or undertaking(s) and is continuous until Surety is satisfactorily discharged from liability pursuant to the terms and conditions contained herein.
IT IS A CRIME TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE, INCOMPLETE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAUDING THE COMPANY, PENALTIES MAY INCLUDE IMPRISONMENT, FINES AND DENIAL OF BENEFITS.
 
WITNESS the following signatures(s) and seal(s) this    day of    , 20   
If APPLICANT is an individual:   
Witness:       Signature   
(print above name here):       (print above name here):   
Witness:       Signature   
(print above name here):       (print above name here):   
 
If APPLICANT is partnership or corporation:   
Name of Firm/Corporation:       (seal)   
Witness:       Signature   
(print above name here):       (print above name here):   
         Title (print):   
Third Party Indemnitors: (including personal indemnitors of S-corporations)   
In consideration of the Surety executing the bond hereinabove applied for, we jointly and severally join in the foregoing indemnity agreement.   
Witness:       Signature of Indemnitor (seal)
(print above name here)       SS or Fed ID#   
Witness:       Signature of Indemnitor (seal)
(print above name here)       SS or Fed ID#   
Witness:       Signature of Indemnitor (seal)
(print above name here)       SS or Fed ID#   
Reminder - Please make sure the application has been SIGNED, WITNESSED and DATED in the appropriate areas