Illinois — Screen Actors Guild Screen Actors Guild Talent Agency Bond
The Illinois Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Talent Agency Bond is a specialized financial instrument required for talent agencies operating in Illinois that wish to maintain a franchise with SAG-AFTRA. This bond provides security to performers represented by the agency against losses resulting from the agency's conduct.
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- Recorded state
- Illinois
- Bond type
- Talent Agency / SAG-AFTRA Bond
- Category
- Entertainment, sports & recreation
What this bond does
The purpose of this bond is to ensure that a franchised talent agency complies with SAG-AFTRA’s Agency Regulations under Rule 16(g) and Rule 12C, as well as applicable state laws governing talent agencies. It serves as a source of indemnification for any person who sustains actionable injury, loss, or damage due to the wrongful acts of the agency, its agents, or its employees.
- Who needs it
- This bond is intended for talent agencies operating within Illinois that seek to obtain or maintain a SAG-AFTRA franchise. It is also relevant for surety providers assisting these agencies in fulfilling contractual requirements with the union.
- Who it protects
- The bond protects performers and other affected parties against financial losses caused by the agency’s failure to adhere to professional regulations. The surety company is liable for damages, including reasonable costs and attorney fees, up to the penal sum specified in the bond, regardless of the number of claims or years the bond remains active.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. 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
- SAG-AFTRA Surety Bond Form (opens in a new tab)Checked October 18, 2026
Have these ready
- Verify the specific penal sum required for your agency’s SAG-AFTRA franchise status.
- Ensure all business location and principal information matches official agency registration records.
- Confirm the surety provider understands the specific conditions of the SAG-AFTRA bond form.
- Prepare the signed document for submission to the appropriate SAG-AFTRA regional office.
Questions about this bond
What happens if a claim exceeds the penal sum of the bond?
The aggregate liability of the surety is strictly limited to the penal sum of the bond. Any damages exceeding this amount are not covered by the surety.
Is this bond specific to Illinois talent agencies?
Yes, this specific bond form is used by agencies franchised with SAG-AFTRA to fulfill requirements that may apply in conjunction with state-specific talent agency regulations.
Can the surety cancel the bond at any time?
The surety may cancel the bond by providing thirty days' written notice to SAG-AFTRA via registered mail. The surety remains liable for defaults occurring before the end of the notice period.
Does the bond cover my employees?
The bond covers losses resulting from wrongful acts committed by the principal, their agents, and their employees, for which the agency is legally responsible.