To group participants and visitors to our website:
No matter who or where we are, we are all concerned for the health and safety of loved ones, the people and businesses we rely upon and the global economy. The way that we work and live our daily lives has been impacted and will continue for some time to come. As we navigate through these unique and evolving challenges, we hope that everyone is doing well and remains safe.
We continue to educate when possible, update our website and post on LinkedIn to stay connected. Please reach out with any questions or in general.
We look forward to the time that we can meet in person as a group again!
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Empowering and inspiring women in Surety
Providing a network for professional development and connection
Women In Surety (WIS) was created in November 2016 to form the first cohesive group for women in the surety industry to fill an industry gap, bring great minds together for support, mentorship and intellectual challenge, and to network with industry professionals. In January 2017, a Board of Directors consisting of senior surety representatives from all constituencies (surety companies and brokers in both the contract and commercial surety spaces) was formalized. By March of the same year, the group hosted its first event.
We continue to grow our membership with regularly planned educational and networking events, along with a mentorship program. We look forward to expanding nationally and opening up opportunities for surety women everywhere.
We welcome your interest and support.
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Education Committee - We held "COVID-19 and the Impact on Commercial Surety" webinar on Thursday, June 4, 2020 with guest speakers, Amanda Miceli and Nina Durante. There were 138 people that "attended" the virtual event! The presentation can be found to view/download in our "Photo Gallery" Tab. Save the date for September 17 for the long awaited "Bankruptcy in Suretyship"; Misconceptions and Case Studies. Details to be posted in the Events section when finalized.
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Events Committee - On July 8, 2020, we held an outstanding webinar with a presentation from U.S. Chief Economist at S&P’s Global Ratings Services, Beth Ann Bovino. Fifty-eight members and guests attended this informative presentation. Beth Ann provided us with a thorough mid-year update of the impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. Macro Economic trends, and a forecast on what we can expect to see over the next 6, 12, to 24 months. Thank you, Beth Ann! Her presentation can be found to view/download in our "Photo Gallery" Tab. Join us on Thursday, August 20 for our upcoming "Two Truths and a Lie" virtual HH. See Events section.
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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 the second half of the year, 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 in the speed networking game held online this year Thursday, May 28, 2020 using Meetaway.
Refreshed August 10, 2020
SURETY
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NASBP: National Association of Surety Bond Producers
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SFAA: Surety and Fidelity Association of America
RELATED INDUSTRY
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ABA: American Bar Association
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APIW: Advancement of Professional Insurance Women
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CFMA: Construction Financial Management Association
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CPCU: Society of Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriters
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IICF: Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
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NAWIC: National Association of Women in Construction
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WIFS: Women in Insurance & Financial Services
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YIP: Young Insurance Professionals
REGIONAL
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NYCSA: New York City Surety Association
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SANJ: Surety Association of New Jersey
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SAS: Surety Association of Syracuse, NY
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CSA: Connecticut Surety Association
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SAM: Surety Association of Massachusetts
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