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.
2025 Fall Speakers
Thursday, September 25
- Chris Siegel, RPLU, CIC, CRIS, ARM, AAI; Burns & Wilcox
Scott Smith, MAGL, MAM, ASLI; RSUI
John Vratsinas; Atlantic Specialty Risk
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
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