Let's Get Surety

By: National Association of Surety Bond Producers
  • Summary

  • 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 in learning more about surety and surety bonds, this is the podcast for you!
    2022 National Association of Surety Bond Producers
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Episodes
  • #125 AI and the Future of Surety: Embracing Tech in Bonding
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by Kristen Sharpe, a partner at Crowe, LLP, to discuss the growing influence of technology and AI in the surety industry. Sharpe shares her insights on how the industry is moving towards automation and digitization, particularly by focusing on routine tasks to enhance efficiency and adapt to a more digital future in the post-COVID era. She emphasizes the importance of systems integration and recognizing what works best for different organizations. The discussion also covers the changes in work patterns during the pandemic, the evolving future workforce that has become accustomed to having Generative AI at their fingertips, and their expectations from the industry. To hear more, check out these other tech-focused episodes.

    With special guest:

    Kristen Sharpe, CPA, Partner, Financial Services Consulting, Crowe, LLP

    Hosted by:

    Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

    Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!

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    31 mins
  • #124 Advocating for Surety: Federal Legislative Fly-In
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by NASBP's Director, Government Relations (GR) Larry LeClair, NASBP's GR Committee Chair, Alan Starks of Christensen Group Insurance, and GR Committee Vice Chair, Matt Cocco of Smith Brothers Insurance to discuss the Federal Legislative Fly-In, which is co-hosted by NASBP and SFAA. The Legislative Fly-In offers opportunities for surety professionals, as voting constituents, to discuss the importance of the surety product with their elected officials and/or their staff. These interactions not only boost understanding of the surety product but also demonstrate the industry's crucial role in the economy and job creation. We also discuss the many benefits of attending the Fly-In beyond advocating for the surety industry, such as great networking with other surety colleagues, educational programming, and even opportunities for sightseeing! Find out more about the upcoming Federal Legislative Fly-In and register to attend! Also, be sure to check out the Let's Get Surety Episode "Talking With Your Elected Officials About the Importance of the Surety Product!"

    With special guests:

    Larry LeClair, Director, Government Relations, NASBP, Alan Starks, Senior Vice President - Surety, Christensen Group Insurance, and Matt Cocco, Surety Risk Advisor, Partner, Smith Brothers Insurance

    Hosted by:

    Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

    Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!

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    29 mins
  • #123 2024 and Beyond: Strategic Insights for Business Growth and Sustainability
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we are joined by author, columnist, and keynote speaker Gene Marks to look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing small and medium businesses. Gene shares what some of the smartest and most experienced business leaders are doing to navigate these changes. He touches on the upcoming election, possible tax changes, labor issues, and technology, specifically preparing for and harnessing the power of generative AI. If you want to hear more on tax changes and cybersecurity in the age of AI, check out these past episodes: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Sunset in 2025 and Its Impact on Construction Services" and "Constructing Cybersecurity: Navigating Data Protection in the Construction Industry."

    With special guest:

    Gene Marks, CPA, The Marks Group PC

    Hosted by:

    Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

    Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!

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    25 mins

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