WSIA 2021 Annual Marketplace Schedule: Wed., Nov. 17

All Annual Marketplace attendees are encouraged to attend U40-hosted educational sessions.

WSIA’a U40 networking group is open to any under-40 employee of a WSIA member firm. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association’s U40 group is designed specifically for insurance professionals under the age of 40 who are currently employed by WSIA member firms.

U40 encourages the exchange of educational and industry-critical information among members, promotes professionalism, and is an avenue for young insurance professionals to become more involved in the surplus lines community. There is no charge to become a WSIA’s U40 member, and any under-40 employee of a WSIA member firm can apply online here.

U40 will host two sessions and a reception this week, and all Annual Marketplace attendees are invited to attend and participate.

Here’s a look at these and other upcoming events happy during the WSIA 2021 Annual Marketplace

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Safe Expo Verification and Badge Pickup for Pre-registered Attendees

Marina Terrace – Outside between the Hyatt and Marriott

Marketplace On-site Registration

Palm Foyer – Hyatt – 2nd Level

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

 Breakfast Buffet in The Club and Brokers’ Lounge (Zones 1-3 and 6)

The Club – Marriott Grand Ballroom – Marriott – Lobby Level

Zone 1 & 2 – Seaport Ballroom – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Zone 3 – Harbor Ballroom – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Zone 6 – Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer – Marriott – Lobby Level

7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Club and Brokers’ Lounge 

The Club – Marriott Grand Ballroom – Marriott – Lobby Level

Broker’s Lounge Zones 1-2 – Seaport Ballroom – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Brokers’ Lounge Zone 3 – Harbor Ballroom – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Broker’s Lounge Zones 4 – Outside between the Hyatt and Marriott

Brokers’ Lounge Zones 5 – Grand Ballroom Terrace – Marriott – Lobby Level

Brokers’ Lounge Zones 6 – Grand Ballroom Foyer – Marriott – Lobby Level

7:30 a.m. – 600 p.m.

Information & Courtesy Desks and Club Desk

Seaport Foyer – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer – Marriott – Lobby Level

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon Buffet in The Club and Brokers’ Lounge (Zones 1-3 and 6)

The Club – Marriott Grand Ballroom – Marriott – Lobby Level

Zone 1 & 2 – Seaport Ballroom – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Zone 3 – Harbor Ballroom – Hyatt – 2nd Level

Zone 6 – Marriott Grand Ballroom Foyer – Marriott  - Lobby Level

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Education Session: Parametric Insurance, hosted by WSIA’s U40 (open)

San Diego Ballroom C – Marriott – Lobby Level

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Education Session: Parametric Insurance, hosted by WSIA’s U40 San Diego Ballroom C – Marriott, Lobby Level

Presenters: Barbara Ingraham, Managing Director, Excess & Surplus, Verisk Insurance Solutions Alex Kaplan, Executive Vice President for Alternative Risk, Amwins Group Daniel Vetter, Head North America, Descartes Insurance Solutions, Inc.’

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Opening Reception – Networking Street Party

Outside between the Hyatt and Marriott

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Executive Panel, hosted by WSIA’s U40 San Diego Ballroom C – Marriott, Lobby Level

Panelists: Cristi Carrington, Principal, Director of Underwriting, Brown & Riding Bryan Clark, President, Gorst & Compass Erin Dolan, Senior Vice President, Analytics and Communications, RSUI Carlton Maner, CEO and Global Property Practice Leader, U.S. Division, AXIS

Moderator: Adam Care, Business Segment Leader, Vice President of CAD IoT, HSB

A reception honoring U40, New Members, Past Directors and WSIA Interns follows from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. All Marketplace attendees are invited to join us in San Diego Ballroom C for the reception.

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