{"id":574,"date":"2026-01-07T11:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/?p=574"},"modified":"2026-02-16T13:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:23:22","slug":"fidelity-business-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/fidelity-business-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Dishonesty bonds vs. business service bonds \u2014 does your business need both?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unfortunately, we don\u2019t live in a perfect world. Employees steal, businesses suffer, and money is lost. Luckily, there is a way to protect your business from unethical employees. Dishonesty and business service bonds help protect your business when you encounter employee theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s useful to think of the two bonds as providing internal and external protection. Dishonesty bonds are protection for when employees steal from you, while business service bonds are a form of insurance if employees steal from clients. Let\u2019s dive deeper into what these two bonds actually do and how they differ.<\/span><\/p>\n

Employee Dishonesty Bonds<\/b><\/h2>\n

A dishonesty bond, also known as an employee theft bond, protects against employees stealing company assets. Assets can range from physical or intellectual property to company funds. This bond will reimburse the company if theft occurs, which helps decrease the risk of theft being the cause for a business failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Employee theft bonds add an extra layer of assurance for the company. There are three types of employee dishonesty bonds, so you can get one that fits your specific needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Dishonesty Bonds for Businesses<\/span><\/h3>\n

Name Schedule Fidelity Bond<\/span><\/h4>\n