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Agent Updates/Bulletins CNA Surety is dedicated to the nation's Independent Insurance Agency Force. We're proud to have over 34,000 independent agencies representing us. One way we strive to keep the lines of communication open are with Agent Bulletins on bond-related issues ranging from bond coverages to rate changes. To find out what's new in your area, refer to the appropriate link below: September 01, 2008 Illinois Illinois Plumbing Contractor Effective immediately, we are adjusting our underwriting requirements and rate for the Illinois Plumbing Contractor Bond. We encourage you to write these bonds and we have made it easier than ever for you to accommodate experienced contractors with an established net worth and your recommendation. You can easily issue these bonds in your office using our Internet bONdLINE program. If you prefer to submit an application, just send us a Form 10-E Easy Application. Call our experienced bond specialists today if you have any questions regarding this change or any other bond needs. We write more bonds than any other company in the industry and we want your business! August 28, 2008 General Information Higher FAST-Track Contract Bond Limits CNA Surety is pleased to announce increased limits for FAST-Track up to $250,000 single/$500,000 aggregate. Our streamlined underwriting approach makes it easy for you to provide outstanding service for your smaller contractors. Our turnaround time is only 24-48 hours! CNA Surety's simple, FAST-Track Application enhances our response time on bid and performance bonds for single or aggregate projects up to $250,000, and requires no financial statements. Just fax us a completed application at 605-335-0357 and we'll do the rest. For contractors who have aggregate work programs in excess of $250,000 up to $500,000, we require additional, but essential information via page 2 of the FAST-Track Application. If you have any questions about our expanded FAST-Track limits or any other bonding needs, contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com. We want your business! August 13, 2008 Texas Texas Used MVD Bond Term Changes Effective September 1, 2008, the state of Texas will require newly licensed used motor vehicle dealers to obtain a two-year bond. Also, beginning October 31, 2008, the state will require random renewal licensees to obtain a two-year bond. For your renewing dealers, you can access the attached spreadsheet from the Texas Department of Transportation web site to determine the license term. CNA Surety offers a 25% discount on the second year of the two-year bond term. You can calculate the premium rate by multiplying the annual premium by 1.75, or contact us for a competitive premium quotation. CNA Surety continues to offer a streamlined approach to underwriting these bonds.
To apply for a Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond, complete and return a Form 10-E Easy Application. Fax it to us for a quick response at 605-335-0357, email info@cnasurety.com or submit your request on Internet bONdLINE. (Access to Internet bONdLINE requires prior enrollment and is subject to certain terms and conditions.) CNA Surety is committed to handling your bond business now and in the future. With fast, convenient service, along with competitive prices, we will provide you with the best service in the industry! PS: If you need a Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond term adjusted, we can handle it quickly with a telephone call, email or fax. August 01, 2008 Florida Countersignature REMINDER! All CNA Surety bonds and policies issued by your agency must be properly signed. They must be signed by an individual who is licensed and appointed for the appropriate Company as a resident general lines agent or a nonresident Florida agent. Contact our bond experts at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com if you have questions on the proper execution of our bonds. July 28, 2008 Kansas Individual Notary Errors & Omissions Policies GOOD NEWS! Effective immediately, we are pleased to include, at no additional cost, a $5,000 Notary Errors and Omissions Policy with every new individual notary bond issued. We will mail a complimentary errors and omissions policy with each notary bond invoice or notary bond we issue. We have very competitive rates for the Kansas Notary Bond and this new complimentary policy makes it that much better. Remember, notary bonds only protect the public, not the notary, and the Notary Errors and Omissions Policy provides coverage for the notary's own protection. While $5,000 worth of coverage is a start, we suggest that you offer each of your notary insureds additional limits. We offer additional coverage amounts of $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $100,000 at very competitive prices. Also, effective July 1, 2008, personal sureties are no longer accepted and those notaries who had previously provided personal surety will need to obtain a corporate surety bond when their notary commission renews. Additionally, a new version of the notary bond and appointment form is required starting January 1, 2009 and can be found on the Kansas Secretary of State web site along with instructions for completing the form. We have included a copy of the state's application and bond form for your convenience. Contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com for pricing or if you have any questions about these or any other miscellaneous bonding needs. July 25, 2008 Maryland Prince George's County Prince George's County, Maryland, will not accept Western Surety Company bonds without a copy of our Certificate of Compliance. If you intend to file bonds with this county, please use the attached copy or call us at 1-800-331-6053 to request a copy. July 03, 2008 General Information Illinois Disaster Actions In response to the CB#2008-04 – Exceptions for Consumers in Disaster Areas directive issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation dated June 17, 2008, the following are the actions that CNA Surety has taken to implement the requirements:
June 01, 2008 Tennessee Tennessee Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds Effective July 1, 2008, the state of Tennessee has increased the bond amount required for New and Used Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds to $50,000. Any new bonds written or existing bonds renewed with an effective date of July 1, 2008, or after must be at the new $50,000 bond amount. CNA Surety continues to offer a streamlined approach to underwriting these bonds.
The State of Tennessee requires all new and renewal bonds to be written for a two-year term. We will automatically process renewals at the new bond amounts for all our existing, qualified insureds, at the best rate for which they qualify.* To determine if your client qualifies for our best rate, complete and return a Form 10-E Easy Application. Fax it to us for a quick response at 605-335-0357, email info@cnasurety.com or try Internet bONdLINE.** CNA Surety is one of the largest surety companies in the country. We are committed to handling your bond business now and in the future. With fast, convenient service, along with competitive prices, we will provide you with the best service in the industry! * Subject to credit check and underwriting qualifications. ** Access to Internet bONdLINE requires prior enrollment and is subject to certain terms and conditions. Internet bONdLINE is for new business only and cannot be used for renewals or to increase existing bonds. May 22, 2008 Texas Application for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public Form Effective April 2008, the state of Texas revised the form for Application for Appointment as a Texas Notary Public. The new form has condensed the Application, Official Notary Public Bond, and Statement of Officer sections to one page. The reverse side of this form now consists of the Instructions and Information sections. Please begin using the new form immediately. For your convenience, a copy of the new application is enclosed. You may make additional copies of this form as needed or you can contact our office at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com for an additional supply. May 09, 2008 Nebraska Individual Notary Errors & Omissions Policies GOOD NEWS! Effective immediately, we are pleased to include, at no additional cost, a $5,000 Notary Errors & Omissions Policy with every new individual notary bond issued. We will mail each complimentary errors & omissions policy with the notary bond invoice or bond form. Remember, notary bonds only protect the public, not the notary, and the Notary Errors & Omissions Policy provides coverage for the notary's own protection. While $5,000 worth of coverage is a start, we suggest that you offer each of your notary insureds additional limits. We offer additional coverage amounts of $10,000, $15,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $100,000 at very competitive prices. You may obtain the complimentary Notary Errors & Omissions Policy with the notary bond using Internet bONdLINE. If you do not have bONdLINE, you may continue to use your current pre-executed pads for notary bonds and we will simply issue the complimentary Notary Errors & Omissions Policy when we receive the Report of Execution of the notary bond. We are developing combined pads with the notary bond and complimentary Notary Errors & Omissions Policy. Once these combined pads are available, we will update your pads accordingly if you do not have Internet bONdLINE. Contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com for pricing or if you have any questions about these or any other miscellaneous bonding needs. |
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