Phoenix–A planned effort and a twist of political fate arehelping the nation's surplus lines carriers increase their clout inWashington, according to a briefing delivered at an industryconference here.

The bulked-up lobbying effort was discussed here at the NationalAssociation of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. mid-wintermeeting.

NAPSLO last November approved the creation of a political actioncommittee (PAC), which now has $40,000 in its coffers beforestarting any real solicitation, Dick Bouhan, the group's executivedirector, told membership Friday.

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