The Retrodate ERISA Fidelity Bond: Unraveling ERISA’s Hidden Risk The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was introduced in 1974, a federal law that protects employees and beneficiaries that participate in private sector retirement and health plans. ERISA is enforced… Continue Reading →
Benefit plan administrators, TPAs, registered investment advisors and plan sponsors often question the requirement for an ERISA fidelity bond that protects plan assets from dishonest conduct. So, we offer a brief ERISA fidelity bond explanation. The historical trigger that led… Continue Reading →
We frequently remind our client TPAs, pension plan architects and plan sponsors of the importance of carrying a proper ERISA fidelity bond. Plan participants work hard for their employers and must enjoy the assurance that their contributions are safeguarded. The… Continue Reading →
For plan administrators and fiduciaries overseeing ERISA-covered retirement plans, compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is paramount. A critical deadline looms—March 17th—the final date to correct excess contributions for highly compensated employees (HCEs) and failed Actual Deferral… Continue Reading →
A fidelity bond for a standard qualified, non-qualified, ESOP, MEP and an ERISA bond for a 403(b) plan (with an exception for certain church-sponsored accounts) is required to comply with the Act (ERISA). Per the U.S. Department of Labor’s circular,… Continue Reading →
As we begin the new year, many enterprises are establishing or reviewing their pension, 401(K) and defined benefit plans. Surety One, Inc. would like to remind you that U.S. Codes, ERISA section 412 and related regulations (29 C.F.R. § 2550.412-1… Continue Reading →
Do you have the statutorily required ERISA fidelity bond in place? The first of the year is a good moment to review your compliance checklist! Federal ERISA section 412 and related regulations (29 C.F.R. § 2550.412-1 and 29 C.F.R. Part… Continue Reading →
If you are having any difficulty understanding the requirement(s) for an ERISA fidelity bond, the following is directly from and authored by the “Authority”, the U.S. Department of Labor. ERISA section 412 and related regulations (29 C.F.R. § 2550.412-1 and… Continue Reading →
Since we write a looooooooooooot of of ERISA fidelity bonds, we get this particular question very frequently. The best “legal” definition is contained within the U.S. Department of Labor’s circular FAB 2008-04. An ERISA section 412 bond must protect the… Continue Reading →
The Department of Labor can easily monitor whether the ERISA fidelity bond requirements have been met. Plan administrators are obligated to file a federal Form 5500 schedule H annually, which asks specifically if the plan is bonded and the plan’s… Continue Reading →
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