https://resources.mcabc.org/ MCABC upcoming events MCABC Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:52:13 GMT Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:52:13 GMT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><u>Overview</u></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style=""><font color="#000000">This&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">#CoffeeTalk</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">&nbsp;is designed for any contractor interested in learning more about the&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">surety application</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">&nbsp;process</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000"><font>. Whether you're looking to establish a bond facility for the first time, maintain your current facility, or expand your bond support to meet your company's growth,</font><font>&nbsp;</font></font></span></font><span style=""><font color="#000000"><font>this discussion will provide insight</font> <font>into</font></font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">&nbsp;how surety companies evaluate and&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">underwrite contractors</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">, including</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">&nbsp;red flags surety companies watch for during underwriting</font></span><span style=""><font color="#000000">.</font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 0px !important;"><font><span style=""><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><u>Leading the Talk</u></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><img src="proxy.php?url=https://resources.mcabc.org/resources/Tyler%20Stothart%20-%20headshot.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="141.75" height="213"><br></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000">Tyler Stothart, CPA, CMA</font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000">Senior Vice President of Surety</font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000">Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services (Kelowna)</font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font><font><font><font><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000"><font><font><font>Tyler is the Senior Vice President of Surety at WMB Kelowna.</font><font>&nbsp;WMB&nbsp;<font><span>— MCABC's&nbsp;</span></font></font></font></font></font></span></font></font></font></font><font><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000"><font><font>Advocacy Pillar Partner for Insurance and Surety</font><font>&nbsp;<font><font><span>—&nbsp;</span></font></font></font></font></font></span></font><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000">has served the Okanagan for more than 30 years with a primary focus on construction insurance and bonding.&nbsp;</font></span><span data-contrast="auto" style=""><font color="#000000">Tyler has over 12 years of experience in the surety industry as both an underwriter and broker, and holds a CPA designation. He has also sat on the Southern Interior Construction Association’s Board of Directors since 2022.</font></span><span data-ccp-props="{}" style=""><font color="#000000">&nbsp;</font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span data-ccp-props="{}" style=""><font color="#000000"><br></font></span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><u>Wilson M. Beck</u></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000">This #CoffeeTalk is hosted by Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services, MCABC's Advocacy Pillar Partner for Insurance and Surety.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><img src="proxy.php?url=https://resources.mcabc.org/resources/wmb_and_partners_logo.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="151"><br></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000">Since 1981, WMB has been a trusted partner to mechanical and plumbing contractors across Western Canada. They've built&nbsp;</font><span style="">a reputation for understanding the unique risks and operational realities of the trades that keep buildings operating, from piping systems and plumbing infrastructure to HVAC and fire protection.</span></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><font color="#000000">The company has worked with&nbsp;contractors of all sizes, from startups securing their first bonding facility to legacy firms optimizing coverage for complex projects,&nbsp;helping them&nbsp;navigate the insurance landscape with confidence.&nbsp;</font><span style="">With over 300 employees across 15 offices, WMB offers tailored solutions that reflect the specific needs of mechanical and plumbing contractors, including:</span></font></p> <ul style="line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"> <li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Surety bonding programs designed for trade contractors</font></li> <li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Customized liability and wrap-up coverage for mechanical scopes</font></li> <li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Risk management strategies for service and maintenance operations</font></li> <li><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Claims support from professionals who understand construction timelines and pressures</font></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></p> <p style="line-height: 22px; margin-top: 0px !important;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><em>Interested in leading or sponsoring a #CoffeeTalk event? Contact [email protected]</em></font><br></p> https://resources.mcabc.org/event-6590318 https://resources.mcabc.org/event-6590318