ERISA Fidelity Bond Calculator
Calculate Your Required Bond Amount & Annual Premium
Every employee benefit plan fiduciary must carry an ERISA fidelity bond equal to 10% of plan assets handled, with a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $500,000.
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ERISA Fidelity Bond Cost by Plan Assets
Standard ERISA bond maximum is $500,000. Plans holding employer securities may require up to $1,000,000.
ERISA Fidelity Bond FAQs
How much does an ERISA fidelity bond cost?
ERISA fidelity bond premiums typically range from 0.1% to 0.5% of the bond amount annually, with a minimum premium of $100. For example, a plan with $500,000 in assets needs a $50,000 bond, which costs between $100 and $250 per year. Use our ERISA bond calculator above for an instant estimate based on your plan assets.
How is the ERISA bond amount calculated?
Under ERISA Section 412, the fidelity bond must equal at least 10% of the plan assets handled at the beginning of the plan year. The minimum bond amount is $1,000 and the standard maximum is $500,000. Plans that hold employer securities (such as ESOPs) have a higher maximum of $1,000,000.
Who is required to have an ERISA fidelity bond?
Every fiduciary and every person who handles funds or other property of an employee benefit plan must be bonded under ERISA Section 412. This includes plan trustees, administrators, officers, and any employees who have access to plan funds. The bond protects plan participants from losses caused by fraud or dishonesty.
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