NU Online News Service, Oct. 22, 1:51p.m. EDT

The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. said it awarded John Latham, regional president with Markel, its Charles A. McAlear/NAPSLO Industry Award.

Presented at NAPSLO's annual meeting Oct. 9 in Orlando, Fla., the award, honors individuals who "have made significant contributions to the surplus lines industry," according to NAPSLO.

NAPSLO said Mr. Latham's contributions to the association include teaching at the NAPSLO E&S School, serving as chair of the Legislative Committee, By-Laws and Ethics Committee, and on the board of directors of both NAPSLO and the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Education Foundation, as well as his service as NAPSLO president from 2000-2001.

John Wood, president of NAPSLO, said of Mr. Latham, "John's leadership, dedication and accomplishments have had a profound mark on the E&S marketplace. He has been actively involved in all of our core areas to include the board of directors and committees, our legislative efforts and the foundation. Individually, each of those areas requires a great deal of volunteer time, a passion for what we do, and for John to have participated in all three while leading a national firm is very impressive."

Mr. Latham has been with Markel for the past six years where he has held several executive posts including president and chief information officer.

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