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Legislative Advocacy, Compliance and PAC

WSIA's legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts play an important role for the Association by monitoring and expressing the membership's positions on state and federal issues affecting the surplus lines industry.

Education

Education and Career Development is a valuable benefit of WSIA membership.The Association offers a full-slate of education courses for new and seasoned E&S professionals.

Networking

WSIA offers unparalleled networking opportunities for members. The WSIA Annual Marketplace and Spring Summit are the surplus lines industry’s premier events.

Talent Development and U40

Creating awareness about surplus lines career opportunities, and developing interest in them by young and emerging talent, is an important component of WSIA’s mission to strengthen the industry.

Wholesale Value

WSIA is committed to the value of the wholesale distribution system, and the knowledge, experience and expertise that wholesale brokers bring to the insurance industry in placing specialty coverage.

Current Events

Register for the 2019 WSIA Automation Conference

Register here for the 2019 Automation Conference, March 17-20 in Orlando, FL. This event offers content for technologists, underwriters, brokers, managers and executives interested in ensuring their organization is able to manage technology disruptions to their advantage.

Register for the 2019 Underwriting Summit

Registration for the 2019 Underwriting Summit is now open. The Underwriting Summit will be held February 24-27, 2019 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Visit the Underwriting Summit website for the full schedule of events, including exciting information about the Opening Breakfast and keynote speaker, President George W. Bush.

Upcoming Events

Change View

February 24 2019
2019 WSIA Underwriting Summit 02/24/2019 - 02/27/2019 National Harbor, MD Add to Calendar
March 11 2019
2019 Effective Coaching Program - Stamford, CT 03/11/2019 Stamford, CT Add to Calendar
March 12 2019
2019 Consultative Selling and Negotiations - Stamford, CT 03/12/2019 - 03/13/2019 Stamford, CT Add to Calendar
March 17 2019
2019 WSIA Automation Conference 03/17/2019 - 03/20/2019 Orlando, FL Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Add to Calendar
March 29 2019
2019 Extreme Risk Takers Symposium 03/29/2019 - 03/30/2019 Chicago, IL hosted by Illinois State University Add to Calendar
April 30 2019
2019 Executive Leadership Summit 04/30/2019 - 05/03/2019 Washington, D.C. University of Virginia, Darden School of Business D.C. Facility Add to Calendar
May 6 2019
2019 WSIA Committee Day 05/06/2019 - 05/07/2019 Dallas, TX Grand Hyatt DFW Add to Calendar
June 2 2019
2019 Excess & Surplus Lines 06/02/2019 - 06/05/2019 St. Louis, MO Add to Calendar
July 9 2019
2019 Consultative Selling and Negotiations - Dallas, TX 07/09/2019 - 07/10/2019 Dallas, TX Add to Calendar
July 15 2019
2019 Underwriting Boot Camp 07/15/2019 - 07/18/2019 Atlanta, GA Add to Calendar
August 14 2019
2019 WSIA University 08/14/2019 - 08/16/2019 Scottsdale, AZ Add to Calendar
September 22 2019
2019 Annual Marketplace 09/22/2019 - 09/25/2019 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego - Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
October 11 2019
Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Symposium 10/11/2019 - 10/12/2019 Phoenix, AZ hosted by Arizona State University Add to Calendar
October 20 2019
2019 U40 Annual Meeting 10/20/2019 - 10/22/2019 Nashville, TN Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Add to Calendar
November 3 2019
2019 Marcus Payne Advanced E&S 11/03/2019 - 11/06/2019 St. Louis, MO Add to Calendar
November 11 2019
2019 Effective Coaching Program 11/11/2019 Scottsdale, AZ Add to Calendar
November 12 2019
2019 Consultative Selling and Negotiations - Scottsdale, AZ 11/12/2019 - 11/13/2019 Scottsdale, AZ Add to Calendar
November 14 2019
2019 Surplus Lines Symposium 11/14/2019 - 11/15/2019 Atlanta, GA hosted by Troy University Add to Calendar
March 1 2020
2020 WSIA Underwriting Summit 03/01/2020 - 03/04/2020 Palm Desert, CA JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Add to Calendar
September 13 2020
2020 Annual Marketplace 09/13/2020 - 09/16/2020 San Diego, CA Add to Calendar
February 27 2021
2021 WSIA Underwriting Summit 02/27/2021 - 03/03/2021 Phoenix, AZ JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Add to Calendar
September 19 2021
2021 Annual Marketplace 09/19/2021 - 09/22/2021 San Diego, CA Add to Calendar
September 11 2022
2022 Annual Marketplace 09/11/2022 - 09/14/2022 San Diego, CA Add to Calendar
September 17 2023
2023 Annual Marketplace 09/17/2023 - 09/20/2023 San Diego, CA Add to Calendar
September 22 2024
2024 Annual Marketplace 09/22/2024 - 09/25/2024 Nashville, TN Add to Calendar
September 14 2025
2025 Annual Marketplace 09/14/2025 - 09/17/2025 San Diego, CA Add to Calendar
October 11 2026
2026 Annual Marketplace 10/11/2026 - 10/14/2026 Nashville, TN Add to Calendar

WSIA PAC

The WSIA PAC is committed to supporting candidates for the U.S. House and Senate whose philosophies and attitudes are consistent with the goals of WSIA, the surplus lines industry and the wholesale distribution system. WSIA member employees can contribute to the PAC online.

Distribution cost analysis available to members

A recent Conning analysis of distribution costs concludes that wholesale distribution does not increase the cost of the transaction to the insured. The report, and accompanying FAQs, are available to WSIA members.

Find a WSIA Member

WSIA members are specialists who create innovative solutions for nonstandard insurance risk. Count on them to deliver custom, cost-effective solutions that are expertly tailored to meet your specific insurance needs. WSIA members...where complex risk meets innovative solutions.

WSIA Education Foundation

Learn more about the WSIA Education Foundation here. The foundation is dedicated to encouraging the educational development of all those interested in the excess and surplus lines business, to creating an understanding, and overcoming the misperceptions of the excess and surplus lines market. The Foundation accomplishes this by providing support to the ASLI designation, providing scholarships and grants to students, and by partnering with A.M. Best to produce the annual Special Report, U.S. Surplus Lines - Segment Review.

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