NAPSLO board members discuss what they consider to be the greatest challengesand opportunitiesfacing surplus lines in the year to come.

When discussing current trends in the construction-insurance marketplace, experts agree on one thing: The greatest concern is a shortage in skilled labor to meet the growing demand in projects.

Day one of the 2015 NAPSLO Annual Convention kicked off September 9 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, Calif. Click to see pictures from the day's activities.

The NAPSLO PAC provides support to federal candidates who understand the interests of the surplus lines industry and informs members of Congress about the industry and how congressional decisions affect both NAPSLO members as well as their constituents.