Minnesota Self-Insurance Program Bond
Overview
Applying to operate a self-insurance program in Minnesota puts this bond requirement in front of you. Minnesota employers and entities that elect to self-insure their workers' compensation obligations must post a surety bond to guarantee they can meet those obligations. This bond protects the state and injured workers by ensuring that claims are paid even if the self-insured entity fails to perform. It is a financial assurance tool required before the state grants self-insured status.
Who Needs This Bond?
Employers seeking approval to self-insure their workers' compensation liabilities in Minnesota need this bond. This includes large private employers, public entities, and group self-insurance plans that choose to carry their own risk rather than purchase traditional workers' compensation insurance. If the Minnesota Department of Commerce or the relevant state authority has told you that a surety bond is part of your self-insurance application package, this is the bond you need. It is not optional — it is a condition of receiving and maintaining self-insured status.
What is this Bond For?
Self-insuring for workers' compensation means you are accepting direct financial responsibility for employee injury claims instead of transferring that risk to an insurance carrier. This bond guarantees to the state of Minnesota that if your organization fails to pay valid workers' compensation claims, the surety will step in to cover those obligations up to the bond amount. It exists specifically to protect Minnesota workers who might otherwise be left without compensation if a self-insured employer becomes insolvent or defaults. The bond holds the self-insured principal accountable to its obligations under the program.
When is it Required?
Approval of your self-insurance application is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. Before Minnesota authorizes you to operate as a self-insured employer under the workers' compensation system, you must demonstrate financial security — and this surety bond is a core part of that demonstration. The bond must remain in force for as long as you hold self-insured status. Any lapse or cancellation can trigger a review or revocation of your self-insurance authorization.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Minnesota requirement. It is not tied to any single city, county, or local permit — it applies to the self-insurance program administered at the state level. Any employer operating under a Minnesota self-insurance authorization must maintain this bond regardless of where in the state their employees work.
How to Buy Online
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