Upon reflection of NAPSLO's more than 40-year history of providing networking opportunities, regulatory and legislative advocacy, and education and career development programs, I believe the industry's future is very bright and well-positioned for continued growth and opportunity.

NAPSLO to address the industry challenge of building a multigenerational workforce during its Mid-Year Leadership Forum, set for Feb.23-25 in Miami.

In addition to providing a premier networking and meeting venue for member firms, the 2015 NAPSLO Mid-Year Leadership Forumset for Feb.23-25 in Miamiwill also offer attendees insights into an important issue facing many insurance-industry leaders.

The NRRAs national framework and establishment of home state regulation and taxation of surplus lines has produced tremendous benefits for the E&S industry.

The NRRAs national framework and establishment of home state regulation and taxation of surplus lines has produced tremendous benefits for the E&S industry.

The surplus lines industry is healthy, with slight growth anticipated for the coming year. The last nine years indicate that companies are financially stable, which points to a proven business model that shows the value and importance of surplus lines and the wholesale distribution system in the insurance industry.

Since the NRRAs enactment, NAPSLO has worked hard to advocate for the laws proper implementation and fully realize the goals of the federal law.