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#144 A South American Surety’s Journey Into the U.S. Market

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Andrés Álamos, CEO, Avla US

Sharyl Markovits, Head of Contract Surety, Avla US

How does a surety company with South American roots break into the U.S. market? In this episode of “Let’s Get Surety,” Kat Shamapande and Mark McCallum talk with Andrés Álamos and Sharyl Markovits of Avla US about entering the Texas surety market, facing challenges, and serving small and mid-size contractors using tech-driven solutions. Hear how they feel their global experience can lead to local successes in the US. 

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

Andrés Álamos, CEO, Avla US
Sharyl Markovits, Head of Contract Surety, Avla US
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Posted On September 9, 2025

Posted By Let's Get Surety

Posted In Contract Surety

Tagged international surety LATAM surety surety market

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