The William J. Angell Surety School offers expert and comprehensive training for surety professionals with varying levels of knowledge and expertise. This prestigious education program provides an opportunity to establish professional relationships with industry peers.
Continuing education credit (CE) varies from class to class and state to state. For your specific state information, see the chart on the particular school pages linked below or email prodev@nasbp.org
Supplemental materials for Winter 2025 Surety School students:
Winter 2025 Surety School - Registration Open!
Contract Surety School Level I - January 26-29 - Houston, TX
Provides an introduction to the surety industry and familiarization with the function and process of bonding.
Contract Surety School Level II - January 26-31 - Houston, TX
Provides an understanding of producer, surety, and contractor relationships plus techniques for gathering contractor information and preparation of the case submission to the surety.
Commercial Surety School Level I - January 28-31 - Houston, TX
Provides an understanding of key elements of commercial surety including legal requirements, financial analysis, underwriting processes, participant roles, and risks through real-life examples and case studies.
Future Dates and locations:
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2025 Summer School
Contract Level I, Contract Level II, and Commercial Level II
will be held August 3 - 8, 2025 at the
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, CO
Registration will open in late Febuary 2025.
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2026 Winter School
Contract Level I, Contract Level II, and Commercial Level I
will be held January 25-30 at the
Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square, Southlake, TX
Registration will open in late August 2025.
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What past students say about the William J. Angell Surety Schools:
"It was an excellent overview of surety! It was great to have all of the different areas reviewed in full. I most appreciated the hands-on experience in working through the financial statements and Work In Progress.” Katharine Snider, Kibble & Prentice, a USI Company, Seattle, WA.
"The instructors’ knowledge and experience provided more than just reading about surety. I appreciate hearing about real-life experiences in this ever-changing business.” Angelica Chavez, Surety Account Representative, HUB International Insurance Services Inc., Grand Junction, CO.
“There’s an extreme amount of knowledge in one room. With the various instructors, students and occasional guest speakers, you will encompass a lot of information in a week's time. You will come away learning so much more and be networking with so many individuals who have traveled from other countries and states, says a lot for the prominence of the school.” Lisa Pless, Client Services Specialist – Surety, Willis Insurance Services of Georgia, Inc., Atlanta, GA.
“It will give you a more comprehensive overview of the surety business from both the company side as well as that of a producer. Other benefits are broadening your horizons within the industry by networking with your peers and the ability to tap into a network of established professionals for support in your own career.” Emily, CCI Surety, Inc., Tampa, FL.
For more information on the William J. Angell Surety School, please email prodev@nasbp.org.
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