It's fair to say that William Newton understands a lot about builders, having served as leader of a California wholesaler that derives much of its business from agents seeking coverage for residential contractors and homebuilders.

As he takes over the role of NAPSLO president for the 2006-2007 year, Mr. Newton plans to build on the work of his predecessors–pulling in more funds for the NAPSLO Political Action Committee and getting surplus lines reform legislation through the U.S. Senate, he said during a recent interview.

For Mr. Newton, on a personal level, this past year has been one of figuring out how to bolster the foundation of something he has already built–a wholesale brokerage business that he started in 1984.

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