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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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27:36

#29 Discussing the AFSB Designation

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2020/12/22

On this episode Jason Terrell of The Institutes, NASBP Past President Larry McMahon of Alliant Insurance Services, and Ralph Pulver of Travelers join us to share some background and insights on The Institutes AFSB designation and to discuss the value it has had on their careers. Check out the links below for more information on The Institutes, the AFSB designation, the CPCU designation, and NASBP’s William J. Angell Surety Schools, all of which are mentioned in this episode. Hosted by: Kat

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29:41

#28 Understanding and Limiting the Right of Offset

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2020/12/08

I am sure many of us have seen disputes arise at the end of a project between subcontractors and general contractors regarding offsets. On this episode we will be talking through what offsets are and limiting the right of offsets. To chat about this with us today we have Lauren McLaughlin a Partner and Raziye Andican an Associate both with the firm of Smith Currie. You can also find more information on this topic in their article, “Limiting the Right of Offset: Is it the Start of a New

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48:41

#27 A Look At the Construction Industry Procurement...

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2020/11/24

On this episode, Lawrence LeClair the Director of Government Relations at NASBP, and Michael Oscar the Director of Government Relations at the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) joins us to discuss the Construction Industry Procurement Coalition (CIPC). We discuss the importance of coalitions, the founding of CIPC, its successes and future legislative, regulatory and congressional matters. Find out about NASBP’s Governments Relations activities and resources as well as ASA’s Government

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27:34

#26 Moving Down the Road: A Look at Federal and State...

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2020/11/10

On this episode, Lawrence LeClair the Director of Government Relations at NASBP and Ed Mortimer the Vice President of Transportation and Infrastructure at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joins us to discuss the U.S. Chamber’s response to America’s infrastructure challenges. We discuss the importance of investing in American’s roads, bridges, mass transit systems, air and sea ports, and water infrastructure as critical national assets that drive growth, jobs, safety, and global competitiveness and where

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30:21

#25 Coping With Stress With Dr. Will

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2020/11/03

On this episode, Dr. Will Miller, keynote presenter at NASBPS’ November 2020 Virtual Event, joins us to share some great tips on coping with stress during the pandemic crisis and gives us a preview of the valuable information we can look forward to hearing more about more in-depth on the NASBP 2020 November Virtual Event: Managing Stress and What’s Next. Don’t forget to register now and remember all NASBP Virtual Events are free for Members, Affiliates and Associates and for just $179 for

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24:57

#24 "Wage Theft" Laws- Are They Trending?

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2020/10/27

On this episode, Mark R. Berry a Partner at Peckar & Abramson, joins us to take a look at “wage theft” laws that have gone into effect and what they mean for contractors, subcontractors, and subcontract bonds. We discuss why this trend has arisen now, the good-faith exception included in some states law, attorney fees provisions and steps contractors can take to mitigate risks. Hosted By: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

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23:21

#23 A Look at the Commercial Surety Market During...

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2020/10/13

On this episode, Brian Dahlke, Vice President & Co-Director of Crum & Forster’s Commercial Business Unit, joins us to take a look at the Commercial Surety Market and how that’s been impacted by COVID-19. We take a look at the economy, the impact of the stimulus packages, the difference in the effect on small business and larger accounts, thoughts on how to weather this storm, and a look at where the commercial surety market might be headed from here. Hosted By: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional

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28:27

#22 Managing Risks in A Rapidly Changing Insurance...

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2020/09/22

On this episode, David Dolnick, Founder, CEO, & Principal Consultant with Dolnick Rick Advisors, joins us to take a look at managing risks in this rapidly changing insurance market and how that’s been impacted by COVID-19. We take a look at where the insurance market is now, where property and casualty rates are and how they are changing. We also take time to walk through tips to share with your construction clients. Read more on this topic in David’s recent Surety Bond Quarterly articles, Helping

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23:24

#21 Rural Broadband – Legislation to Connect America...

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2020/09/15

On this episode, Larry LeClair, Director of GR at NASBP and John “JB” Byrd, representing the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) joins us for the second of a two-part series on rural broadband. In our first episode, Larry and JB shared some information on rural broadband, the recently enacted Broadband DATA Act and various virtual meetings conducted with senate and house staff. On this episode, JB and Larry discuss draft legislative language NASBP and the NSPS are pursing and what

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26:28

#20 Rural Broadband – Legislation to Connect America...

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2020/09/08

On this first of two episodes Larry LeClair, Director of GR at NASBP and John “JB” Byrd, representing the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) will share their insights regarding the recently enacted Broadband DATA Act and discussions they have had with various congressional offices including those house members who serve on the rural broadband task force. Larry and JB discuss the start of NASBP and NSPS’s working relationship and where they are now, by tracing the steps and connections

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23:26

#19 What To Consider Before Applying For PPP Forgiveness

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2020/08/25

On this episode, Marty McCarthy, a member of the NASBP’s CPA Advisory Council and the managing partner of McCarthy & Company, PC, joins us to take a look at the PPP forgiveness process. Borrowers who received PPP loans are asking their CPAs if and how they will qualify for PPP loan forgiveness, as uncertainty over some of the program details exists. Many businesses — especially small businesses — worry about how best to meet loan forgiveness requirements. This episode will discuss loan forgiveness

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31:34

#18 Advising Construction Clients: A Conversation...

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2020/08/11

On this episode, NASBP past president Bob Shaw, President of Skillings Shaw & Associates, Inc and David Jean, a member of the NASBP’s CPA Advisory Council and principal at the CPA firm of Albin, Randall & Bennett, joins us to take a look at how they are leading their contractor clients through these turbulent times. We discuss how COVID-19 is affecting their construction clients on both public and private projects with delays, backlogs, staffing, overhead, reviewing contracts, re-examining cost to

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34:13

#17 A Closer Look At Commercial Surety Account...

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2020/07/28

The economy has been upended by the Covid-19 pandemic and headlines on bankruptcy’s have become more and more common. On this episode, Chad Schexnayder who is a partner with the law firm of Jennings, Haug & Cunningham, LLP, and regularly represents surety clients in bankruptcy cases throughout the United States, joins us to take a look at commercial surety account bankruptcy. Chad walks through the commercial surety account sectors that are being hit hardest by bankruptcy. We also discuss red flags

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32:08

#16 Paycheck Protection Program and Surety Bonding –...

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2020/07/14

On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner - Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us for the second of a two-part series on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In our first episode we discussed the updates and changes to the program, on this episode we will be discussing what the PPP means for bonding companies. Jack examines how contractors PPP loan debt and deferred payroll taxes will appear on their financial statements and may show the need to re-evaluate the ratios that are

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28:45

#15 Paycheck Protection Program: Flexibility, Updates...

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2020/07/07

On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner - Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us in this first of a two-part series on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). On this first of two episodes, we discuss the updates and changes that have come out as of the date we recorded on June 26, 2020. Jack chats with us about the changes to the covered period, Loan Forgiveness and EZ Forgiveness Applications, changes in the ratio of forgivable costs, deferral of payroll taxes, FTE Reduction

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18:52

#14 Alternatives That Ain’t: A Closer Look at...

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2020/06/23

In this episode, NASBP CEO Mark McCallum and General Counsel Martha Perkins join us to shares insights into the world of Individual Sureties. They share insights into loopholes that individual sureties take advantage of and often don’t come to light until a claim is made against the bond. They also discuss revised federal regulations proposed earlier this year and will begin to eliminate some loopholes. As well as reviewing examples and some easy ways to identify individual sureties. Hosted By: Kat

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#13 Class Act: How Surety Team’s Cooperative Claim...

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2020/06/09

In this episode, Aldo Pasquariello, Executive Vice President with Insurance Associates an MMA Company, walks us through a case study of a local high school project strained by a subcontractor default. He discusses how this project could have become a disaster, but due to the cooperative efforts of the surety team facilitating a speedy resolution became an unqualified success! If you are interested in learning more about this project check out the Surety Bond Quarterly article by the same title

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#12 A Closer Look at the SBA’s Bonding Guarantee Program

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2020/05/26

In this episode, guest Peter Gibbs, Director, Office of Surety Guarantees at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), shares insights into the SBA’s bonding assistance program and how they are helping contractors. He shares some history of the program, news of exciting updates, and outlines both Plan A and Plan B programs. He also highlights how the great support for the program through the participation of surety company’s and surety bond producers has helped the program grow! Hosted By: Kat

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31:48

#11 Surviving Crisis and Business Downturns in the...

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2020/05/12

In this episode, guest Dr. Tom Schleifer, retired construction executive, Arizona State University professor, and author of the blog, “Let’s Talk Business”, shares insights into how construction firms can survive the current COVID-19 crisis and resulting economic downturn hitting the construction industry. He cautions contractors to be wary of the wait and see a model of managing the current downturn, and to take a hard look now at cutting expenses to better weather this downturn. He discusses his

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35:28

#10 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) From A...

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2020/05/07

In this episode, guest Julian Xavier with CLA shares some insights into the COVID-19 stimulus law Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from a CPA’s perspective. He shares a high-level overview of the PPP loan, what happens once you receive the funds, what’s covered, or not covered, FTE requirements, the importance of tracking the funds, safe harbor, and steps for forgiveness. Julian helps to sort through the many questions around the Paycheck Protection Program as we await more guidance! Hosted By: Kat

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