More than 4,000 insurance professionals converged in San Diego Tuesday, Nov. 16 for the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) 2021 Annual Marketplace with many winding down the day of meetings at the professional and financial line reception.

As the sun began its descent into the San Diego Bay's horizon, old friends embraced, new business connections were further solidified and many remarked on the joy of being able to meet in person after a year of Zoom meetings and virtual events.

While the professional and financial lines reception drew a robust crowd, it served as a preamble to the official launch of the WSIA Annual Marketplace on Wed., Nov. 17, with the early opening of the Brokers' Lounge Zones and The Club.

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Steve Hallo

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