As the non-admitted industry and the interest of its members in federal regulatory and legislative issues continues to grow, so does the federal Political Action Committee (PAC) of its trade group, the National Association of Surplus Lines Offices Ltd. (NAPSLO).

News from AmWINS, the National Insurance Producer Registry, Socius Insurance Services, the PIA Partnership and Applied Systems.

News from AmWINS, the National Insurance Producer Registry, Socius Insurance Services, the PIA Partnership and Applied Systems.

A key benefit of NAPSLO membership, the associations education and career development program offerings continue to expand. The newest addition to the NAPSLO lineup, Professional Selling Skills, was first offered in August to a sold-out class of students from across the country.

Homeowners insurers in recent years have done a better job portraying coverage as a value sale, evidenced by increases in consumer satisfaction with policy offerings, according to an insurance expert with J.D. Power & Associates.

NAPSLO officials are voicing strong support for the enactment of federal legislation that would create a national clearinghouse that would serve as a one-stop licensing system for agents and brokers operating outside of their home state.

NAPSLO officials are voicing strong support for the enactment of federal legislation that would create a national clearinghouse that would serve as a one-stop licensing system for agents and brokers operating outside of their home state.

Insurers in the European Union face a "comprehensive" stress test next year with risks from low interest rates a key focus, the bloc's insurance watchdog said on Monday.