Zuno Surety Bond Insurance: Inclusions
Zuno Surety Bond Insurance offers protection through the following bond options:
Advance Payment Bond
Provides a guarantee that advance payments received by the Principal will be repaid if contractual obligations are not fulfilled after receiving the advance payment.
Retention Bond
Provides a guarantee that defects will be rectified or outstanding contractual work will be completed during the defect liability period after project completion.
Key Benefits
- Financial guarantee against contractual non-performance.
- Supports contractors and business owners undertaking projects.
- Provides assurance to project owners and beneficiaries.
- Helps meet contractual security requirements.
- Covers either an Advance Payment Bond or a Retention Bond under a contractual arrangement.
Zuno Surety Bond Insurance: Exclusions
This Surety Bond Insurance will not apply in the following situations:
- The underlying contract is invalid, cancelled, or terminated before the insured risk occurs.
- Losses arising from fraud, bribery, collusion, criminal acts, or intentional misconduct by the insured.
- Changes to the contract made without the Surety's prior written consent.
- Losses caused by war, nuclear risks, pollution, force majeure events, or judicial and administrative actions.
- Legal expenses, litigation costs, and expenses incurred to prove contractual default.
- Third-party losses, price fluctuations, penalties, fines, late fees, or punitive damages.
Note: Please refer to the official policy wording for the complete list of exclusions and policy conditions.
Zuno Surety Bond Insurance: Claim Process
- Identify the contractual default by the Principal.
- Notify the Surety regarding the breach of contractual obligations.
- Submit the required supporting documents.
- The claim is assessed as per the bond terms and policy conditions.
- Admissible claims are settled in accordance with the issued bond.
Zuno Surety Bond Insurance: Documents Required
Documents may vary depending on the bond type and underwriting requirements. Generally, the insurer may require:
- Proposal form
- Contract agreement
- Project details
- Financial information of the insured
- KYC documents
- Bond invocation documents (for claims)
(Specific document requirements are subject to underwriting and claim assessment.)
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It is a financial guarantee provided by Zuno General Insurance to protect the Obligee if the Principal fails to fulfil contractual obligations.
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The policy offers two bond types: Advance Payment Bond and Retention Bond. Only one bond type can be issued for a contractual arrangement.
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The policy is intended for contractors and business owners who need to provide a contractual guarantee to a project owner or beneficiary.
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The policy provides a guarantee that the Surety will take responsibility if the Principal fails to fulfil contractual obligations covered under the bond.