Hartford Bond is ranked in the top ten of surety & fidelity writers in ...
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Surety & Fidelity solutions to help you grow<br />
<strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
<strong>ranked</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>top</strong> <strong>ten</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>surety</strong> & <strong>fidelity</strong><br />
<strong>writers</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S.<br />
Surety & Fidelity<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Surety and <strong>fidelity</strong> bonds are necessary for most bus<strong>in</strong>esses<br />
whe<strong>the</strong>r required by local or state mandates, or to provide<br />
added protection and manage your overall r<strong>is</strong>k.<br />
- Bid<br />
- Performance & Payment<br />
- Commercial Performance<br />
- Probate<br />
- Judicial<br />
- License & Permit<br />
- F<strong>in</strong>ancial Guarantees/Tax<br />
- Public Official<br />
- Lost Securities<br />
- M<strong>is</strong>cellaneous<br />
- ERISA<br />
- Commercial Crime<br />
- Third Party Off-prem<strong>is</strong>es<br />
- 23 Regional Sales Offices<br />
- World-Class <strong>Bond</strong> Center<br />
- Onl<strong>in</strong>e Tools at <strong>Hartford</strong><strong>Bond</strong>.com<br />
- 1StepSurety Book<strong>in</strong>g System<br />
- 1StepWorkplace Agency Dashboard
When contractors need to guarantee performance with a contract <strong>surety</strong><br />
bond, tim<strong>in</strong>g <strong>is</strong> critical. <strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong>’s expert<strong>is</strong>e can help. Our nationwide<br />
network <strong>of</strong> <strong>surety</strong> under<strong>writers</strong> will thoroughly and efficiently evaluate your<br />
client and provide a pr<strong>of</strong>essional response when needed.<br />
We provide contract <strong>surety</strong> bonds for middle to large size general,<br />
highway/heavy, trade and specialty contractors.<br />
All contract <strong>surety</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>is</strong> handled by our experienced under<strong>writers</strong><br />
located <strong>in</strong> our Regional Offices. V<strong>is</strong>it <strong>Hartford</strong><strong>Bond</strong>.com/Contact Us to<br />
locate <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice nearest you.<br />
Commercial <strong>surety</strong> bonds generally guarantee performance <strong>of</strong> an obligation<br />
or compliance with a statute.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer a wide array <strong>of</strong> bonds for commercial enterpr<strong>is</strong>es <strong>of</strong> all sizes from<br />
small closely held bus<strong>in</strong>esses to Fortune 500 companies. Many commercial<br />
contractors (non-construction) who provide services, manufacture/supply<br />
goods, or perform <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>of</strong> equipment or s<strong>of</strong>tware may need bonds<br />
guarantee<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir performance.*<br />
Example <strong>of</strong> Commercial Surety Products<br />
Probate: Adm<strong>in</strong><strong>is</strong>trator, Executor, Trustee, Guardian/Conservator<br />
Judicial: Receiver, Replev<strong>in</strong>, Court<br />
License & Permit: Compliance, Contactors License, DOT Permit,<br />
Retail & Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Services, Insurance Brokers, Agents & Adjusters<br />
M<strong>is</strong>cellaneous Indemnity: Lost Securities, Lost Instrument<br />
Public Official: City Clerks, Tax Collector, Town Manager,<br />
Treasurers, Notaries<br />
Tax <strong>Bond</strong>s: Fuel, Cigarette and Alcohol Tax<br />
Commercial Performance*<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial Guarantees: Utility Deposit, Game <strong>of</strong> Chance<br />
For limits over $500,000 v<strong>is</strong>it <strong>Hartford</strong><strong>Bond</strong>.com/Contact Us to locate<br />
<strong>the</strong> Regional Office nearest you. The <strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> Center handles<br />
commercial <strong>surety</strong> limits at or below $500,000. Your <strong>Bond</strong> Center team<br />
can be reached at: 888-656-0817, email & fax to <strong>the</strong> right.
The <strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> Center <strong>is</strong> an <strong>in</strong>dustry leader <strong>in</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>fidelity</strong> and<br />
comprehensive crime coverage for bus<strong>in</strong>esses, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organizations and<br />
public entities. We <strong>of</strong>fer quick turnaround and deliver world-class service.<br />
CrimeSHIELD policy covers: employee <strong>the</strong>ft, depositors forgery or<br />
alteration, <strong>the</strong>ft, d<strong>is</strong>appearance & destruction <strong>of</strong> money and securities,<br />
robbery and safe burglary <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r property as well as money and securities,<br />
computer and funds transfer fraud, money orders and counterfeit currency.<br />
The <strong>Bond</strong> Center will be happy to ass<strong>is</strong>t you with <strong>fidelity</strong>/crime r<strong>is</strong>k limits<br />
less than or equal to $500,000. We <strong>of</strong>fer ERISA with limits up to $3 million.<br />
We enterta<strong>in</strong> coverage on a primary or excess bas<strong>is</strong> for commercial r<strong>is</strong>ks,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, wholesale and d<strong>is</strong>tribution, general bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
services, personal services and most o<strong>the</strong>r classes.<br />
Fidelity target markets and coverage <strong>in</strong>clude: non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organizations,<br />
governmental bus<strong>in</strong>ess, ERISA bonds, specific contract third-party coverage,<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess services bond when do<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess on ano<strong>the</strong>r’s prem<strong>is</strong>es.<br />
Simply call The <strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> Center at 888-656-0817 and your call will be<br />
routed automatically to <strong>the</strong> underwrit<strong>in</strong>g team cover<strong>in</strong>g your area code. If<br />
you are familiar with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> Center appetite, access applications at<br />
<strong>Hartford</strong><strong>Bond</strong>.com and fax to: 877-257-2166.<br />
You can send basic <strong>in</strong>formation for new bus<strong>in</strong>ess subm<strong>is</strong>sions and service<br />
requests to <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g e-mail address for your specific region.<br />
BUCNORTH@<strong>the</strong>hartford.com<br />
for: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA,<br />
RI, VT<br />
BUCSOUTH@<strong>the</strong>hartford.com<br />
for: AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, LA, MD,<br />
MS, NC, SC, TN, VA<br />
BUCWEST@<strong>the</strong>hartford.com<br />
for: AK, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA<br />
BUCCENTRAL@<strong>the</strong>hartford.com<br />
for: AR, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN,<br />
MO, NE, ND, NM, OH, OK, SD, UT, TX, WI, WY
We strive to build long-term relationships based on superior service and<br />
support <strong>of</strong> your bus<strong>in</strong>ess. Our pr<strong>of</strong>essional team <strong>of</strong> under<strong>writers</strong> evaluates<br />
your bus<strong>in</strong>ess and obligation on its own merits. We care about your bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
and want to help you prosper.<br />
<strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> <strong>is</strong> committed to its 240 employees’ development and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
We <strong>of</strong>fer a tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g program and conduct an annual <strong>Bond</strong> School for newer<br />
employees as well as an Advanced Underwrit<strong>in</strong>g course for our staff’s career<br />
development.<br />
Territory-based under<strong>writers</strong> and customer service representative teams<br />
ready to service your lower limit ($500,000 and below, $3 million for<br />
ERISA) commercial <strong>surety</strong> and <strong>fidelity</strong> bond needs. Your call <strong>is</strong><br />
automatically routed to <strong>the</strong> team cover<strong>in</strong>g your area code.<br />
Our password-free website: <strong>Hartford</strong><strong>Bond</strong>.com, conta<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong>formation on our<br />
products, forms & applications, market<strong>in</strong>g and underwrit<strong>in</strong>g help as well as<br />
education material to learn more about <strong>the</strong> bond bus<strong>in</strong>ess. 1StepSurety <strong>is</strong><br />
our pa<strong>ten</strong>ted bond <strong>is</strong>suance system. Allows agents to rate, quote and <strong>is</strong>sue<br />
bonds from <strong>the</strong>ir computer. 1StepSurety now <strong>of</strong>fers more streaml<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
process<strong>in</strong>g flows for commercial <strong>surety</strong> and ERISA transactions.<br />
Many more detailed flyers can be viewed and pr<strong>in</strong>ted from our website:<br />
<strong>Hartford</strong><strong>Bond</strong>.com/Reference & Education/ Sales & Market<strong>in</strong>g. Contact<br />
your Regional Office for co-brand<strong>in</strong>g opportunities target<strong>in</strong>g specific<br />
markets.<br />
The <strong>Hartford</strong>’s 1StepSurety system <strong>is</strong> covered by U.S. Pa<strong>ten</strong>t No. 7,430,516<br />
Please refer to <strong>the</strong> bond to determ<strong>in</strong>e all terms and conditions <strong>of</strong> coverage. <strong>Hartford</strong> <strong>Bond</strong> <strong>is</strong> an underwrit<strong>in</strong>g unit <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Hartford</strong>. Coverage<br />
<strong>is</strong> provided by <strong>the</strong> property and casualty companies <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hartford</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ancial Services Group, Inc. and may not be available <strong>in</strong> all states.<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> USA copyright 2011 The <strong>Hartford</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ancial Services Group, Inc., <strong>Hartford</strong>, CT 06155. All Rights Reserved.