Why it matters
Some states or carriers require an agent or agency to hold a bond as a license condition, so customers or the state can be paid if funds are mishandled. It is not insurance for the agent. The bonded person must repay the surety for any claim. Most life insurance agents never need one, but requirements vary by state and entity type.
Source: law.cornell.edu
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