NASBP Editorial Content Calendar
Our editorial philosophy is focused on helping industry professionals do their jobs more effectively, efficiently and profitably by providing a balance of business-and technical-related content.
*Editorial calendar is tentative and subject to change.
Spring 2024
Advocacy
- Part 2 of 2 Surety Industry False Claims Act Risks in the Aftermath of Scollick and the Contours of “Knowledge” as Set Forth in Supervalu by David Robbins, Sati Harutyunyan, and Anne Cortina Perry of Jenner & Block LLP
- Surety Career Path profile featuring Liz Hahn of Parker, Smith & Feek by freelance writer
- How To Get Indemnity Agreements Signed (And Why), How To Explain “Bond Capacity” To A Contractor, What Not To Say In An Email, Critical Documentation Needed, And How To Work With A Sub-Agent by Mary Jeanne Anderson of MJA Consulting LLC
- Update on Federal PAC Fundraising: Election Year Tips to Avoid Costly Missteps by Jim Kahl of Whiteford Taylor Preston
- What are the top general indemnity agreement provisions that contractors often do not understand. by Dan Pope of Old Republic Surety
- Solar decommissioning bonds by Nathan Wonder of CAC Specialty
Ad Space date: 1/22/2024
Materials deadline: 1/24/2024
Ships: March 2024
Summer 2024
Celebrating 10-Year Anniversary of SBQ
Bonus Distribution: NASBP West and East Meetings
- Profile of 2024-2025 NASBP President Zach Mendelson by freelance writer
- Where the Industry is Today: The NASBP State of the Surety Industry by CEO Mark McCallum
- An illustrated tribute through the covers of the Surety Bond Quarterly magazine from 2014 to present by NASBP staff
- Let’s Look Into the Crystal Ball to See the Surety Industry 10 Years from Now and Beyond: Find out what the future holds for the surety industry! by Michael Bond of Markel Surety
- In Their Own Words: NASBP Past Presidents share how the industry has changed and where it’s headed by freelance writer
- Look How Far We Have Come: Look back at the remarkable accomplishments of NASBP Advocacy over the last 10-years through a timeline. by NASBP staff
- Surety As a Career Remains One of the Most Fulfilling Journeys: New and veteran 5-15 Leadership Committee Members reflect on what their perspectives were 10 years ago and what they are focused on now. by freelance writer
- Couldn’t Have Done It Without You!: A focus on the NASBP Professional Development offerings that have boosted and advanced careers of NASBP surety professionals. by freelance writer
- What’s Hot/What’s Not: Terms frequently used in the surety industry have changed. Join us for a trip back in time as we list the hot topics and terms that were popular then compared to those that are in the news now! by NASBP staff
- The Enron retrospective and what it all means now and in the future for corporate culture. by Sherron Watkins, leadership and ethics advocate, known as the Enron Whistleblower.
- Where Are They Now? A focus on specific issues the surety industry tackled over the last 10 Years. Find out which surety industry issues have been resolved, those that improved, and those that remain a challenge for the industry. Surety Bond Quarterly readers’ favorite authors, who frequently contribute to the magazine, will enlighten us. by attorneys, construction CPAs, and surety industry consultants
- Arbitration by Michael A. Marra of the American Arbitration Association
Ad Space date: 5/13/2024
Materials deadline: 5/15/2024
Ships: June 2024
Fall 2024
Technology and Resources
- What are Funds Control Companies? by freelance writer
- Subdivision bonds by T. Scott Leo of the Law Offices of T. Scott Leo, P.C.
- Contractor wins court case involving electronic signatures by Dirk Haire, Joseph Cohen, and David Timm of Fox Rothschild, LLP
- The alternative dispute resolution tool, neutral evaluation. by Andrew Ness of JAMS
- The Risks and Rewards for a Surety Tendering a Completion Contractor by Sunny S. Lee of Bronster, Fujichaku, Robbins; Paul C. Harmon of Markel Surety; and Jim Carlson of Maximum Property Construction Services
- Growing Surety to Help Your Agency Build Value by Wayne Walkotten of MarshBerry
- Integrated Project Delivery by Jean M. Terry of Manion Stigger LLP
Service Provider Special Supplement—Surety industry service providers and suppliers describe their unique offerings and share insights to advancements in technology and processes.
Ad Space date: 8/9/2024
Materials deadline: 8/13/2024
Ships: September 2024
Winter 2024
Education
- Architects and Surety by Jon Bondy and Emily Mastrocola of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
- How Sureties Can Defend Against Bad Faith Claims From Obligees by Elliot Scharfenberg and Audrey Martin of Krebs Farley
- How the Miller Act interacts with some dispute resolution provisions found in construction contracts by Rudy Dominguez of Liberty Mutual Surety
Surety Company Special Supplement—Surety industry executives provide their outlook on the coming year!
Ad Space date: 10/17/2024
Materials deadline: 10/21/2024
Ships: November 2024
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