How to become a producer for The Bar Plan Court Bond Program
If you would like to do business as a licensed producer for The Bar Plan Court Bond Program please submit the following documents:
New Producer Required Documents:
· Copy of Agency License
· Copy of Individual Producer License (of whom wishes to procure business)
· Copy of E&O Declaration Page - Required Limit of $1 Million
Application Submission Procedures
Please complete the applicable application and forward the original (signed and witnessed) application via facsimile, U.S. Mail or email to:
The Bond Department
1717 Hidden Creek Court
St. Louis, Missouri 63131
Fax 888 658-6761
bonds@thebarplan.com
Additional information may be required for the underwriting process, please see the General Instruction Sheet (Page 1) of each application for required documents. Please confirm that the “Agent Information” section is completed with your information.
Once the underwriting process is complete and if the bond is issued, The Bar Plan will mail all original documents to the attorney listed on the application, unless otherwise noted.
Commission Structure and Statements
| Fiduciary |
30% |
| Injunction |
30% |
| Lost Instrument |
30% |
| Replevin |
30% |
| License and Permit |
30% |
| Appeal/Supersedeas |
20% |
| Notary |
20% |
At the end of a calendar month, a Commission Statement and/or Declination Statement and check (if applicable) will be emailed or mailed to your attention by the 15th of the following month. The Commission Statement lists all business issued for that month and the Declination Statement lists any and all business that The Bar Plan declined to underwrite.
Applications –
Payment Options -
Payment must be remitted within 30 days of issuance of bond. An invoice will be included with the bond package. Payment can be made by check or credit card. If you wish to pay by check, please make checks payable to The Bar Plan and return with the invoice. If you wish to pay by credit card, please click on "Pay Online" above and register as a user. Once registered, please follow the prompts for payment.
Reporting a Bond Claim -
If you are reporting a bond claim, please contact our Bond Claims Department at 314-965-3333 or 800-843-2277, or via e-mail.
Contact Info –
Underwriting
Kimberly Edgar, Vice President, x128
Email
Cathy Ahearn, Senior Underwriter, x178
Email
Deborah Eller, Underwriter, x140
Email
Claims
Teresa Niederwimmer, Claims Counsel, x107
Email
To Obtain a Quote or Application
Tamara Baker, Underwriting Assistant, x137
Email
Phone: 314-965-3333
Toll Free: 877-553-6376
Fax: 314-965-7812
Toll Free Fax: 888-658-6761
E-mail