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01. Webinar Highlights Complete: State of the Surplus Lines Market 2020

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A panel of industry leaders in the surplus lines sector of the U.S. insurance market review the market and highlights of a new report on that sector. Event Date: September 10, 2020)

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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.
 

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.