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Court Bonds 02.27.2020

What is a Replevin Bond?

Imagine you recently moved out of your old apartment into a new pad. However, your former landlord decided to keep some of your personal property in return for rent not being paid. What action can…
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What is a Replevin Bond?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 02.26.2020

Cyber Attackers Won’t Stop At One Data Breach

If you’ve already been the victim of a data breach, you may be wondering if you should still obtain cyber liability insurance. Is there a chance cyber-terrorists could attack again? The answer is a strong…
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Cyber Attackers Won’t Stop At One Data Breach
Surety Bonds 02.26.2020

Unmarried Partners & Estate Planning

When it comes to estate planning, having a marriage certificate with your life partner is critical. Without it, state intestacy laws do not let an unmarried couple inherit from each other, meaning your close relatives…
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Unmarried Partners & Estate Planning
Surety Bonds 02.24.2020

The Three C’s of Surety Bonding

The underwriting process for surety bonds involve researching and evaluating the risk of bond applicants. Though every surety company creates their own diverse criteria and guidelines for underwriting, the same three basic factors are habitually…
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The Three C’s of Surety Bonding
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 02.22.2020

More State Governments Are Investing in Cyber Insurance

As the threat of cyber-breaches continues to climb, so do the number of establishments adopting cyber-security measures. In 2019, roughly half of state governments across the United States protected their business from impending cyber-attacks with…
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More State Governments Are Investing in Cyber Insurance
Court Bonds 02.19.2020

Conservatorship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled

Formerly-competent adults in the State of Michigan who lose the ability to take care of themselves properly are often appointed conservators or guardians to care of the incapacitated person and their property. The conservator is…
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Conservatorship in Michigan for Adults Who Become Disabled
Court Bonds 02.17.2020

Who Do Guardianship Bonds Protect?

When a guardian is told by the court to purchase a guardianship surety bond, they must obtain the bond in order to serve as a guardian. The guardianship bond is providing protection for the ward….
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Who Do Guardianship Bonds Protect?
Fidelity Bonds 02.16.2020

Why Should You Bond Your Cleaning Business?

When cultivating a new business, your reputation is but a mere seed sown in luscious soil. One way to help nourish your company’s social standing is by taking steps to ensure customer protection and satisfaction….
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Why Should You Bond Your Cleaning Business?
Court Bonds 02.14.2020

What is a Court Bond and How Do You Get One?

Court bonds are surety bonds required to pursue an action in a court of law. The term “court bond” is actually an umbrella term encompassing a multitude of different bonds found in the court system….
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What is a Court Bond and How Do You Get One?