OUR VISION

Empowering and inspiring women in Surety

MISSION STATEMENT

Providing a network for professional development and connection

GROUP NEWS

• Education Committee - We had over 100 people participate on our September 17, 2020 "Bankruptcy In Suretyship";  Misconceptions and Case Studies via Zoom with Matthew Haydon, Sr. Terry Dahl, Esq.,  Amanda Miceli, Tricia Wager, and Frank Tanzola as our guest speakers. Not only did it cover bankruptcy basics, but the case studies gave great perspective should anyone encounter this! For those that were unable to join us, a recording of the event can be found using this link, WIS Bankruptcy with Passcode: DHZ2X2.g 

       This link will be open until November 16, 2020.  The         

       presentation can be found on our website under the

       Photo Gallery tab. Thank you to Theresa Giraldo and Marsh for

       managing and sponsoring the Zoom Call. This was our last                 Education Event for this year. We look forward to hosting       

       more events like these in 2021!

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• Events Committee - We had a great turnout for our "Two Truths and a Lie" virtual HH on August 20, 2020 with the group. There were about 40 people who participated and brought their poker faces when it came to truths and fibs. Who knew?! Thank you to Gina Canouse/Travelers for sponsoring and managing the Zoom call. We will update you when we look to have the next HH.  

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• Membership & Communications Committee - So far this year we welcomed Rye Capron, Emily Moore and Florence Pagan as new committee members. In addition, the Board has defined membership benefits/value proposition and dues for 2020. The details of this will be posted in Q4, along with activation of the Log-in/Sign-up feature on our website. Our organization has plans to grow membership locally, but also expand as groups in larger cities across the U.S. and then internationally with time. Continue to check the various tabs on our website and on LinkedIn regarding updates, newsletters, and Member Spotlights throughout the year.

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• Mentorship Committee - Lauren Quick was introduced as the new Committee Chair for 2020 at our January event. With that and recent committee member additions (Erica Colon, Mary Ann Mendez, and Joanna Bennewitz), the 2020 Mentoring Program was launched. Each year we grow on the experiences from the prior year and make enhancements to the program. The opportunity to network and focus on career goals is as important as ever. The 2020 Program is well underway with 24 participants. 

                                                                                                                           As of September 23, 2020

industry resources

 SURETY

• NASBP: National Association of Surety Bond Producers 

• SFAA: Surety and Fidelity Association of America

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RELATED INDUSTRY

• ABA: American Bar Association

• APIW: Advancement of Professional Insurance Women

• CFMA: Construction Financial Management Association

• CPCU: Society of Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters 

• IICF: Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation

• NAWIC: National Association of Women in Construction

• WIFS: Women in Insurance & Financial Services

• YIP: Young Insurance Professionals

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REGIONAL

• NYCSA: New York City Surety Association 

• SANJ: Surety Association of New Jersey

• SAS: Surety Association of Syracuse, NY

• CSA: Connecticut Surety Association

• SAM: Surety Association of Massachusetts

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