NAPSLO members recognized for their service

David Hartoch was awarded the Charles A.  McAlear/NAPSLO Industry Award during the awards ceremonies at the 2003 Annual Convention.

The Industry Award was established in the 1980s to honor those who have made significant contributions to the surplus lines industry.

"Much of the growth and success of this years annual convention can be attributed to actions  he promoted years ago when he was president and on the Board of the Association," said  NAPSLO President Nick Cortezi.

Hartoch served as NAPSLO President from 1993-94.  During that time he promoted ideas such as  adding  a Brokers' Lounge for networking and  expanding the convention an additional day. He was also a member of the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation Board from 1992-95. Hartoch also was credited with inspiring the NAPSLO/NAIC  School, attended by insurance regulators. 

Other recognitions included the President's Award, which was presented to Andrew  S. Frazier, CPCU, Lawrence M. Wesson, Jr., and John  F.  Wood, III, CIC, CIW, Legislative Committee Co-Chairs.  

The award recognized their recent work overseeing  the Legislative Committee.  During the past year, the committee drafted a set of Regulatory Principles which will be used by future NAPSLO Boards  and committees  as guidance on legislative and regulatory issues. 

The award, presented by President Cortezi,  recognizes committee chairs for outstanding service.  

Henry Lopez, Evanston Insurance Company,  received the Dana Roehrig Award from Past President Tap Johnson for outstanding service on a committee. 

Lopez served on the School Advisory Committee and was recognized for his part in putting together the Negotiation Skills seminar which was held in the Chicago area recently.  This may be the first of many short seminars on regional topics that NAPSLO plans to make available to members.  

In addition to recognizing the award winners, outgoing Board member E.G. Lassiter, CPCU, was recognized with a plaque as he completed his Board service.   

Past President Tap Johnson was also recognized for completing his service on the Board, and Mr. Cortezi was recognized for his service as President.

Also during the award ceremony, H. James Griffith received the PresidentÕs Gavel from outgoing President Cortezi.

In  addition, member firms that had hosted summer interns in 2003 were recognized.  Each received a plaque for their contribution to the Internship Program.

Wholesale Broker firms recognized were: Arlington /Roe & Co.; Benchmark Management Group, Continental Agency of Florida; CRC Insurance Services; Partners Specialty Group, LLC; Quirk & Company; U.S. Risk Insurance Group; and Westrope & Associates.

Company firms recognized were: Colony Insurance Co.; Essex Insurance Co.;  Evanston Insurance Co.; General Star Indemnity Co.; Great American Custom;  Markel Southwest Underwriters, Inc.; Scottsdale Insurance Co.; and Western World Insurance Group. 

HSBC Insurance Brokers Limited was also  recognized for hosting Mindy Peters, the 2002 J.H. Blades Scholar, during her internship  in London this summer.