Definition
Bond purchased (from a surety company that holds a grant of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury as an acceptable surety on Federal bonds), to cover the bonding requirements that apply to ERISA plans.
Referring Cite
ERISA § 412, 29 CFR §2550.412-1
Additional Helpful Information
Fiduciaries of an employee benefit plan and individuals who handle funds or other property of such a plan are generally required to be bonded to protect the plan against fraud and dishonesty.