WOMEN IN SURETY (WIS)

Thank you C. A. Shea & Company, Inc. for being a 2024-2025 Diamond Sponsor! We are deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Your generous contributions enable us to advance our mission & empower women in their professional journeys. ? Learn more here: Since 1945, C. A. Shea & Company, Inc. has been a leading specialty surety insurance broker. We focus exclusively on servicing brokers, agents and insurance professionals seeking U.S. Customs, Federal Maritime Commission and Carnet bonds for their clients who import, export, transport and store merchandise and commodities subject to U.S. Federal Regulations and U.S. Customs compliance procedures.

Last week, we held our second event in Connecticut at the Ballo Italian Restaurant with old world charm and soaring stone arches. About 30 people representing over 10 companies joined us prior to heading over to the Surety Association of Connecticut's Holiday Party at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse. Thank you to CT Surety Association for their support and to Blerina (Bela) Pina for organizing! #WomenInSurety #SuretyWomen #WomenInSuretyNortheast #SuretyBonds? #CTSA #CTSuretyAssociation

Thank you Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance for being a 2024-2025 Diamond Sponsor! We are deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Your generous contributions enable us to advance our mission & empower women in their professional journeys. ? Learn more here: The BHSI story began in 2013, when Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO Warren Buffett announced that Berkshire Hathaway was moving into commercial insurance in a substantial — and everlasting — way. With that proclamation, a strong and eminently trustworthy insurance partner was born. Since then, BHSI has grown steadily and strategically, fueled by stellar financial strength. We continue to move into new geographies and product lines. We’re regularly expanding our worldwide team, with professionals who share our customer-first philosophy and the dual requisites of strong capabilities and exemplary character. Our product lines include: commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, medical stop loss, accident and health, homeowners and multinational insurance. We’re global, with offices across the U.S. in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Columbia, Houston, Irvine, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Plymouth Meeting, San Francisco, San Ramon, Seattle, Stevens Point, and around the world, in Adelaide, Auckland, Barcelona, Brisbane, Brussels, Cologne, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Lyon, Macau, Madrid, Manchester, Melbourne, Munich, Paris, Perth, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto and Zurich.

Our commitment to helping women succeed in the industry made it a special honor to host the area’s first Women in Surety event. Attendees from South Jersey and Philadelphia sureties, agencies, accounting firms and consulting firms gathered at our headquarters on the Camden, NJ waterfront to network and enjoy some delicious bites. WOMEN IN SURETY (WIS) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering and inspiring women in surety. A special thanks to Donna Chiancone, Lori Baybutt, and Travis Shaffer for their contributions in making this event a success.

Thank you ARTHUR B. LEVINE CO. INC. for being a 2024-2025 Diamond Sponsor! We are deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Your generous contributions enable us to advance our mission & empower women in their professional journeys. ? Learn more here: Arthur B. Levine Company is a national commercial surety brokerage with special expertise in bankruptcy, bank depository, trusts & estates and all types of court and litigation bonds. We are also staunch supporters of Women in Surety that strives to build community for surety women throughout their careers with continued industry growth through education, mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities. With 100% staff membership in WIS, including a co-founder of the organization, we remain committed to the organization’s success.

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Lindsay Oddi to the Women In Surety Board of Directors!? ? With a strong surety background and a passion for promoting diversity in the industry, Lindsay brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our organization.? ? She will continue to lead the Education Committee in her role as Committee Chair. In coordination with our Events Committee, they have thoughtfully provided fun opportunities to enhance our skill sets. Last month, they teamed up with the Surety Association of New Jersey (SANJ) for the stellar sold out Educational Breakfast.? ? Please join us in welcoming Lindsay Oddi to the WIS Board of Directors. We are excited about the contributions she will make to our initiatives and the positive impact she will have on the industry as a whole. #WomenInSurety #WIS #WomenInSuretyNortheast?#BoardOfDirectors

Thank you?Arch Insurance Group Inc.?for being a 2024-2025 Diamond Sponsor! We are deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Your generous contributions enable us to advance our mission & empower women in their professional journeys. ? Learn more here: Arch Insurance’s Surety division has a strong commitment to supporting women in the surety industry through its partnership initiatives. Through mentorship programs, networking opportunities, and advocacy, Women in Surety champions empowerment for women within the surety realm. Arch will continue to support and collaborate with the Women in Surety organization to support those growth opportunities for women in the industry.

Thank you?American Global?for being a 2024-2025 Diamond Sponsor! We are deeply grateful for your support and encouragement. Your generous contributions enable us to advance our mission & empower women in their professional journeys. ? Learn more here: American Global is a privately held insurance and surety brokerage firm specializing in all aspects of construction risk management. We support contractors, owners, and developers throughout the entire scope of their projects and across every milestone of their business, protecting against the risks and exposure specific to the construction industry. American Global is proud to support Women in Surety for their ongoing commitment to mentoring and empowering women and for providing meaningful education and networking events open to everyone in the surety and related industries.

Women In Surety celebrates both Veterans Day and the invaluable contributions of women in service. To all the remarkable women who have served and continue to serve in our armed forces, we extend our deepest gratitude for your courage, resilience, and sacrifice. ? Your dedication and strength inspire future generations, reminding us of the power of diversity in leadership and the strength that comes from inclusivity. Today, we recognize and honor all veterans and give special thanks to the women who have paved the way for equality and empowerment in the military and beyond. Thank you for your service! ? #VeteransDay #WomenInService #Leadership #Resilience #Gratitude #WomenInSurety #ThankAVeteran

LAST CALL - Sign up today! Join us for drinks at Ballo Italian Restaurant prior to the Surety Association of Connecticut’s Holiday Party at Mohegan Sun!?Members & non-members welcome. Tickets are limited, sign-up today! ? Who: Anyone interested in surety When: Nov. 13 from 5-6 PM Where: Ballo Italian Restaurant (inside Mohegan Sun), 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382 ? Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e5Getnm7 ? Thank you to CTSA for their support! For a fun filled evening, please, reach out to [email protected]?to attend the CTSA Holiday Party. #WomenInSurety #SuretyWomen #WomenInSuretyNortheast #SuretyBonds #CTSA #ConnecticutSuretyAssociation