# Broker Bond

All freight brokers are required to have a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. Luckily, it’s easy to access A-rated surety bonds with special pricing through DAT.

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## Get the surety bond you need at a great price

##### Comply with requirements

We’ve partnered with EPIC [Insurance Brokers](https://www.datbonds.com/ProgramBusiness/TermsNConditions.aspx) to help you get special pricing on your required surety bond. Integro is the nation’s sixth-largest private insurance brokerage with 11 offices in the U.S. offices, three in Canada and three overseas.

##### Save money

Integro is offering a $75,000 surety bond at a special price just through DAT.

##### Access a top-quality bond and exclusive benefits

The bond includes a highly competitive premium with no program initiation fees, no collateral and no financial statements required for those who qualify. The bond is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

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## FAQs

## A few things you might be asking yourself

What exactly is a broker bond?

Bonds and trust funds help ensure carriers and shippers get paid even if a broker can’t live up to their contract. With a surety bond, brokers don’t have to set aside $75,000 in emergency funding. Instead, they pay a monthly fee to an insurance company to cover the amount if a case is filed against the bond.

Do I really need a surety bond?

Yes. All freight brokers must have a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund before they can get their authority and start doing business.

How can small brokers prepare for the underwriting process?

There are a few things you can do to improve your chances of qualifying for a surety bond:

- Get a letter of credit from a bank.
- Talk to your accountant about ways to improve your financial statement to support the bond.
- Support the bond using the brokerage owner’s personal financial statement.

If I’m a carrier who brokers loads, do I need a surety bond?

Yes — anyone who brokers loads needs to obtain brokerage authority, which means posting a bond.

Why should I get my bond through DAT?

We’ve partnered with EPIC [Insurance Brokers](https://www.datbonds.com/ProgramBusiness/TermsNConditions.aspx) to give you special pricing on an A-rated, $75,000 surety bond. Plus, you’ll get added benefits like a quick and easy application process and no required collateral for those who qualify.

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