Underwriting Boot Camp
July 12-15, 2021 • On-site location to be determined
For insurance professionals new to or with limited surplus lines underwriting exposure or experience
About the Program
This course is designed to establish an underwriting foundation in the wholesale, specialty and surplus lines market for insurance professionals new to surplus lines and/or interested in developing an underwriting skill set. The course is case study-centric and focuses primarily on the Property and General Liability lines of business. Attendees expand their insurance terminology and strengthen their underwriting approach. At the end of the program, through classroom facilitation, discussion and thorough case studies, students will be more effective in their jobs.
Learn more about Underwriting Boot Camp in the
informational program brochure.
Who Should Attend
Underwriting Boot Camp is ideal for insurance professionals new to or with limited E&S underwriting experience. This course is also beneficial for underwriters with single-line experience who want to expand their knowledge on other lines of insurance. Underwriting Boot Camp is also a great opportunity for brokers to strengthen their underwriting knowledge and become better industry partners.
Registration and Fees
- Registration for 2021 Underwriting Boot Camp will open in May 2021. If you are interested in attending the 2021 Underwriting Boot Camp and would like to be notified when registrations open, click here to join a waitlist.
- Tuition is $975 per participant.
What Alumni Have To Say
“The WSIA Underwriting Boot Camp has been a tremendous help. One of the takeaways was the amount of knowledge the instructors had. They were able to really define and get down to the nitty-gritty details and provide that information to us. There were a lot of what-if questions, and we worked together along as a group.”
Kyle Bolls, S/L Stamping Office of TX
“The biggest takeaways are the people and the networking. Getting to know them and have those networks across the country is valuable. I strongly recommend WSIA Underwriting Boot Camp. It’s a way to network, learn and broaden your horizons in the insurance industry.”
Kenny Ogden, IFG Companies
Read more feedback from past attendees about their Underwriting Boot Camp experiences.
Schedule of Events
All class times are presented in Central Time (CT) and should be adjusted for your relevant time zone.
Date |
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Topic |
Sunday, July 11 |
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
On-site Registration / Informal Gathering |
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Onyx at the Grand - Registration Level, Grand Hyatt |
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Monday, July 12 |
7:00 - 7:55 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet |
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Room 1201 / 2017 Lounge - GSU Buckhead Center |
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8:00 - 8:15 a.m. |
Class Introductions and Sessions Overview |
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Lindsay Holland |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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8:15 - 9:15 a.m. |
What is Underwriting? |
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Presented by Chris Behymer |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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9:15 - 9:30 a.m. |
Break |
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9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Property and Inland Marine: Part 1 |
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Presented by Chris Behymer |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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12:00 - 12:05 p.m. |
Group Photo |
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12 :05 - 1:00 p.m. |
Luncheon Buffet |
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Room 1201 / 2017 Lounge - GSU Buckhead Center |
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1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Property and Inland Marine: Part 2 and Case Studies |
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Presented by Chris Behymer |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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5:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Reception |
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Maggiano's Little Italy |
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Tuesday, July 13 |
7:00 - 7:55 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet |
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Room 1201 / 2017 Lounge - GSU Buckhead Center |
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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
General Liability: Part 1 |
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Presented by Chip Pecchio |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Luncheon Buffet |
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Room 1201 / 2017 Lounge - GSU Buckhead Center |
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1:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
General Liability: Part 2 and Case Studies |
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Presented by Chris Pecchio |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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Wednesday, July 14 |
7:00 - 7:55 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet |
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Room 1201 / 2017 Lounge - GSU Buckhead Center |
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8:00 - 11:45 a.m. |
Professional Liability and Liquor |
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Presented by Chip Pecchio |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Wrap-Up and Course Evaluations |
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Room 1203 - GSU Buckhead Center |
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Underwriting Boot Camp Cancellation Policy
- Registrants can receive a full refund, less a $50 fee for processing, if the request is made by September 14, 2020.
- Registrants can receive a 50% refund if requested between September 15 and September 29, 2020.
- No refund is offered after September 29, 2020.
- Should you cancel within four weeks, you will have a limited time opportunity to substitute someone else at your firm as an alternative to the above refund policy.
- All requests must be made in writing to Denise Marshall, denise@wsia.org.