Phoenix–A planned effort and a twist of political fate are helping the nation's surplus lines carriers increase their clout in Washington, according to a briefing delivered at an industry conference here.

The bulked-up lobbying effort was discussed here at the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. mid-winter meeting.

NAPSLO last November approved the creation of a political action committee (PAC), which now has $40,000 in its coffers before starting any real solicitation, Dick Bouhan, the group's executive director, told membership Friday.

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