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Florida receiver bonds.
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A court-appointed receiver takes control of property the court is protecting. The bond guarantees you’ll manage and account for those assets faithfully. The court sets the amount to the value in receivership — and we underwrite it. A surety specialist reviews your file and returns a quote, usually within one business day.

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Required of a receiver under Fla. Stat. § 714.08 and the court’s order of appointment
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Amount is set by the court to the value of the assets in receivership
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Underwritten on the receiver’s file; collateral may apply to a large estate
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How it works

Built for the order of appointment.

The order appointing a receiver usually sets the bond, and the receiver can’t fully act until it’s posted. Here is the whole process:

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Send us the file

Apply online with the order of appointment, the assets in receivership and their value, and the receiver’s details. The value of the estate drives the penal sum.

WITHIN 1 BUSINESS DAY

A surety specialist underwrites it

A specialist reviews the order, the receiver’s credit and finances, and any collateral, then returns a quote. The amount is fixed by the court — underwriting decides approval and collateral.

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Execute & file

Once you bind, we issue the executed bond on the court’s required form with the power of attorney attached, ready to post so the receiver can take control of the assets.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What a receiver bond secures

A court appoints a receiver (or master or referee) to take custody of disputed or distressed property — a business, real estate, or assets — and manage it neutrally while a case proceeds.

The receiver bond guarantees the receiver handles those assets faithfully: collects, preserves, accounts, and distributes them as the court directs. If the receiver mismanages or misappropriates, the bond makes the estate whole, and the surety looks to the receiver to repay it.

Because the surety stands behind the whole estate, the bond is underwritten on the receiver’s credit and finances, and a large receivership can require collateral. Florida’s commercial real estate receivership act lets the court accept alternative security in some cases — we’ll flag what applies.

Florida StatuteFla. Stat. § 714.08, part of the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act, provides that except as otherwise allowed, a receiver shall post a bond, with the court setting the amount and able to accept alternative security. Receiverships in other contexts are governed by the court’s order of appointment under Florida’s rules of civil procedure.

You need this bond if you’re

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A court-appointed receiver taking control of a business, real estate, or assets in litigation
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A general or special magistrate (master or referee) directed to hold or manage property
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A receiver in a commercial real estate receivership under chapter 714
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Counsel arranging the bond so the receiver can post it and take possession under the order of appointment

The application takes about ten minutes.

These are the actual underwriting fields — the order of appointment, the assets and their value, the receiver, and your finances. Submit once and a surety specialist returns a quote, typically within one business day. Free until your bond is issued.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What is a Florida receiver bond?It is the bond a court-appointed receiver, master, or referee posts to guarantee faithful management of the property placed in receivership. For commercial real estate receiverships, Fla. Stat. § 714.08 requires a bond unless the court orders alternative security; other receiverships are governed by the order of appointment.
How much does it cost?It is underwritten, not flat-rated. The court sets the penal sum to the value of the assets in receivership. A surety specialist then reviews the receiver’s credit and finances and any collateral and returns a premium quote, usually within one business day.
Who sets the bond amount?The appointing court does, sizing it to the assets the receiver will control. We size and underwrite the bond to whatever amount the order of appointment specifies, and tell you if collateral or alternative security applies.
Can the court accept alternative security?In a commercial real estate receivership, yes — § 714.08 lets the court accept alternative security in place of a bond in some cases. Where a bond is required, the receiver must post it before fully taking control of the estate. We help structure whichever the court orders.
How fast can the bond be issued?A specialist typically returns a quote within one business day of a complete application. Once you bind and any collateral is in place, the executed bond issues on the court’s form, ready to post so the receiver can take possession.
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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Get bonded and take control of the receivership.

Send us the order of appointment and the asset value, and a surety specialist sizes, underwrites, and quotes the bond — typically within one business day. Free until your bond is issued.

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