SFAA Weekly

SFAA’s member newsletter, distributed each week

SFAA’s member newsletter, SFAA Weekly, provides valuable information regarding surety and fidelity industry developments, federal and state legislative activity, legal decisions, new bonding opportunities, regulatory news, upcoming industry events, and much more. Members are automatically added to the distribution list.

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Weekly Archives

The Surety & Fidelity Weekly newsletter is published every Monday. The newsletter provides valuable information regarding surety and fidelity industry developments, federal and state legislative activity, legal decisions, new bonding opportunities, regulatory news, upcoming industry events, and much more. Members are automatically added to the distribution list.

2021: June 1

SFAA Submits Letter Concerning Unnecessary Bonding Provision on $250 Million Rail Project
RSVP for Phase 2 of the RiskStream Collaborative Surety Bond - Power of Attorney Lab
Recording Now Available: TCC 2021 Virtual Keynote Speakers

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2021: May 18

Biden and Republican Lawmakers Resume Negotiations on Infrastructure Compromise
Sureties Exempt From Colorado Insurance Bill
SFAA & NASBP Strongly Support Miller Act Indexing Exemption
SAC Releases Enhanced 2021 Standard Bond Forms
Transportation Construction Coalition to Host 2021 Legislative Fly-In

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2021: May 11

Biden Administration Meeting with GOP Leaders to Discuss Infrastructure Proposals
SFAA & NASBP Strongly Support Miller Act Indexing Exemption
2021 Infrastructure Week and Other Key Hearings Happening This Week
Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Nation's Ports Introduced
Transportation Construction Coalition to Host 2021 Legislative Fly-In This Month

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2021: May 4

SFAA & NASBP Strongly Support Miller Act Indexing Exemption
Senate Passes Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
Transportation Construction Coalition to Host 2021 Legislative Fly-In This Month
SFAA Supports Reversal of Court Decision Against Argonaut Insurance Company – Files Amicus Curiae Brief

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2021: April 27

Senate to Consider Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
Governors Submit Priorities for Surface Transport Reauthorization
SFAA Supports Reversal of Court Decision Against Argonaut Insurance Company – Files Amicus Curiae Brief
2020 Census Results: South and Mountain West Gain House Seats
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2021: April 19

SFAA to Engage in Construction Procurement Caucus Kickoff Meeting This Week
House Passes Insurance Industry Supported SAFE Banking Act
SFAA and NASBP Comment Letter to New Jersey DPMC Receives Positive Response to Clarification
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2021: April 14

SFAA Provides Expert and Modules to the Mississippi Development Authority's Virtual Contractor Development Course
SFAA and Travelers to Present on the Value of Bonding and Insurance at SBTRC's 2021 Bonding Education Program
SFAA's Strong Opposition Derails 10-Year Warranty Amendment to Hawaii's Little Miller Act
SFAA Evaluating Fidelity Bonding Issues Related to Labor Department’s New Regulations Concerning Pooled Employer Plans
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2021: April 5

President Biden Announces $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
After SFAA Works in Opposition, A Change to Hawaii’s Little Miller Act Fails to Advance
SFAA and NASBP Submit Comment Letter on DFW Bond Forms
SFAA and NASBP Host Virtual Legislative Fly-In, Largest Participation To Date
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2021: March 30

SFAA and NASBP Host Virtual Legislative Fly-In, Largest Participation To Date
After SFAA Testifies in Opposition, Maryland Bad Faith Bill Fails to Advance This Session
SFAA and NASBP Submit Comment Letter on DFW Bond Forms
A Sit Down with Gary Dunbar of Great American Insurance on Career and Retirement
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2021: March 23

Congress to Hold Hearings on Biden Administration's Infrastructure Priorities
SFAA and NASBP to Hold Virtual Legislative Fly-In This Week
SFAA Leads Effort to Introduce Bill Providing Essential Protections on All Federally Financed Projects Receiving TIFIA Funds
The Scollick Case - SFAA’s Amicus Curiae Brief
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2021: March 16

President Biden to Focus on Infrastructure Package, Possible Funding Measures
The Scollick Case - SFAA’s Amicus Curiae Brief
State Legislators Introduce Over 100 Transportation Funding Bills in 2021, SFAA Updates Priority Bills Report
SFAA Strongly Supports Bill Providing Essential Protections on All Federally Financed Projects Receiving TIFIA Funds
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2021: March 10

SFAA Strongly Supports Bill Providing Essential Protections on All Federally Financed Projects Receiving TIFIA Funds
SFAA Submits Amicus Brief in Case Relating to False Claims Act
House Sends $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill to President Biden
Register Today: Surety Lab Workshop on Powers of Attorneys
Register for the Joint Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: March 1

COVID Relief Bill Advanced by House, Moves to Senate
SFAA’s Director of Policy and Assistant General Counsel Promotes
Electronic Bonding at 2021 NMLS Conference
Register Today: Surety Lab Workshop on Powers of Attorneys
Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: February 22

Senate EPW Committee to Hold First Infrastructure Hearing of 2021
SFAA Joins “Build by the Fourth of July” Campaign: Diverse Coalition - Urges Congress to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
SBA Releases Standard Operating Procedure for Preferred Surety Bond Program
Register Today: Surety Lab Workshop on Powers of Attorneys
Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: February 16

Conversations Begin with Biden Administration on Large Infrastructure Plan
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Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: February 8

Transportation Construction Coalition Submits Infrastructure Priorities
SFAA Testifies Opposing Maryland Bad Faith Bill
Register Today: Surety Lab Workshop on Powers of Attorneys
Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: February 1

Congress Moves Forward on Critical Infrastructure Appointments
SFAA Updates Priority Bills Report
Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: January 27

Biden Administration Announces USDOT Leadership Positions
Recap: Contract Bonds Advisory Committee Meeting
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Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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2021: January 20

SFAA’s Support of FAR Case 2017-003 Amendment Garners Results
Senate Confirmation Hearing Set for New Transportation Secretary
Biden Administration Announced Critical Infrastructure Investments Are Immediate Priority
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP
Updated Resources Available to Members

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2021: January 13

SFAA Updates Joint Public-Private Partnership State Law Chart
AGC Releases 2021 Construction Industry Outlook; Hotels and Lodging in Michigan Expected Take Hardest Hit
Surety Leader Clark Gilbert Passes Away
Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Updated Resources Available to Members

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2021: January 4

SFAA Provides Guidance on Proposed Affidavit for Individual Sureties
AIA Document Updated and Available to Download on SFAA Website
Apply for the 2020 Surety Industry Awards
Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP

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U.S. Senate Unanimously Supports Surety Bonds and the Protections and Economic Value They Provide to Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure Development

See Senators Capito, Carper and Van Hollen speak on the Senate floor about the importance of surety.

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The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards 15 Students With $5,000 Scholarship

SFAA Foundation announces 15 students selected as recipients of a $5,000 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program for 2022.

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News & Events

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation Awards 19 Students With $47,500 in Scholarships

October 18, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Foundation (SFAA Foundation) announced today the 19 students selected as recipients of a $2,500 scholarship as part of the Surety and Fidelity Intern and Scholarship Program for 2023.

SFAA, NASBP and a Coalition of Partners Strongly Support Bill Providing Essential Protections on WIFIA Financed Projects

September 27, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), and a coalition of industry partners commend Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for the introduction of S.2928

SFAA Annual Meeting Highlights 2022 Accomplishments and Initiatives; Membership Elects Board

June 7, 2023

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade association representing all segments of the surety and fidelity industry, held its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C. with more than 185 members and guests attending.

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