Arkansas — ERISA Bond
Use this Arkansas ERISA bond page to arrange fidelity protection for your employee benefit plan. Select a three-year or one-year term and continue to RLI with your plan details.
Also known as Arkansas ERISA Bond (1 Year); Arkansas ERISA Bond (3 Years); Arkansas ERISA Bonds
2 options on record. Choose the one that matches your requirement, then purchase.
Fidelity protection responds to covered dishonest acts. The form identifies whose money or property is protected, the covered persons, and the applicable limits.
- Bond family
- Fidelity bond
- Recorded state
- Arkansas
- Category
- Fidelity & employee dishonesty
- Federal programme authority
- United States Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration
What this bond does
The bond covers defined fraud or dishonesty losses involving plan funds or property handled by covered people.
- Who needs it
- Plan sponsors and administrators arranging bonding for handlers of assets in ERISA-covered plans, where the federal requirement applies.
- Who is protected
- The plan must be named or otherwise specifically identified as an insured party. This bond does not substitute for fiduciary liability insurance.
Choose from 2 options
Each option is a separate record. Where a term, bond amount, premium, or E&O limit is known, it is listed; match it to what your requirement asks for.
- 3 yearsPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
- 1 yearPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, RLI (opens in a new tab).
The coverage amount describes a limit of protection, not the price. Match the requested protection and covered persons to the actual fidelity form. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: ERISA Fidelity Bond Guide (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
Have these ready
- Find the exact plan identity.
- Have existing fidelity bond documents available.
- Identify people who can move or control plan assets.
- Gather the preceding year's funds-handled figures.
- Confirm the amount and any exemptions with your adviser.
- Choose a start date and the intended term.
Questions about this bond
Is a three-year term automatically enough protection?
Term length alone does not establish adequacy. The amount, covered people and policy wording must fit the plan's needs.
Is the employer the protected party?
The protection is for the employee benefit plan against covered fraud or dishonesty affecting its funds or property.
Can I use fiduciary liability insurance instead?
No. Fiduciary liability insurance addresses breaches of duties and does not satisfy ERISA's fidelity bonding requirement.
What happens after selecting Purchase Now?
The chosen RLI application opens in a new tab. Complete the application there; after issuance, verify the document and retain it with plan records.