The need to recruit bright new talent into the E&S industry is widely accepted as a challenge that is likely to grow if not addressed proactively. The questions of how to not only recruit and train the next generation of leaders, but also how to maximize their potential within an organization, are mounting concerns for many firms. NAPSLO is working to address this need for members in several ways.

NAPSLO's Career Awareness and Internship committees lead the charge in reaching out to prospective students around the country about careers in E&S and recruiting them to NAPSLO summer internships where they can learn about different career paths within the industry.

According to Mike Miller, co-chair of the current Career Awareness and Internship Committee, and President/CEO of Scottsdale Insurance Co., NAPSLO's Career Awareness outreach this year has expanded. “Our volunteers have visited nearly 40 different college campuses in the past 18 months, and last year we talked with almost 3,000 students about careers in E&S,” Miller said. “There is so much opportunity in this industry, but we have to keep talking with students about those opportunities, and impress upon them that this is really a great industry in which to work. We have a lot of veteran professionals in our midst who are concerned about a potential talent gap. This is a great way that NAPSLO reaches out to bright young people.”