ARC Surety Bond

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An ARC surety bond (or cash deposit) is a requirement to become an Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) accredited agent.  The  ARC enables U.S. travel agencies to consolidate the management of their relationships with global air travel suppliers and gives agencies the ability to easily ticket flights worldwide on more than 200 airlines. According to the ARC,  60% of all airline tickets sold in the United States are sold through ARC accredited agents.

What is the purpose of the ARC Surety Bond?

The bond is to protect the ARC from any financial damages as a result of not paying the fares collected on behalf of the airlines to the ARC.  If the ARC makes a claim on the surety bond, the claim will be researched by the surety. The bond principal (you) will have the opportunity to rectify the claim. If the surety company pays out the claim, you must pay them back. As the bond principal, you will be required to sign an indemnity agreement. This agreement specifies that the principal will hold the surety harmless in the event of a loss. In most cases, a personal guarantee will be required by the surety.

What are the requirements for becoming an ARC accredited agent?

• Your agency must be located in and authorized to do business within the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and/or American Samoa.
• Your agency must fulfill and meet specific personnel requirements noted in Part II-8 of the Agent Reporting Agreement (ARA).
• Your agency must meet the ticketing security standards of Section B of the Industry Agents’ Handbook (IAH).
• Your agency must provide a ARC surety bond, letter of credit or cash deposit in the minimum amount of $20,000.

If you aren’t interested in ticketing through ARC, but want the other benefits of participation, apply to become an ARC Verified Travel Consultant (VTC). You’ll be able to brand yourself as a travel agent, receive an agency ID and be included on ARC’s Agency List, recognized by industry suppliers. There is no ARC surety bond requirement for this option.  

How do I get an ARC Surety Bond?

Surety Solutions Insurance Services, Inc. (Surety1) can get you a free, no obligation quote FAST! Simply complete our easy to navigate, online application and within 1 business day a friendly surety bond agent will contact you with a firm quote. Then you sign some paperwork, make payment and the bond will be shipped to you. Overnight shipping is available for an additional fee.

Surety1 has been providing surety bonds since 2003 and is licensed n all 50 states. The company maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and represents over a dozen, A rated surety companies.

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