Want to revisit some of the most popular moments from Let’s Get Surety®? In this special episode, host Kat Shamapande counts down the top five most downloaded episodes from the past five years! From the significance of relationships in surety to innovations in e-signatures, these episodes have captivated listeners worldwide. Join us for clips, reflections, and a celebration of the evolving landscape of the surety industry. Don't miss this nostalgic trip down memory lane!

Counting down from the 5th most downloaded to the most downloaded episode:

5. Episode #59: I’ll Be There for You - The Importance of Relationships in Surety
4. Episode #1: A Look at NASBP's Be Guaranteed to Succeed Campaign and Surety Stories
3. Episode #84: Reinsurance: Understanding Its Importance to Surety*
2. Episode #30: E-Signature in Surety
1. Episode #90: Growing and Fostering Women’s Surety Careers

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Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP

Sponsored by Old Republic!

In this episode of Let’s Get Surety®, the discussion centers on the trends in bid protests at the Government Accountability Office or GAO. Guest Sarah Carpenter, a partner at Smith Currie Oles, delves into the federal bid protest process, including where to file a bid protest and the types of relief one can seek. Sarah also outlines trends that can be seen in the GAO's report to Congress including a greater than 50 percent effectiveness rate, and common categories or types of bid protests that are outlined in the GAO's report. Check out Sarah's NASBP Blog post, "Key Takeaways from the GAO’s Bid Protest Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024" for more information.

With special guest:

Sarah Carpenter, Partner, Smith Currie Oles

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

Sponsored by Old Republic!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader in the surety industry? NASBP is excited to continue the series of episodes exploring that question, titled “The Corner Office: Conversations with Surety Leaders.” In this episode, we are joined by Tim Mikolajewski, President at Liberty Mutual Surety. Tim shares his background and tips from his experiences for navigating a career in surety. Additionally, Tim speaks to opportunities and challenges in the surety industry both in the US and international surety markets.

With special guest:

Tim Mikolajewski, EVP Global Risk Solutions, President, Global Surety, Liberty Mutual Surety

Hosted by:

Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP

Sponsored by Old Republic!