Florida boxing promoter bonds.
From $150.

Florida requires a boxing, kickboxing, or MMA promoter to file a surety bond with the Florida Athletic Commission under F.S. 548.014 before a license or event permit issues. The commission sets the amount — at least $15,000. Premiums are 1% of the bond amount, and the application collects no credit information at standard amounts.

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Required before your promoter license or event permit under F.S. 548.014

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Amount is set by the commission, at least $15,000 — it can be higher for larger events

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1% of the bond amount; no credit section on the application at standard amounts — enter your required bond amount and see your price

1% of bond amount$150 at the $15,000 minimumClearpricing — instant issuanceNo SSNat standard amounts

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard promoter bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the commission. Here is the whole thing:

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Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the commission set, and the effective date — at the standard amounts, that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

No credit section on the application at standard amounts, and no waiting — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

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File with the commission

Submit the executed bond on the commission’s form before your license or event permit issues. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the commission insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the promoter bond actually guarantees

Florida regulates boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts through the Florida Athletic Commission under Chapter 548. Before a promoter is licensed or an event permit issues, the promoter must file a surety bond under F.S. 548.014 — a guarantee that the promoter performs the obligations the chapter imposes.

The bond is conditioned on the promoter's faithful performance: accounting for and paying all money and taxes due the commission on time, and fulfilling contracts with other licensees (fighters, matchmakers, officials). The amount is set by the commission at a reasonable figure of at least $15,000, and a promoter may post cash or a certified check in lieu of a bond.

It is not insurance for you. If a fighter goes unpaid, a contract is broken, or commission fees go unremitted, the harmed party can recover against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

F.S. 548.014 (Florida Athletic Commission)Florida Statutes 548.014 requires a promoter to file a surety bond with the Florida Athletic Commission before a license is issued or renewed and before an event permit issues, in a reasonable amount set by the commission of at least $15,000. The bond is conditioned on faithful performance of the promoter's obligations under Chapter 548 and the fulfillment of contracts with other licensees. Cash or a certified check may be deposited in lieu of a bond. Confirm your amount with the commission.

You need this bond if you are

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A boxing, kickboxing, or MMA promoter licensed by the Florida Athletic Commission

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Applying for an event permit that the commission conditions on a bond

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A foreign copromoter staging a Florida event under Chapter 548

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Renewing a promoter license whose current bond is expiring

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount the commission set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida boxing promoter bond?Premiums are 1% of the bond amount. The bond amount itself is set by the Florida Athletic Commission at no less than $15,000. Enter the figure the commission set and your exact price appears at the application.

Why does Florida require it?Under F.S. 548.014, it backs the promoter's obligations — paying fighters and other licensees, fulfilling contracts, and remitting money and taxes due the commission. A harmed fighter, official, or the commission can recover against the bond.

Can I post cash instead?Yes — the statute lets a promoter deposit cash or a certified check in an equivalent amount in lieu of a surety bond. Most promoters use a bond instead, paying a premium from $150 rather than tying up the full amount in cash.

Is there a credit check?At the standard amounts the application collects no credit information, and most applicants approve instantly. Larger bond amounts add a credit-consent step on the form. If a check does run on a larger bond amount, it's a soft pull only — never a hard inquiry, and it never touches your score.

Does this cover MMA and kickboxing too?Yes. The Florida Athletic Commission regulates boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts under Chapter 548, and the same promoter bond requirement applies across those disciplines.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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