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Can anyone explain exactly what a Financial Institution Bond does ?
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A Financial Institution Bond is similar to a fidelity bond, however the financial instituin bond will normally have broader coverage. Financial institution bond may be purchased by a bank or small loan company (mortgage banker), insurance company or an investment company. The following is an example of optional coverages that may be added to a mortgage bankers financial institution bond.
- Unauthorized signature or alteration
- Securities
- Automated teller machines
- Kidnap, ransom and extortion
- Computer system (fraudulent entry or alteration)
- Voice initiated transfer fraud
- Telefacsimile transfer fraud
- Safe deposit box
- Servicing contractors
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