AM Best Posts Interactive Webinar Highlights for “State of the Surplus Lines Market”

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viewers can access highlights from an AM Best webinar co-sponsored by WSIA Education Foundation and Lexington Insurance Company for an overview of the surplus lines market and highlights of a new report on that sector.

Panelists include:

• Marya J. Propis, senior vice president, distribution and broker partnerships, RT Specialty;
• Lou Levinson, president & chief executive officer, Lexington Insurance Co.;
• James Drinkwater, president, AmWINS and AmWINS Brokerage;
• Bryan Sanders, president, Markel Specialty and 2020-2021 WSIA president;
• Jacque Schaendorf, president & chief executive officer, Insurance House; and
• Brady Kelley, executive director, WSIA.

The video-based interactive presentation is available here. The webinar was compiled into the following stand-alone segments:

• State of the Surplus Lines Market.
• A Solid Report Card for the E&S Sector.
• U.S.-Based Surplus Lines Writers See Strong Growth.
• State Stamping Offices Report Continued E&S Surge.
• Top Surplus Lines Writers Stronger on Growth, Underwriting and Profitability.
• Pandemic Just One More Factor in Firming Rates.
• Insurtechs Extend Their Reach Into Carriers, Distribution.
• Human Capital Beats Financial Capital.
• Despite Travel Restrictions, Insurance Remains a People-Oriented Business.
• Firming Markets Attract New Competition.
• New Capital Casts a Cautious Eye on Insurance.
• A Widening Vista of Insurance Opportunity.
• Unrelenting Client Focus Can Alleviate Market Challenges.
• Handling a Busy Market Takes a Deep, Talented Team.
• The Early Bird Wins the Competition for Talent.

The complete video replay for this event is also available now.

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