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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

COVID-19-related updates

WSIA's U40 Virtual Connect | October 19-22

WSIA's U40 members will gather online for education sessions, interactive networking and association updates at the first U40 Virtual Connect. Check out the full schedule of events and register online now!

Upcoming Events

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October 16 2020
2020 Extreme Risk Takers Symposium 10/16/2020 Virtual Event, hosted by Arizona State University Add to Calendar
October 19 2020
2020 U40 Virtual Connect 10/19/2020 - 10/22/2020 Virtual Event, Add to Calendar
October 26 2020
2020 Underwriting Boot Camp 10/26/2020 - 10/29/2020 Facilitated virtual learning, Add to Calendar
November 2 2020
2020 Effective Coaching 11/02/2020 - 11/05/2020 Facilitated virtual learning, Add to Calendar
November 9 2020
2020 Marcus Payne Advanced E&S 11/09/2020 - 11/12/2020 Virtual event at your desk, Add to Calendar
November 13 2020
2020 Extreme Risk Takers Symposium 11/13/2020 Virtual Event, hosted by Troy University Add to Calendar
November 16 2020
2020 Consultative Selling and Negotiations 11/16/2020 - 11/19/2020 Facilitated Virtual event, Add to Calendar
February 1 2021
2021 Surplus Lines Management Program 02/01/2021 - 02/04/2021 Atlanta, GA Add to Calendar
February 19 2021
2021 Extreme Risk Takers Symposium - Los Angeles 02/19/2021 Los Angeles, CA Add to Calendar
February 28 2021
2021 WSIA Underwriting Summit 02/28/2021 - 03/03/2021 Phoenix, AZ JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Add to Calendar
March 28 2021
Insurtech Conference 03/28/2021 - 03/31/2021 New Orleans, LA Sheraton New Orleans Add to Calendar
September 19 2021
2021 Annual Marketplace 09/19/2021 - 09/22/2021 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
October 10 2021
U40 Annual Meeting 10/10/2021 - 10/12/2021 Austin, TX Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Add to Calendar
September 11 2022
2022 Annual Marketplace 09/11/2022 - 09/14/2022 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
September 17 2023
2023 Annual Marketplace 09/17/2023 - 09/20/2023 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
September 22 2024
2024 Annual Marketplace 09/22/2024 - 09/25/2024 Nashville, TN Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center 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 AM Best to produce the annual Special Report, U.S. Surplus Lines - Segment Review.

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