Possibly the greatest reward for the WSIA Legislative Committee is when members see their efforts catalyze advancements in the surplus line industry. Possibly the greatest reward for the WSIA Legislative Committee is when members see their efforts catalyze advancements in the surplus line industry. (ALM Media archives)

If you were to ask Keri Kish in January about what legislative priorities were top-of-mind for her this year, the COVID-19 pandemic wouldn't be on her list.

The onset of the global health crisis not only shifted the focus of the insurance industry but also of the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA). Its Legislative Advocacy team and Legislative Committee work directly with state and federal regulators and lawmakers to represent WSIA members' interests and promote the wholesale, specialty and surplus lines industry.

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Heather A. Turner

Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].

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