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FREIGHT BROKER BOND CLAIM INFORMATION & SURETY BOND BMC-84 CANCELLATIONS

FREIGHT BROKER BOND CLAIM INFORMATION &
SURETY BOND BMC-84 CANCELLATIONS
Where a surety has issued a freight broker bond and has cancelled the bond, federal law requires sureties to publicly advertise for receipt of claims where necessary.
Pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Sect. 13906, following publication by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") of cancellation of a freight broker bond, the surety shall publicly advertise for claims for 60 days beginning on the date of publication by the FMCSA of the notice to cancel the bond.
For claims to be considered the bond claim notice must be received by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company within 60 days following the date of FMCSA's publication of the notice of bond cancellation. Claims received after the 60 day period will not be accepted.
A listing of bonds cancelled in accordance with 49 U.S.C. Sect. 13906 can be found by clicking the picture just below.
To aid in processing the claim, it is helpful if the initial claim notice includes:
  • Claimant carrier’s contact information including address, email, and phone number;
  • Freight broker name;
  • Bond number, if known;
  • Claim amount;
  • Copy of the bill of lading; and
  • Dates of services.
Notices should be directed to Nationwide's surety claims department to either:
  • Email: bondclaims@nationwide.com; or
  • Mail: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
    ATTN: Surety Claims Department
    1100 Locust Street ‐ Dept. 2006
    Des Moines, IA 50391-2006
The surety will seek additional information after receipt of the above including the execution of a notarized affidavit.
Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver or estoppel by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company of its rights or defenses available under the bond and applicable statute or law, or to contest the validity of any claim. The information contained herein is based upon available information and belief of the surety, and in no way an affirmation or opinion of the financial condition of its principal.