How are importers adapting to major changes in Canada’s importing process? In this episode of “Let’s Get Surety,” we chat with Sheila Thompson of Rosenberg & Parker of Canada and Cristina Hagivreta, Commercial Surety Manager at Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, who return to share insights on the rollout of the Canada Border Services Agency’s CARM system and its financial security requirements. Hear what has worked, what bumps have occurred along the way, and what importers need to know now to stay compliant and avoid delays in importing goods into Canada. You can also check out the last episode on this topic, #121 Preparing for CARM: Changes in Canada’s Importing Process, to see how far this process has come and check out the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to stay up to date on this issue!

With special guests:

Sheila Thompson, President, Rosenberg & Parker of Canada, Inc. and Cristina Hagivreta, Manager, Commercial Surety, Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company

Hosted by:

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

Sponsored by Old Republic!

Are you curious about a dynamic and rewarding career you may not have heard of? Join us for a conversation with Darrel Lamb, Senior Vice President at Old Republic Surety. We discuss the entrepreneurial spirit, the importance of relationship-building, and the real-world impact of careers in surety. Discover why surety professionals find their jobs so fulfilling and how they contribute to community development, solve problems, and thrive in this specialized industry!

With special guest:

Darrel Lamb, Senior Vice President – Business Development, Old Republic Surety Company

Hosted by:

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

Sponsored by Old Republic!

Curious about reinsurance and its impacts in the surety market? Join us on this episode as we chat with experts Brian Fiore of Aon, Stephen Haney of Chubb Surety, and Jeff Ryan of Partner Re to uncover what reinsurance is, why it is important to the surety market, and how it can drive growth, manage risk, and support major infrastructure projects. Plus, don’t miss a lighthearted debate on the best Philly cheesesteak! Check out episode #135 Unveiling America’s Infrastructure: Progress, Problems and Possibilities for more about the latest ASCE Infrastructure Report Card that was mentioned during this episode.

With special guests:

• Brian Fiore, Senior Managing Director, Aon
• Stephen Haney, Division President, North America Surety, and Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Surety, Chubb Surety
• Jeff Ryan, Business Unit Leader, Financial Risks, Partner Re

Hosted by:

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

Sponsored by Old Republic!