How to Join
Joining ALBU is easy! You can either join online now or download the application form & submit to the ALBU office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ALBU office at (225) 767-7640 or ALBU@tatmangroup.com.
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ALBU has three membership categories:
Agent Class | $250 | The Agent Class Membership shall consist of persons who are licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Louisiana to write surety, fidelity, and bail bonds and are currently authorized by an insurance company, authorized by the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Louisiana to do business in the State of Louisiana, and to write bail bonds on behalf of said duly authorized insurance company. You can pay this as a 1-time charge of $250 OR by monthly installment of $21/mo.
Surety Company Class | $5,000 | The Surety Company Class Membership shall consist of duly chartered and organized insurance companies who have been issued a certificate of authority by the Commissioner of Insurance of the State of Louisiana to write surety, fidelity and bail bonds, and who have duly licensed agents under contract to write bail bonds in the State of Louisiana.
Special Class | $250 | The Special Class Membership shall consist of those individuals interested in the surety and bail business. Members of this class shall have no right to vote at any general or special meeting of the ALBU.
In order to become an ALBU member, you must understand the ALBU Purpose, declare the ALBU Oath, and sign the Pledge, Attestation & Release. For more information on these aspects, please see here.
Questions about membership? Contact our office today at (225) 767-7640 or ALBU@tatmangroup.com!