Wisconsin ERISA Bond (3 Years)
Overview
Running a retirement or benefit plan in Wisconsin? Federal law requires that anyone who handles plan funds must be bonded — and the Wisconsin ERISA Bond (3 Years) is how you meet that requirement. This bond protects plan participants against losses caused by fraud or dishonesty by plan fiduciaries and handlers. The three-year term with Inflation Guard means your coverage stays aligned with your plan's growing assets without the hassle of annual renewals.
Who Needs This Bond?
Plan administrators, trustees, and officers who handle funds for 401(k) plans, pension plans, or other ERISA-covered employee benefit plans in Wisconsin need this bond. If you sign checks, authorize transfers, or physically touch plan assets, you are likely required to be bonded. Business owners who serve as their own plan administrator are equally subject to this requirement — the obligation follows the role, not the title.
What is this Bond For?
ERISA — the Employee Retirement Income Security Act — mandates that every person who handles funds or other property of a covered plan must be bonded against losses from fraud or dishonesty. This bond satisfies that federal mandate for Wisconsin-based plan fiduciaries. If a covered individual steals from or defrauds the plan, the bond provides a financial recovery mechanism for the plan and its participants. The Inflation Guard feature automatically adjusts coverage as your plan assets grow over the three-year term.
When is it Required?
Before you handle a single plan transaction, the bond must be in place — the federal requirement is not retroactive. New plans must be bonded from the moment plan assets exist and a handler is designated. Existing plans that have let coverage lapse must restore bonding immediately and cannot wait until the next renewal cycle. DOL audits frequently flag missing or insufficient bonding as a plan violation, so there is no grace period to rely on.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is issued for plan fiduciaries and handlers operating under Wisconsin-based employee benefit plans. Because ERISA is a federal statute, the underlying requirement applies nationwide, but this product is specifically filed and structured for Wisconsin plan sponsors. The three-year term with Inflation Guard is tailored to Wisconsin-administered plans and their reporting cycles.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — you can complete your application and purchase in minutes without waiting on an agent callback. Have your plan information ready and follow the on-screen prompts to submit. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered digitally so you can file proof with your plan records right away.
Why Bond Titan?
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