New Hampshire ERISA Bond (1 Year)
- State: New Hampshire
- Bond type: Employee Dishonesty & Fidelity Bond
- Term: 1 Year
- Category: Business Operations Bonds
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Overview
Federal law requires that anyone who handles funds or property of an employee benefit plan be covered by a fidelity bond — and that bond is the ERISA Bond. Plan fiduciaries and administrators in New Hampshire must carry this coverage to satisfy U.S. Department of Labor requirements. It protects plan participants from losses caused by fraud or dishonesty by those entrusted with plan assets. A one-year term keeps your plan in continuous federal compliance.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you administer, manage, or otherwise handle assets belonging to an ERISA-covered employee benefit plan in New Hampshire, you are required to carry this bond. That includes plan trustees, administrators, officers, and anyone else who has physical or decision-making access to plan funds or property. This applies whether your plan is a 401(k), pension, profit-sharing plan, or health and welfare fund. The obligation falls on the plan fiduciary, not the employees participating in the plan.
What is this Bond For?
ERISA Bonds exist to protect plan participants — your employees — from financial harm caused by dishonest acts of those managing the plan. If a fiduciary commits fraud, theft, or embezzlement against plan assets, the bond provides a recovery mechanism for the plan itself. This is a federal protection requirement built into the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, not a New Hampshire state licensing rule. The bond amount must generally equal at least 10% of the funds handled, subject to federal minimums and maximums.
When is it Required?
Renewal is an annual obligation as long as your plan remains active and you continue handling plan funds. Coverage must stay in force without a gap — a lapse in your ERISA Bond can put your plan out of compliance with federal law and expose you personally as the fiduciary. This one-year bond term means you should track your expiration date and renew before it lapses. New plans must secure the bond before the first handling of plan assets.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond covers fiduciary activity tied to employee benefit plans administered in New Hampshire. Because ERISA is a federal statute, the underlying legal requirement applies nationwide, but this bond is issued for your New Hampshire-based plan operations. It does not replace state-level professional licenses or business registrations.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the My Bond App portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase your New Hampshire ERISA Bond immediately. The process is straightforward — provide basic information about your plan and the amount of funds you handle. Your bond documents are issued digitally so you can satisfy the federal requirement without delay.
Why Bond Titan?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to my ERISA Bond if my plan adds or loses employees during the bond term?
Your bond amount is based on the value of plan funds handled, not simply the headcount of employees. If your plan assets grow significantly during the term — due to new participants, employer contributions, or investment gains — you may need to increase your bond amount to stay compliant with the 10% federal threshold. Losing employees mid-term generally does not require an immediate bond adjustment, but you should reassess your coverage level at renewal to make sure the amount still reflects actual funds handled.
Can having an ERISA Bond help when my business is bidding for new commercial clients?
The ERISA Bond is a federal compliance document, not a client-facing credential — its primary audience is the U.S. Department of Labor, not a prospective customer. That said, sophisticated commercial clients who review your business documentation may take it as a positive signal that your organization manages its obligations and employee benefit responsibilities seriously. If you are looking for a bond that directly reassures commercial clients about employee conduct on their premises, a separate fidelity or employee dishonesty bond would be the right tool for that purpose.
Who exactly counts as a covered person under my New Hampshire ERISA Bond?
Under federal ERISA rules, every 'plan official' who handles funds or property of the plan must be covered. This includes trustees, administrators, officers, and any other individuals — whether employees, independent contractors, or third-party service providers — who have physical access to plan assets or the authority to move, invest, or transfer them. If someone can write a check on the plan account, authorize a distribution, or take physical custody of plan property, they need to be within the scope of your bond coverage.
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