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
  • #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
  • #122 Unraveling ESOPs and Finding the Goldilocks Zone!
    Oct 8 2024

    In this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we explore the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) with Jim Tressel and Travis Remick of Liberty Mutual Surety. They discuss the unique aspects of ESOPs, and the factors contributing to their current prominence. Our guests provide insightful considerations for selecting an ESOP consultant, understanding valuation processes, the significant role ESOPs can play in a company's succession strategies, as well as the value of including the surety early in the process. For more information on ESOPs, check out this NASBP Virtual Seminar mentioned during this episode, "Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP): What You Should Know."

    With special guests:

    James (Jim) Tressel, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, Liberty Mutual Surety and Travis Remick, Chief Underwriting Officer, Contract Surety, Liberty Mutual Surety

    Hosted by:

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

    Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!

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    34 mins
  • #121 Preparing for CARM: Changes in Canada's Importing Process
    Sep 24 2024

    In this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, we discuss the ongoing changes in Canada's importing process with Sheila Thompson of Rosenberg & Parker of Canada and Cristina Hagivreta, Surety Manager at Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company. They delve into the new Canada Border Service Agency Assessment and Revenue Management System (CARM), a timely initiative that shifts Canada from a process focused on customs broker bonds to importer bonds. Our guests also discuss the implementation process of CARM, covering its electronic nuances and practical adjustments required by importers and surety companies as the changes are set to go into place on October 21, 2024. For more information and to stay up-to-date on these dynamic changes check out the Canada Border Service Agency's CARM resource page.

    With special guests:

    Sheila Thompson, President, Rosenberg & Parker of Canada, Inc. and Cristina Hagivreta, Manager, Surety, Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

    Hosted by:

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

    Sponsored by EMC Bond!

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    24 mins

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