Florida Surplus Lines Speaker Series

A collaboration between the Florida Surplus Lines Association and the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office has resulted in the creation of a semi-annual speakers series focused on the excess and surplus lines market in Florida. Drawing upon the expertise of leaders in the field of excess and surplus lines, the series will cover hot topics such as regulatory issues, new product development and quickly changing market conditions, to name a few.

For more information about the speaker series, please contact Gabriel Carrillo, executive director of the Risk Management and Insurance Center.


2025 Spring Speakers

Tuesday, April 1

  • Excess and Surplus Lines Are Everywhere You Look!
    Dave DeMott (BS RMI ’02), CPCU, AMIM; President, Gridiron Insurance Underwriters
    Felicia Rawlin (BS RMI ’94), CPCU, ASLI; EVP, Head of Brokerage Property, Dellwood Insurance
    Tim Scollo (BS RMI & FIN ’14), Director, Product Line Leadership, Markel Specialty
    Liz Smith (MS-RMI ’17), Risk & Insurance Manager, TD SYNNEX

Past Speakers

October 24, 2024

  • Introduction to Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance
    Albert Geraci, ARM, ASLI; Area President at Risk Placement Services, Inc.
    Lauren Savage, CPCU; President - Private Flood Division at Tokio Marine Highland
     
  • Regulatory Framework for Surplus Lines Insurance in Florida
    Mark Shealy, CEO and Executive Director, Florida Surplus Lines Service Office
    Bryan Young, ASLI; Director of Agent and Insurer Services at Florida Surplus Lines Service Office

     
  • Career Paths and Professional Tips Discussion
    Albert Geraci, ARM, ASLI; Area President at Risk Placement Services, Inc.
    Lauren Savage, CPCU; President - Private Flood Division at Tokio Marine Highland
    Mark Shealy, CEO and Executive Director, Florida Surplus Lines Service Office

    Bryan Young, ASLI; Director of Agent and Insurer Services at Florida Surplus Lines Service Office

    Watch the video.