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2022 WSIA Annual Marketplace News Hub
The 2022 Annual Marketplace hosted by the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) happens September 11 - 14 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. NU Property & Casualty magazine and PropertyCasualty360.com are partnering with WSIA to provide the event news and information that wholesale, specialty and surplus lines insurance professionals need to build profitable relationships.
News Coverage
How to have tough workplace diversity conversations
Spotlight on DE&I: Insurance leaders say the most important step toward workplace diversity is the first one.
Challenging the way things have always been done in insurance
Addressing the talent gap is about more than who you hire, says CRC Executive Vice President Emma Garner.
Upcoming industry events spotlight rising wholesale insurance pros
WSIA's U40 group helps early-career professionals build their network and have fun in the process.
Mission critical: Spreading the word about insurance careers
The Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association's Talent Outreach committee digs in to address a pressing need.
Building an insurance business (and career) by focusing on people
Attracting and retaining diverse talent is key to insurance-industry innovation, says Janet Jordan-Foster with Axis Wholesale.
The importance of ongoing E&S insurance career development
The Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association's Education Committee recently improved and revamped several of its programs.
Surplus lines internships foster insurance-career success
Organizers take pride in opening up the wholesale insurance world to young people who might not have known about these careers.
WSIA PAC builds on a record of success
Since its inception, this political action committee has raised more than $1.7 million to support legislative and regulatory efforts.
Uniformity among state surplus lines rules tops WSIA legislative priorities
Private flood insurance and cannabis-coverage are also priority topics for the association's legislative committee.
The value of diversity initiatives in E&S insurance
Amwins Executive Vice President Terrance Meade shares his perspective on insurance-industry growth opportunities.
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