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Let"s Get Surety

National Association of Surety Bond Producers

If you have ever gone to a school or a park, attended a large sporting event, rode on a bus, driven on a highway, bought imported goods, or sent a wire transfer, you have been protected by the surety product. On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month Kat Shamapande, the host of Let"s Get Surety will be joined by fun co-hosts and exciting and engaging guests who will share their stories, insights, and expertise on the world of surety and how it affects our everyday lives! If you are interested

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27:56

#49 Alternative Dispute Resolution

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2021/10/12

On this episode, we are joined by attorney and former construction company executive Bill Ernstrom, of Ernstrom ADR, to discuss use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes to solve construction disputes. Bill discusses various types of ADR and the many advantages of those processes as compared to litigation. Bill also relates the importance of reading and understanding your contract and the importance of considering and including ADR during contract negotiations rather than when a problem

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#48 Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the...

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2021/09/28

NASBP is excited to continue the 2021 series of Let’s Get Surety episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. This special series is titled Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 and focuses on current issues and challenges that members of the 5-15 Leadership Committee face as young producers in the industry. In this episode, we are joined by 5-15 committee members Jase Hamilton of Cavignac & Associates and Michael Lischer of IMA Financial

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49:54

#47 Examples and Explanations of the False Claims Act...

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2021/09/14

On this episode, we are joined by Isaias “Cy” Alba and Matt Feinberg, partners at the law firm of PilieroMazza PLLC, who discuss the significance of the False Claims Act in relation to construction firms and their surety professionals. Cy and Matt review what the False Claims Act is and why it’s important for contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and bond producers to be well informed by identifying real-world cases of FCA violations. Additionally, Cy and Matt call attention to ways in which the

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28:57

#46 A Closer Look at Performance Bonds and Recent...

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2021/08/24

On this episode we are joined by Todd Regan, a Partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP and participant on NASBP’s Attorney Advisory Council, to discuss recent case law in which the court held that, if the obligee does not default the subcontractor, then the obligee cannot recover under the bond. We talk through the Arch Insurance Co. v. Graphic Builders case and discuss how the court’s ruling provides an important illustration for surety professionals and contractors to consider. Hosted by:

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23:15

#45 Read (and Understand) Your Contract!

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2021/08/10

On this episode, we are joined by attorney and former construction company executive Bill Ernstrom, of Ernstrom ADR, to discuss elements of risk management and the critical importance of reading and understanding the construction contract. Bill remarks on the surprising revelation that often construction contracts are not read by parties and on why it is so important to both read and continue to reference the construction contract throughout a project. Bill also relates the importance of

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#44 Are SPACs Trending? Why Are They Important to the...

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2021/07/27

On this episode, we are joined by Mark Munekawa, Senior Vice President of Surety at Woodruff Sawyer, and the NASBP Immediate Past President, for a conversation on SPACs or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. During our conversation, Mark outlines what SPACs are, describes why SPACs are a growing trend and explains why it is important for surety industry professionals to understand them. Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by

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27:15

#43 The Important Role of the Bond Producer in the...

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2021/07/13

On this episode, Todd R. Braggins of Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP joins us to share information about the decision by the surety to finance a defaulting principal. Todd highlights specific red flags that might come into play and discusses important steps to follow as the decision to finance is considered. Todd also describes the important role bond producers can play to make this a better situation for all involved. For more information on this topic, check out Todd’s article in the Summer 2021 issue of

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#42 Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the...

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2021/06/22

NASBP is excited to continue the 2021 series of Let’s Get Surety episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. This special series is titled Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 and focuses on current issues and challenges that members of the 5-15 Leadership Committee face as young producers in the industry. In this episode, we are joined by 5-15 committee members Brian Ayres, of L A Surety Solutions a division of Alliant Insurance Services and

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30:08

#41 Helping You Be Guaranteed to Succeed –Tips on...

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2021/06/08

On this episode, Zach Mendelson of EPIC Brokers and Mike Specht of INSURICA Southwest join us to share information about NASBP Be Guaranteed to Succeed Campaign, specifically the new Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0 that is designed to help bond producers have a conversation about and describe the value of the surety product. They discuss how they have used the Toolkit's many resources to successfully improve their marketing efforts to prospective clients and stakeholders, including project

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26:34

#40 Better Together – A Surety Conversation with...

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2021/05/25

On this episode, we are joined by NASBP President Tracy Tucker of Tucker Agency, who shares information on his background and his agency and his personal insights as an experienced surety bonding professional and leader. Tracy also relates stories regarding his journey into a surety career and into NASBP membership and discloses the reasons behind his presidential theme, “Better Together.” Hear Tucker’s passion for the surety community and his anticipation to get back together again in person this

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26:48

#39 Digital Bonds – Lessons Learned from The Canadian...

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2021/05/11

On this episode, we are joined by Steven D. Ness, President, Surety Association of Canada and Sheila Thompson, President, Rosenberg & Parker of Canada, Inc. and Chair of the NASBP International Committee who will be sharing their insights on digital bonding. We discuss what a digital bond is and is not, the benefits to digital bonds and the process of moving to digital bonds. You can find more information in the white paper, “Digital Bonds the Way of the Future –and the Present" that was published

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#38 False Claims Act Liability Risks

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2021/04/27

On this episode, we are joined by Martha Perkins on the NASBP team and Greg Horne of Liberty Mutual Surety who will be talking about the significance of the False Claims Act to construction firms and to surety firms. We discuss the history of the False Claims Act and why it’s important for contractors, subcontractors, surety, and producers to be well informed on this issue. We also discuss the importance of awareness and education on this issue. For more information on False Claims Act liability

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32:54

#37 Another Look at E-Signature in Surety

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2021/04/13

On this episode, we are joined by Adam Pessin and Kaz Yasui of Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group to discuss electronic signature. We talk through e-signature options and what makes this a safe and reliable option. They also share reasons Tokio Marine HCC adopted e-signature, how they are using DocuSign e-signature Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA) technology, as well as other innovations and developing trends. You may want to also check out other podcasts on e-signature and other technology topics

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#36 Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the...

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2021/03/23

NASBP is excited to announce a new 2021 series of episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. This special series is titled Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 and focuses on current issues and challenges that members of the 5-15 Leadership Committee face as young producers in the industry. On this first episode in the series, we are joined by current committee chair Steven Tucker of the Tucker Agency, and former committee chair Corban Enns

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#35 When General Contractors Need Subcontract Bonds...

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2021/03/09

On this episode, Darrel Lamb, Regional Vice President with Old Republic Surety, joins us to discuss subcontract bonds. We discuss how subcontract bonds can help manage subcontracting in instances where the work is unique, when work contains upward design risks, when a subcontractor is unfamiliar, and when the capacity of the general contractor needs to be expanded. Take a look at Darrel’s NASBP Pipeline article, “Subcontract Bonds: Four Times When General Contractors Need Subcontractor Bonds” for

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#34 Join us for the Joint NASBP and SFAA Virtual...

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2021/02/23

On this episode, Larry LeClair, Director of Government Relations at NASBP and Dalton DeFendis, Director of Federal Affairs at SFAA, join us to discuss the importance of participating in the Joint NASBP and SFAA Virtual Legislative Fly-In coming up on March 25th. We discuss the importance of meeting with your elected officials and their staff to advocate for the surety industry, outline the virtual format and walk participants through some of the important talking points for their congressional

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24:05

#33 Building and Nurturing Client Relationships

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2021/02/09

On this episode, Neen James, leadership expert, author of Attention Pays™ and upcoming NASBP Virtual Seminar presenter, joins us to share some great tips on how to leverage your focus and pay attention to what matters most at work and in life. With a strong background in learning and development and managing large teams at various corporations, Neen discusses the importance of implementable strategies that will help each of us avoid distractions, stop interruptions, prioritize daily objectives and

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#32 Blockchain Technology in Surety

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2021/02/02

On this episode, Greg Davenport, Senior Vice President, Global Risks, Liberty Mutual Surety, joins us to discuss blockchain technology and its potential application within the surety industry. We discuss what is meant by the term “blockchain technology” and its relevance for surety transactions and how ICISA and the RiskStream Collaborative are invested in leading exploration of the application of this technology to surety processes. Additionally, we examine how block chain technology is being

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#31 PPP Loan Updates: Where We Are With Round 1 and...

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2021/01/26

On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner – Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us for an update on the latest round of Covid-19 relief and what it means for the first and second rounds of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Jack examines tax treatment highlights and where PPP loan debt will appear on contractors’ financial statements. As well as diving into similarities and differences between Round 1 and Round 2 PPP loans based on what we know now. For more information on the

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#30 E-Signature in Surety

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2021/01/12

On this episode, we are joined by Michael Pitre of Gray Surety to discuss electronic signature. We talk through e-signature options, the best practices, and what makes this a safe and reliable option. Michael also shares the reasons his surety company embraced this innovation as well as other innovations that might be on the horizon. Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

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