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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:

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.



May 06, 2008 District of Columbia
New Notary Public Errors & Omissions Policy Form
We are implementing a new policy form for Notary Public Errors and Omissions insurance that contains important changes to the policy provisions. Enclosed is a copy of the disclosure we will attach to policies: Policy Change Disclosure. Please review the notice closely as it describes the changes to the policy. (This notice is for the individual policy; the notice for the group policy will be similar.)

We will begin using the new policy form immediately. Also, as policies expire, subsequent policies will be issued on this new policy form. Please return the old forms to our office or set them aside for your marketing representative to pick up on his/her next visit. Going forward, please order policies for your notary insureds by phone or fax. Alternatively, you can order a policy through info@cnasurety.com or, if you have access to Internet bONdLINE, you can instantly issue a policy through Internet bONdLINE.

We encourage you to continue offering valuable Errors and Omissions coverage for notaries. If you have any questions about this coverage, or if we can assist with any of your bonding needs, just give us a call at 1-800-331-6053.



May 01, 2008 General Information
Non-Resident Appointments
To solicit business, bind coverage, write a risk, or receive commissions for a non­resident state, an agent must be licensed and appointed for that state.

Should your agency intend to write business with us for another state, please send us a copy of your license(s) for that state. Remember to include your agency code on the correspondence.

If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com.



May 01, 2008 Tennessee
Agent Licenses
As the licenses for your agents renew, we need current copies of them.

Please only send us copies of licenses for those agents within your agency who are appointed with us. Remember to include your agency code on the correspondence.

If you have any questions about this, or if we can assist with any of your miscellaneous bonding needs, contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com.



April 01, 2008 South Dakota
Individual Notary Errors & Omissions Policies
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 each complimentary errors and omissions policy with the notary bond invoice or bond form.

We are pleased to offer very competitive rates along with this new benefit and the fastest, most convenient service in the industry. The $5,000 notary bond is only $50 for a six-year term!

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.

You may continue to use your current pre-executed pads for notary bonds. If you would like a supply of combined pads with the notary bond and complimentary Notary Errors and Omissions Policy, please contact us and request a supply.

Please call us at 1-800-331-6053 if you have any questions about these or any other miscellaneous bonding needs.



March 13, 2008 General Information
Wage & Welfare and Indemnity to Union Bonds
For agents in: AK, AZ, DE, DC, ID, IN, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT:

Due to our deteriorating loss experience on Wage & Welfare and Indemnity to Union Bonds, we are adjusting our rating structure and rates for these bonds. Under the new rating structure, accounts with supporting contract business will receive a preferred rate.

Please contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com if you have any questions about these rates or if you need assistance with your bonding needs. We write more bonds than any other company in the industry and still provide you with the best service!



February 07, 2008 Oregon
Oregon Contractor License Bonds
Effective January 1, 2008, the Oregon Contractor License Board increased certain bonding requirements for new contractors. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, we are pleased to offer new rates for bond amounts in excess of $15,000.

We encourage you to take advantage of our streamlined underwriting approach by using our Form 10-E Easy Application for this type of bond.

Please contact our experienced bond specialists at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com if you need assistance with any of your bonding needs. We want your business!



February 01, 2008 New Mexico
Wage & Welfare and Indemnity to Union Bonds
Due to our deteriorating loss experience on Wage & Welfare and Indemnity to Union Bonds, we are adjusting our rating structure and rates for these bonds. Under the new rating structure, accounts with supporting contract business will receive a preferred rate.

Contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com if you have any questions about these rates or bonds.



February 01, 2008 Rhode Island
Wage & Welfare and Indemnity to Union Bonds
Due to our deteriorating loss experience on Wage & Welfare and Indemnity to Union Bonds, we are adjusting our rating structure and rates for these bonds. Under the new rating structure, accounts with supporting contract business will receive a preferred rate.

Contact us at 1-800-331-6053 or info@cnasurety.com if you have any questions about these rates or bonds.



February 01, 2008 General Information
Fidelity Bond Coverage for Various Nonprofit Groups
You can provide a tremendous service and generate more bond business by actively promoting fidelity bond coverage to various groups in your community. Every community, social or promotional organization should have this product.

Following are some of the many types of civic and volunteer nonprofit organizations, which should have their directors, officers and employees bonded:

  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Merchant Groups
  • Art Associations
  • Country Clubs
  • Social Service Organizations
  • Development Associations
  • Main Street Programs
  • Service Groups
  • Social Clubs

The directors, officers, managers and employees of these nonprofit organizations are often in positions of trust, and may handle funds such as dues, grants and contributions. As a result, embezzlement losses are not uncommon.

We realize it is sometimes difficult to suggest that someone be bonded. It could be interpreted as questioning their honesty. However, experience has shown that every organization should have proper internal financial controls in place, as well as fidelity bond coverage to guard against the very real risk of embezzlement losses.

We make writing bonds simple and convenient. All that is necessary for us to consider these bonds is a completed Dishonesty Bond Application.

We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your fidelity bond requests, and all of your commercial bond needs. We are proud to say we write more bonds than any other company in the industry, and we want your business.



    
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