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Conditional Offer:
The above is only a conditional offer and is subject to change or rescission based upon a multitude of considerations. The above quoted may include a broker fee. Therefore, the undersigned hereby agrees that if a fee is charged, to pay the fee in the amount as shown above. The first years premium is the amount of money you paid for the bond to the Surety company who issued the initial bond. If a new Surety issues a new bond in the same period or new period, the initial premium may be fully earned. First Years premium, renewals, minimum premiums and commission are fully earned, upon issuance of the Insurance/bond(s), unless prohibited by law, or is contrary to Surety's or Insurance Company’s filed rates. If the Insurance/ Bond(s) are canceled midterm, the commission shall also be considered a fee, and fully earned. The amount of the bond premium you may get back is at the discretion of the initial Surety Company or WWIS, Inc and the time of cancellation. In addition, fees and premiums may earn interest. This undeclared income is non-refundable and fully earned as well as any fees charged. In addition, the COMPANY may also be acting on behalf of the insurer issuing the subject Bond(s) or Insurance and will be receiving a commission. Additional information may be required by the COMPANY to complete underwriting or re-instatement of the surety bond. I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Bond to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Worldwide Insurance Specialists, Inc. (“WWIS, INC”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record. In consideration of SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner, officer or Insurance Agent of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree to these terms.
Riders/ Duplicate Bonds:
If a Rider is issued due to incorrect information provided to the COMPANY and the bond has left our office the principal will incur a Rider fee. If the bond is lost / destroyed and a duplicate bond is issued the principal will incur a fee.
Collateral:
(If applicable), Collateral will be held until the Surety's liability has been extinguished Please read the Collateral Agreement carefully.
Fraud Notice:
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime *and shall also be subject to civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars and the stated value of the claim for each such violation *State of NY only.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice:
By Agreeing to the terms of Service I authorize the WWIS, Inc, Surety or broker partners to obtain a credit report.
This notice is given to comply with the Federal fair Credit Reporting Act (Public law 91-508) and any similar state law which is applicable. As part of our underwriting procedure, a routine credit report may be pulled on any applicant or indemnitor which will provide information concerning credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living. Upon request, additional information as to the nature and scope of the report, if one is made, will be provided.
Hold Harmless: The Principal and its employees or Agent/Broker shall be responsible for any and all liability resulting from its own acts and omissions as well as the acts and omissions of its sub-agents, sub-brokers, and its and their employees, and shall indemnify the COMPANY and hold harmless for any claims or damages arising therefrom, including any award, judgment, penalties, fees, costs of court, and or reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in defending same. If any portion of this Agreement is unenforceable that portion shall be considered deleted with the remainder to continuing in full force and effect.
This agreement shall serve as the writing required pursuant to the rules set forth by your Department of Insurance (Broker/Agents shall comply with their applicable state regulations regarding fees). **Fees include processing, state tax, surplus tax, brokers and commission fee where applicable.
I authorize the WWIS, Inc / Surety to make inquiries as necessary concerning or pertaining to the undersigned’s financial standing, credit,
or manner of meeting obligations to verify the accuracy of the statements made and to determine my credit worthiness. I certify the above and the
statements contained in the attachments are true and accurate as of the stated date(s). A copy of this agreement shall be considered the same as the
original. This authorization is to remain in full force until rescinded by the applicant in writing. These statements are made for the purpose of obtaining a
bond. I understand FALSE statements may result in forfeiture of benefits and possible prosecution by the U.S. Attorney General (Reference 18 U.S.C.
1001). Section 817,234(1) (b), F.S. “Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurer files a statement of claim or an
application containing false, or misleading information is guilty of a felony of the third degree.”
Text Message acceptance (if applicable)
By clicking on accepting these terms of service you, hereby consent to receive text messages from WWIS, INC. These messages may include, but are not limited to, notifications regarding bond renewals, billing /quotes, promotional offers, and general communications related to services provided by WWIS, Inc.
I understand the following:
By agreeing to these terms you are affirming that you are the authorized user of the mobile device and number provided and that I consent to receive text messages as described above.