Michael “Mike” Clay Peters
March 12, 1940 – June 10, 2026
It is with great sadness that NASBP announces the passing of Michael “Mike” Clay Peters, 86, on June 10, 2026. Mike had grown Safeco Surety company from a regional insurer to a national leader in surety bonds, and he served many years as President of Safeco Surety until he retired in 2006. NASBP awarded Mike the prestigious Bruce T. Wallace Award in 2007.
NASBP Past President John Bustard, Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., related, “The positive style and well-deserved accomplishments highlighted in the Seattle Times summary of Mike’s life touch on the years he spent in the surety industry. It was a pleasure to know him for the last 20 or so years of his life. He delivered value to countless producers, underwriters, project owners, contractors, and organizations benefiting from the surety process.” Bustard said he remembers entertaining stories related to time spent with Mike. “I encourage anyone who knew him to focus on the stories they recall of Mike, since this is the way I believe he would want to be remembered!”
Mike is survived by four children, Dan, Brian, Shannon, and John, and son-in-law Barry, daughter-in-law Lindsay, daugther-in-law Anna, and seven grandchildren, Madison, Cody, Kane, Ariel, Sierra, Emily, and Hailey. He is also survived by his sister, Candy, and his former wife, and mother of John, Katie Peters.
The NASBP Leadership and staff extend Mike’s family and friends our deepest condolences and sympathies.
Harry C. Rosenberg December 15, 1939 – August 27, 2026
NASBP was saddened to learn about the passing of Harry C. Rosenberg, 86, Chairman Emeritus of NASBP member Rosenberg & Parker of Wayne, PA. He devoted 60 years to his family’s agency.
NASBP Second Vice President Sheila Thompson, President of Rosenberg & Parker of Canada, remembers Harry’s kindness toward everyone he met and dedication to the surety industry. “I first met Harry close to 25 years ago. Harry took a genuine interest in the people he met and would always remember something about each person. For me and many others, he was a colleague, leader, mentor and always supportive. Harry inspired R&P Surety team members to focus on Expertise, Innovation, Integrity and Service, the four pillars of R&P Surety. Harry left a lasting impression on everyone–family, friends, business colleagues, team members. I will always remember him as someone who wanted to make sure that I had the tools to succeed. Harry may be gone from our lives, but he will always be remembered.”
In 1963 Harry joined Rosenberg & Parker, the company founded by his father, Charlie. In the 1980s Harry transitioned Rosenberg & Parker from a general insurance agency to a dedicated surety-only brokerage. He was active in NASBP and served as a Regional VP, according to an announcement on the Rosenberg & Parker website.
Harry was also active on many committees of the General Building Contractors Association. At his 50th Anniversary Celebration, in 2013, Travelers presented Harry with its Friendship Bond, making him the first non-Travelers employee ever to receive the honor.
Harry encouraged his family to be part of Rosenberg & Parker business, beginning with Chad and Matt over 30 years ago. Then, Jack and Harry G. joined Rosenberg & Parker in the last 10 years. He transitioned into retirement in 2018.
Harry is survived by his wife Debbie, his previous wife Priscilla Stein, and his four sons Chad (Jen), Matt (Kiki), Jack (Alexis), and Harry (Sophie). He was immensely proud of his family and cherished his nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
