Municipal Bond Forum
Insurers responsible
Q
My husband and I have quite a few Detroit General Obligation bonds back by AMBAC and other insurers. Aren’t the insurers responsible for paying us if the city defaults on these G.O. bond payments?
A
James A. Klotz responds:
That is correct. The bond insurers are responsible for the timely payment of interest and principal.
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