Author Archives: Christine Cusatis

2014 NASBP Resource Directory

Ensure that you are connected to the right people; peruse this first publication of the NASBP Resource Directory, which will be published annually in the fall issue of the NASBP Surety Bond Quarterly magazine. The 2014 NASBP Resource Directory contains a geographical listing of the NASBP membership. The following pages 39 to 56 include Members: bond producer agencies; Affiliates: managing ...

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NASBP Annual Meeting focuses on the importance of mentoring and critical industry information

Mentoring was the focus of the first day of the NASBP Annual Meeting & Expo held in April in San Antonio Hill Country. “Take every opportunity to mentor, because it is our future,” said NASBP President Lawrence F. McMahon during his opening remarks. Later that day during a panel on the topic, Bobby Reagan of Reagan Consulting said mentoring, recruitment, ...

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Proving your worth: Surety bond producers provide value to clients and beneficiaries in myriad ways

In a sense, the surety bond industry is a victim of its own success and efficiency. Because it is so effective in prequalifying worthy construction firms for bonds, surety claims are relatively rare, which can lead both construction clients and bond beneficiaries, such as state and municipal building authorities, to question just how much value a bond provides. The bond ...

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Thomas M. Padilla: Get to know NASBP’s 2014-2015 president

Thomas M. Padilla, senior vice president at HUB International Insurance Services, Albuquerque, New Mexico, learned from his parents at an early age that “everything you do should be about giving back and making a difference.” It’s a principle that has guided his life ever since and will shape his year as NASBP’s president. Born and raised in Santa Fe, New ...

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Strength in numbers: Harness the power of networking by putting others first

In this age of rapid-fire e-mailing, text messaging and social-media sharing, it’s never been as easy to keep in touch with the people who matter to us. But if you want to build your professional network and truly connect with people, an old-school approach that sets you apart is the way to go. Andrea Nierenberg, president of the New York-based ...

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Surety Bond Quarterly magazine launches July 2014!

NASBP is proud to present its official magazine, Surety Bond Quarterly, which will examine the companies, people, issues, actions and events that make the world of suretyship unique and dynamic. Subscriptions are free, and available in both print and digital formats. The premier issue, currently in production, will focus on conferences and meetings as catalysts for professional growth. From building connections, soaking in ...

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