In the assisting bondsman requirements, the alternative to five years is what condition?

• A. Five or more years
• B. Duty appointed by the same insurer
• C. Ten years
• D. Immediately prior to assisting

Answer: (B)

The requirement allows an assisting bondsman to satisfy the experience rule in one of two ways: either have five years of experience in the bonding/insurance business, or be duty appointed by the same insurer. The latter means the insurer directly designates the individual to assist, effectively substituting for the five-year experience. This appointment shows the insurer’s trust in the person’s competence and ensures the assistant operates under the insurer’s supervision. The other options (five or more years, ten years, or immediately prior to assisting) don’t align with the sanctioned substitute, which is specifically the insurer’s duty appointment.