The 2021 Summer Session of the NASBP Surety School, August 1-6, in Charlotte, NC, is now open for priority early bird registration for NASBP Members, Affiliates, and Associates. Nonmember registration will open up on January 5, 2021. The NASBP William J. Angell Surety School offers an opportunity for participants with varying levels of knowledge and expertise to receive expert and comprehensive training from surety professionals as well as the opportunity to establish professional relationships with industry peers. Many students, like Buck Ford, who completed Level II a few years ago, know the value of the NASBP Surety School. “There was a wealth of knowledge that provided a challenging environment. So, anyone who wishes to be in the surety industry and grow in the profession should definitely go through these schools,” said Ford, who is Chief Operating Officer, Surety Placement Services, LLC, in Scottsdale, AZ.

NASBP will offer Level I, Level II, Level III, and the Commercial Surety School during the 2021 Summer Session. Level I will provide an introduction to the surety industry and familiarization with the function and process of bonding. Level II will provide an understanding of producer, surety, and contractor relationships, plus techniques for gathering contractor information and preparation of a case submission to the surety. Level III will provide advanced instruction and discussion on financial analysis and underwriting, marketing and sales strategies, insurance/risk transfer/risk management, and strategic industry issues. Commercial Surety School will provide a deep dive into commercial surety, including legal requirements, underwriting processes, participant roles, and risks across a diverse array of industries, encompassing numerous types of bonds.

Level I—August 1-4, 2021

Members/Affiliates/Associates Early Bird Rate (By COB 12/28/2020) — $1,250
Members/Affiliates/Associates Rate — $1,350
Non-member Registration Rate — $2,700

Level II—August 1-6, 2021

Members/Affiliates/Associates Early Bird Rate (By COB 12/28/2020) — $1,795
Members/Affiliates/Associates Rate — $1,895
Non-member Registration Rate — $3,790

Level III—August 3-6, 2021

Members/Affiliates/Associates Early Bird Rate (By COB 12/28/2020) — $1,750
Members/Affiliates/Associates — $1,850
Non-member Registration Rate — $3,700

Commercial Surety School—August 3-6, 2021

Members/Affiliates/Associates Early Bird Rate (By COB 12/28/2020) — $1,450
Members/Affiliates/Associates Rate — $1,550
Non-member Registration Rate — $3,100

School attendees can make reservations at the Charlotte Marriott City Center at the NASBP discounted room rate of $175/night, plus taxes. To take advantage of the guaranteed NASBP rate, reservations must be made before July 7, 2021.

NASBP’s registration will be closing for end-of-year maintenance at close of business on Monday, December 28, 2020; so don’t wait. Register now to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rate!

Learn more about each Level and how to register at nasbp.org.