Let's Get Surety
Episodes
#58 Building Up Small, Emerging, and Minority Businesses With Surety!
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by the chair of NASBP's Small and Emerging Business Committee Chris Downey of Downey and Company to discuss the importa...
#57 Lean Into Leadership: Talking Surety With the 5-15 – the Importance of Networking
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NASBP is excited to continue the series of Let's Get Surety® episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. ...
#56 Cash Flow Considerations
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Bill Hughes, CPA, and a Partner at Grassi's New Jersey office to discuss cash flow considerations in the constructio...
#55 Assuredness in Today's Construction Surety Market
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Todd Feuerman of Ellin & Tucker to discuss concerns and expectations in construction and surety as we move into 2022...
#54 NASBP Year in Review and Looking Towards 2022!
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we are joined by several members of the NASBP staff to reflect on what NASBP volunteers and staff accomplished in 2021 and to...
#53 Focusing on the Recent Order on Federal Contractor Vaccination Requirements
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by attorneys Jacob Scott and Alexander Gorelik of Smith Currie & Hancock LLP, as we examine the administration's order ...
#52 Tribal Sovereign Immunity and Surety Considerations
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by attorney Michelle Randall, of Zurich North America, as we examine where the worlds of tribal sovereign immunity and s...
#51 Looking Towards the Future and the Digitization of Surety
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by technology executive, Patrick McGinty, of Tinubu Square, to talk about the digitization of surety processes. Patrick...
#50 Here Comes the Judge! A Discussion on Court Bonds
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Susan Jordan of Westfield Surety for a discussion on the interesting world of court bonds comprised of judicial bond...
#49 Alternative Dispute Resolution
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by attorney and former construction company executive Bill Ernstrom, of Ernstrom ADR, to discuss use of alternative dis...
#48 Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 – Changing Landscape of Surety
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASBP is excited to continue the 2021 series of Let's Get Surety episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committe...
#47 Examples and Explanations of the False Claims Act in Construction and Surety
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Isaias "Cy" Alba and Matt Feinberg, partners at the law firm of PilieroMazza PLLC, who discuss the significance of t...
#46 A Closer Look at Performance Bonds and Recent Court Rulings
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are joined by Todd Regan, a Partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP and participant on NASBP's Attorney Advisory Council, to ...
#45 Read (and Understand) Your Contract!
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by attorney and former construction company executive Bill Ernstrom, of Ernstrom ADR, to discuss elements of risk manag...
#44 Are SPACs Trending? Why Are They Important to the Surety Industry?
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Mark Munekawa, Senior Vice President of Surety at Woodruff Sawyer, and the NASBP Immediate Past President, for a con...
#43 The Important Role of the Bond Producer in the Decision To Finance
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Todd R. Braggins of Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP joins us to share information about the decision by the surety to finance a defaulting pri...
#42 Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 – Agency Start-Up
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASBP is excited to continue the 2021 series of Let's Get Surety episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committe...
#41 Helping You Be Guaranteed to Succeed –Tips on Using The NASBP Producer Communications Toolkit 2.0
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Zach Mendelson of EPIC Brokers and Mike Specht of INSURICA Southwest join us to share information about NASBP Be Guaranteed to Succee...
#40 Better Together – A Surety Conversation with NASBP President Tracy Tucker
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by NASBP President Tracy Tucker of Tucker Agency, who shares information on his background and his agency and his perso...
#39 Digital Bonds – Lessons Learned from The Canadian Experience
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Steven D. Ness, President, Surety Association of Canada and Sheila Thompson, President, Rosenberg & Parker of Canada...
#38 False Claims Act Liability Risks
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Martha Perkins on the NASBP team and Greg Horne of Liberty Mutual Surety who will be talking about the significance ...
#37 Another Look at E-Signature in Surety
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Adam Pessin and Kaz Yasui of Tokio Marine HCC – Surety Group to discuss electronic signature. We talk through e-si...
#36 Lean into Leadership: Talking Surety with the 5-15 – Part 1
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NASBP is excited to announce a new 2021 series of episodes focusing on guests and topics selected by the NASBP 5-15 Leadership Committee. This special...
#35 When General Contractors Need Subcontract Bonds the Most!
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Darrel Lamb, Regional Vice President with Old Republic Surety, joins us to discuss subcontract bonds. We discuss how subcontract bond...
#34 Join us for the Joint NASBP and SFAA Virtual Legislative Fly-In
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Larry LeClair, Director of Government Relations at NASBP and Dalton DeFendis, Director of Federal Affairs at SFAA, join us to discuss...
#33 Building and Nurturing Client Relationships
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Neen James, leadership expert, author of Attention Pays™ and upcoming NASBP Virtual Seminar presenter, joins us to share some great...
#32 Blockchain Technology in Surety
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Greg Davenport, Senior Vice President, Global Risks, Liberty Mutual Surety, joins us to discuss blockchain technology and its potenti...
#31 PPP Loan Updates: Where We Are With Round 1 and Round 2
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner – Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us for an update on the latest round of Covid-19 rel...
#30 E-Signature in Surety
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are joined by Michael Pitre of Gray Surety to discuss electronic signature. We talk through e-signature options, the best practice...
#29 Discussing the AFSB Designation
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Jason Terrell of The Institutes, NASBP Past President Larry McMahon of Alliant Insurance Services, and Ralph Pulver of Travelers join ...
#28 Understanding and Limiting the Right of Offset
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am sure many of us have seen disputes arise at the end of a project between subcontractors and general contractors regarding offsets. On this ...
#27 A Look At the Construction Industry Procurement Coalition (CIPC)
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Lawrence LeClair the Director of Government Relations at NASBP, and Michael Oscar the Director of Government Relations at the A...
#26 Moving Down the Road: A Look at Federal and State Infrastructure
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Lawrence LeClair the Director of Government Relations at NASBP and Ed Mortimer the Vice President of Transportation and Infrastructur...
#25 Coping With Stress With Dr. Will
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dr. Will Miller, keynote presenter at NASBPS' November 2020 Virtual Event, joins us to share some great tips on coping with str...
#24 "Wage Theft" Laws- Are They Trending?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mark R. Berry a Partner at Peckar & Abramson, joins us to take a look at "wage theft" laws that have gone into effect and what they m...
#23 A Look at the Commercial Surety Market During these Uncertain and Unprecedented Times
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Brian Dahlke, Vice President & Co-Director of Crum & Forster's Commercial Business Unit, joins us to take a look at the Commercial Su...
#22 Managing Risks in A Rapidly Changing Insurance Market
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, David Dolnick, Founder, CEO, & Principal Consultant with Dolnick Rick Advisors, joins us to take a look at managing risks in this rap...
#21 Rural Broadband – Legislation to Connect America – Part 2 of 2
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Larry LeClair, Director of GR at NASBP and John "JB" Byrd, representing the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) joins u...
#20 Rural Broadband – Legislation to Connect America – Part 1 of 2
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this first of two episodes Larry LeClair, Director of GR at NASBP and John "JB" Byrd, representing the National Society of Professional Surveyors (...
#19 What To Consider Before Applying For PPP Forgiveness
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Marty McCarthy, a member of the NASBP's CPA Advisory Council and the managing partner of McCarthy & Company, PC, joins us to take a l...
#18 Advising Construction Clients: A Conversation With A Surety Bond Producer And A CPA
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, NASBP past president Bob Shaw, President of Skillings Shaw & Associates, Inc and David Jean, a member of the NASBP's CPA Advisory Cou...
#17 A Closer Look At Commercial Surety Account Bankruptcy
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The economy has been upended by the Covid-19 pandemic and headlines on bankruptcy's have become more and more common. On this episode, Chad Schexnayde...
#16 Paycheck Protection Program and Surety Bonding – Part 2 of 2
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner - Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us for the second of a two-part series on the Paycheck...
#15 Paycheck Protection Program: Flexibility, Updates and Guidance – Part 1 of 2
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner - Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us in this first of a two-part series on the Paycheck ...
#14 Alternatives That Ain't: A Closer Look at Individual Surety
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NASBP CEO Mark McCallum and General Counsel Martha Perkins join us to shares insights into the world of Individual Sureties. They sha...
#13 Class Act: How Surety Team's Cooperative Claim Efforts Enable School To Open On Time
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aldo Pasquariello, Executive Vice President with Insurance Associates an MMA Company, walks us through a case study of a local high s...
#12 A Closer Look at the SBA's Bonding Guarantee Program
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Peter Gibbs, Director, Office of Surety Guarantees at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), shares insights into the SB...
#11 Surviving Crisis and Business Downturns in the Construction Industry
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Dr. Tom Schleifer, retired construction executive, Arizona State University professor, and author of the blog, "Let's Talk Busi...
#10 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) From A CPA's Perspective
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Julian Xavier with CLA shares some insights into the COVID-19 stimulus law Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from a CPA's persp...
#9 Stimulus Law Paycheck Protection Program and False Claims Act Risk
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest David Robbins with Crowell & Moring share some insights into the COVID-19 stimulus law Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and th...
#8 Seamlessly Managing the New Normal in the Workplace
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guests Lori Demeyer and Kim Orsolits with CLA share some insights into managing the workplace without pandemonium during the COVID-19...
#7 Federal Construction Contracts and Excusable Delays
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode guests John Sebastian and Brian Padove attorneys with Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP will discuss Federal Construction Contrac...
#6 Taking A Closer Look at Force Majeure Clauses in Today's Environment
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mike Zisa, Chair of the Surety and Construction Related Insurance Defense Practice Group at Peckar & Abramson shares insights into un...
#5 Making the Case for the Value of Electronic Bonding
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Corban Enns, Area Vice President, Surety Solutions a Gallagher Company, shares experiences with and insights into the electronic bond...
#4 Surety In This New World: Focusing on the People and Moving Forward
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Quinn, Senior Vice President of Major Markets – Surety at Crum & Forster, shares how he and the team at Crum & Forster are ge...
#3 Steps for Contractors to Take Now and Rundown of Federal Relief Programs To-Date
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jack Callahan CPA, Partner - Construction Industry Leader at CohnReznick joins us to share action items that contractors should be co...
#2 Social Media and Surety: Stories From The Field
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Josh Etemadi and Edin Zukanovic of Construction Bonds, Inc. a Division of Murray join us to share some insights and stories on how th...
#1 A Look at NASBP's Be Guaranteed to Succeed Campaign and Surety Stories
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NASBP staff Mark McCallum and Kathy Hoffman join us to share information and updates on the NASBP Be Guaranteed to Succeed Campaign that is designed t...
Let's Get Surety
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever gone to a school or a park, attended a large sporting event, rode on a bus, driven on a highway, bought imported goods, or sent a wir...