Public Official Bonds
COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Public official bonds are surety bonds that guarantee a public
official will perform the duties of office faithfully and honestly
and, in most cases, a surety bond is required in order to hold
office. While these duties may vary by position and applicable
law, a public official is obligated to act in the public’s best interest
at all times and will be held personally accountable, with few
exceptions, for the duties and responsibilities of that position.
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Public officials that may require surety bonds:
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Treasurers and subordinates
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Tax collectors and subordinates
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Postal units
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Town supervisors
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Sheriffs, deputies and constables*
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Judges and court clerks*
Public official bonds are required by:
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States, cities, towns, villages and municipalities
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State colleges, universities and school districts
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Sheriff departments
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Court offices and federal government
We also write:
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Special issue bonds
Advantages of working with Travelers
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We’ve provided effective insurance solutions for more than 150 years and address the needs of a wide range of industries
We consistently receive high marks from independent ratings
agencies for our financial strength and claims-paying ability
With offices in every U.S. state, we possess national strength
and local presence
Our dedicated underwriters, risk control specialists and claim
professionals offer extensive industry and product knowledge
Blanket fidelity coverage for all public employees who do not
require statutory surety bonds
To learn more, talk to your independent agent or visit travelers.com.
* For these bonds with limits of $50,000 or less, please contact Travelers Bond Express at 1.800.873.1477.
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