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

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

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07 Insurtechs Extend Their Reach Into Carriers, Distribution

Jacque Schaendorf, president and chief executive officer, Insurance House, said central functions such as policy administration and claims systems are among the first areas to be remade by the influx of technology-focused insurance entrants.
 

10. Firming Markets Attract New Competition

Bryan Sanders, president, Markel Specialty and 2020-2021 WSIA president, said few industry participants have seen many firming insurance markets, but those conditions will change as better pricing fuels fresh competitors.
 

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.
 

03. US-Based Surplus Lines Writers See Strong Growth

David Blades, associate director, industry research & analytics, AM Best, said domestic companies focused primarily on the surplus lines sector outperformed the entire sector.