NAPSLO Excess & Surplus Lines School

June 14-17, 2008- St Louis MO
June 17-20, 2008

The E&S School provides educational support to the surplus industry with an improved program. The Education Committee recently worked to examine and update the school's curriculum. Existing classes were also reorganized with a focus on emerging technology and Internet issues. The 2008 E&S School will again be broken up into two different sessions this year.  Registration materials will be mailed in early March and are also available for download at the link below:

2008 E&S School Brochure

The curriculum focuses on five segments: Risk Takers-and various markets; Distribution System - purpose & variations; MGA's and Brokers-managing the business; Market Dynamics-changing environments; and Cops - regulatory agencies.

The school takes place at the Eric P. Newman Education Center in St Louis, MO. Topics from last years E&S School are listed below.

2008 E&S  School Topics

• Cops- Regulation and oversight of the E&S Industry.                                        
• Risk Takers- The advantages and disadvantages of various markets.                                          
• Market Dynamics - The study of changing environments in the E&S marketplace.                                        
• MGAs and Brokers- How MGAs and Brokers maintain, market and manage business with an emphasis on internet technology.                                       
• Where's the Money?- The importance of reviewing financial statements and accounting procedures.                                         
• Distribution System- The complexity, purpose and variations in the E&S market.                

Registration Requirements
The NAPSLO E&S School is designed for insurance professionals with less than five years experience in the surplus lines industry. Persons with more than five years surplus lines experience are encouraged to attend the NAPSLO Advanced School, offered each Fall. 

Hotel Accommodations
Attendees stayed at The Parkway Hotel located at 4550 Forest Park Blvd. The Parkway Hotel is located on the campus of Washington University Medical Center.

Session Location
The Eric P. Newman Education Center is located within walking distance of the hotel. After hotel check-in, attendees should stop by the NAPSLO registration desk (in the hotel lobby), to pick up class materials. All sessions will be held at the Eric P. Newman Education Center.

Registration Materials
Registration materials will be mailed to NAPSLO and AAMGA members in early March. Applicants must work for a NAPSLO or AAMGA member firm.