Blanket Bond

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Definition of 'Blanket Bond'

Insurance coverage carried by brokerages, investment bankers, and other financial institutions to protect them against losses due to employee dishonesty.
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Investopedia explains 'Blanket Bond'

Examples of things that a blanket bond might cover are forged checks, counterfeit currency, fraudulent trading, and property damage.

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