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When Louis Levinson of Argo Group described a recent restructuring of the company's U.S. E&S units to NU last month, he began with a simple comparison of two organizational charts.

For the most part, participants in the excess and surplus lines industry expect a replay of 2010 market conditions in 2011.

Chris Amrhein writes on how focused on the skills and techniques of the past, agents are steadily losing the ability to see the world through the eyes of their prospects and insureds.

Richmond, Va.-based specialty insurer Markel Corp. announced that it has promoted John Latham to president, wholesale division, and Steve Girard to executive vice president, Southeast regional operations.

With Richmond, Va., continually growing as an excess and surplus lines insurance hub, the newest E&S carrier to set up shop there will distinguish itself with a "contrarian underwriting strategy," the company's chief executive says.

W. R. Berkley Corp. has formed Verus Underwriting Managers, LLC, and named industry veteran Dale Pilkington to head up the new unit.

With Richmond, Va., continually growing as an excess and surplus lines insurance hub, the newest E&S carrier to set up shop there will distinguish itself with a "contrarian underwriting strategy," the company's chief executive says.

Argo Group US, a subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd., appointed former ACE Westchester executive Louis Levinson to head up the Argo Group's E&S segment.