WSIA Home Page

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 Professional Development are valuable benefits 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 Underwriting Summit are the surplus lines industry’s premier events.

Talent Outreach 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

Register for education programs and webinars

May 21 webinar | Inclusion Through Collaboration
May 23 webinar | Technology, Toxins, Society and Environment
July 17-18 | Register for Collaborative Selling and Negotiations
July 18 | Register for Leader as Coach
August 13-15 | Register for WSIA University

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion resources

Upcoming Events

Change View

May 21 2024
Inclusion Through Collaboration Webinar 05/21/2024 Online, Webinar Add to Calendar
May 23 2024
Technology, Toxins, Society and Environment: Emerging Issues 05/23/2024 Online, Webinar Add to Calendar
June 9 2024
2024 Marcus Payne Advanced E&S 06/09/2024 - 06/12/2024 Chicago, IL Add to Calendar
June 9 2024
2024 Excess and Surplus Lines 06/09/2024 - 06/12/2024 Chicago, IL Add to Calendar
July 17 2024
2024 Collaborative Selling and Negotiations 07/17/2024 - 07/18/2024 Kansas City, MO Add to Calendar
July 18 2024
2024 Leader as Coach - KC 07/18/2024 Kansas City, MO Add to Calendar
August 13 2024
2024 WSIA University 08/13/2024 - 08/15/2024 Scottsdale, AZ Add to Calendar
September 22 2024
2024 Annual Marketplace 09/22/2024 - 09/25/2024 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
October 27 2024
2024 U40 Connect 10/27/2024 - 10/29/2024 Chicago, IL Add to Calendar
March 9 2025
2025 Underwriting Summit 03/09/2025 - 03/12/2025 Phoenix, AZ Add to Calendar
September 14 2025
2025 Annual Marketplace 09/14/2025 - 09/17/2025 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
October 11 2026
2026 Annual Marketplace 10/11/2026 - 10/14/2026 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
September 12 2027
2027 Annual Marketplace 09/12/2027 - 09/15/2027 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
September 10 2028
2028 WSIA Annual Marketplace 09/10/2028 - 09/13/2028 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
October 14 2029
2029 Annual Marketplace 10/14/2029 - 10/17/2029 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar
September 15 2030
2030 Annual Marketplace 09/15/2030 - 09/18/2030 San DIego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Add to Calendar

WSIA PAC

The WSIA PAC is committed to supporting candidates for the U.S. House and Senate whose philosophies are consistent with the goals of WSIA, the surplus lines industry and the wholesale distribution system.

WSIA Diversity Foundation

The WSIA Diversity Foundation fosters diversity and inclusion in the wholesale, specialty and surplus lines insurance industry, aiming to advance its diversity and talent pipeline.

Learn more about the WSIA Diversity Foundation here.
Support the WSIA Diversity Foundation here.
Check out the list of WSIA firms who support the WSIA Diversity Statement here.

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

The WSIA Education Foundation promotes educational growth for those interested in the excess and surplus lines industry, aiming to enhance understanding and dispel misconceptions.

Learn more about the WSIA Education Foundation here.
Support the WSIA Education Foundation here.

Go to top of page