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NASBP Podcast “Let’s Get Surety” launched in March 2020 and hit a big milestone the last week of October 2021—its 50th episode! Take a walk down memory lane as we remember some of our favorite episodes. Listen to them again on your favorite podcast app or at https://letsgetsurety.org/.


Episode 50
Here Comes the Judge! A Discussion on Court Bonds
This episode’s guest, Susan Jordan of Westfield Surety, discusses the interesting world of court bonds comprised of judicial bonds and fiduciary bonds. Jordan walks through various types of judicial bonds, including plaintiff bonds and defendant bonds, and the surety and underwriting considerations related to them. She also dives into the many types of Fiduciary Bonds and the related surety and underwriting considerations in that arena!

Episode 42
Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15—Agency Start-Up
This is one in a special series of “Let’s Get Surety” episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. 5-15 Committee members Brian Ayers of L A Surety Solutions (pictured right) and Devin Moore of Moore Surety Bonds Agency (pictured far right) discuss the trials and rewards of starting their own agencies. They share stories and lessons they have learned along the way.

Episode 41
Helping You Be Guaranteed To Succeed—Tips on Using the NASBP Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0
This episode focuses on the NASBP Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0 and how it is designed to help bond producers have a conversation about and describe the value of the surety product. Zach Mendelson of EPIC Brokers and Mike Specht of INSURICA Southwest discuss how they have used the Toolkit 2.0’s many resources to successfully improve their marketing efforts to prospective clients and stakeholders, including project owners, lenders, architects, and contractors.

Episode 40
Better Together—A Surety Conversation with NASBP President Tracy Tucker
2021-2022 NASBP President Tracy Tucker shares stories regarding his journey into a surety career and into NASBP membership in this memorable episode. He relates his personal insights as an experienced bonding professional and leader, and discloses the reasons behind his Presidential theme “Better Together.”

Episode 39
Digital Bonds—Lessons Learned from the Canadian Experience
eBonding has come to the forefront of surety technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this episode offers a look at the Canadian eBonding experience. Steven Ness, President of the Surety Association of Canada, pictured far left, and Sheila Thompson, President of Rosenberg & Parker of Canada, Inc., pictured left, share their insights on eBonding—discussing what an eBond is and is not, the benefits of eBonding, and the process of moving to eBonding. Thompson also participated in a NASBP Virtual Seminar on this topic.

Episode 30
E-Signature in Surety
One of many “Let’s Get Surety” episodes on technology in the surety industry, this episode focuses on electronic signatures. Michael Pitre, Chief Operating Officer of Gray Surety, talks through eSignature options, best practices, and what makes this a safe and reliable option. He also shares the reasons why Gray Surety has embraced this innovation, and considers other innovations that might be on the horizon.

Episode 23
A Look at the Commercial Surety Market During these Uncertain and Unprecedented Times
Brian Dahlke, Vice President & Co-Director of Crum & Forster’s Commercial Business Unit, takes a look at the commercial surety market and how it has been impacted by COVID-19. He discusses the economy, impact of stimulus packages, and the difference in the effect on small business and larger accounts. Dahlke shares his thoughts on how to weather the storm and where the commercial surety market may be headed.

Episode 13 
Class Act: How Surety Team’s Cooperative Claim Efforts Enable School to Open on Time
Aldo Pasquariello, (pictured with Kat Shamapande) Executive Vice President with Insurance Associates an MMA Company, walks through a case study of a local high school project strained by a subcontractor that defaulted. He discusses how this project could have become a disaster, but due to the cooperative efforts of the surety team facilitating a speedy resolution, it became an unqualified success!