“Backing Our Future” at the 2025 NASBP Annual Meeting & Expo

Once again, there was record-breaking attendance at the 2025 NASBP Annual Meeting & Expo, held at the JW Marriott Nashville on April 27-30. Over 1,000 participants came to “Music City” for informative presentations, networking, the NASBP Cornhole Tournament, the NASBP Final Event held at Category 10 honkytonk, and much more!

See memorable moments from the 2025 NASBP Annual Meeting below. Make sure to visit the 2025 NASBP Annual Meeting & Expo Highlights to see the video, photos, and more!

: Zach and Krista Mendelson, along with their family, welcomed everyone to the 2025 NASBP Annual Meeting & Expo at the JW Marriott Nashville.

: Committee volunteers arrived early to discuss Association business.

: The well-attended Past Presidents’ dinner was a great time to catch up.

: The Meeting officially kicked-off with a welcome reception on The Green at JW.

: NASBP’s 5-15 Leadership Committee enjoyed a special breakfast with a presentation from DUAL North America.

: Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs Dedi Belis and Tyler McIntyre kicked off the General Session.

: 2024-2025 NASBP President Zach Mendelson addressed attendees and presented awards.

: These panelists discussed the latest on the BEAD Program. Pictured, from left: Cory Sanderson, The Hartford; Joseph Henson, Widelity Inc.; Phil Macres, Klein Law Group, PLLC; and Moderator Courtney DeCroes, AssuredPartners.

: The Women in Surety Networking Reception was well-attended.

: NASBP’s “Let’s Get Surety” Podcast was recording episodes live during the NASBP Annual Meeting.

: The Mendelsons welcomed incoming NASBP President Robert Coon.

: This panel, “Account Manager to CEO – Managing a Career in an Everchanging Landscape,” highlighted surety careers. From left: Moderator Monica Donatelli, IMA, Inc.; David Hoover, Acrisure / SE Region; Matt Curran, Sompo; and Heidi Rodzen, Skillings Shaw & Associates, Inc.

: The panel session “Reinsurance Trends” brought reisurance and surety company executives to the stage to discuss trends and forecasts for the surety and construction industries. From left: Jeffrey Ryan, Partner Reinsurance; Eric Arnst, Hanover Re; Brian Fiore, Aon; Andrew Grey, Munich Re (now with Gallagher Re); Stephen Haney, Chubb Surety; and Moderator Matt Cocco, Smith Brothers Insurance.

: It was a beautiful day for the NASBP Cornhole Tournament!

: Team “Bags and Bonds” were the NASBP Cornhole Tournament winners! Pictured with 2024-2025 NASBP President Zach Mendelson, left, are Trent Colan, center, and Kevin Richards