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04. Top Surplus Lines Writers Stronger on Growth, Underwriting and Profitability

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David Blades, associate director, industry research & analytics, AM Best, said the top 25 surplus lines writers generated better combined ratios and higher pre-tax returns on revenue in 2019 than the broader property/casualty sector.

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08. Human Capital Beats Financial Capital

Marya Propis, senior vice president, director of distribution and broker partnership, All Risks Ltd., said insurers' efforts to increase diversity and inclusion will pay off with more resourceful, adaptive workforces.
 

02. A Solid Report Card for the E&S Sector

Brady Kelley, executive director, WSIA said the excess and surplus sector is into its eighth year of growth.
 

04. State Stamping Offices Report Continued E&S Surge

Despite disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, stamping offices throughout the United States report ongoing growth in the excess and surplus market, WSIA Executive Director Brady Kelley said.
 

09. Despite Travel Restrictions, Insurance Remains a People-Oriented Business

Lou Levinson, president and chief executive officer, Lexington Insurance, said frequent, meaningful communication helps to overcome the stress of not being able to conduct business in traditional face-to-face settings.