NAPSLO Excess & Surplus Lines School



2012 E&S School
June 11-14, 2012 • St. Louis, MO

The E&S School provides educational support to the surplus industry with an improved program. The Education Committee has worked to examine and update the school's curriculum. Existing classes were also reorganized with a focus on emerging technology and Internet issues. 

 

In 2011 the curriculum focused on seven segments: Risk Takers-and various markets; Distribution System - purpose & variations; MGA's and Brokers-managing the business; Market Dynamics-changing environments; Cops - regulatory agencies; Where's the Money - reviewing financial statements and accounting procedures and E&S Marketing.

The school takes place at the Eric P. Newman Education Center in St Louis, MO. Topics are listed below.

E&S  School Topics

Cops -  Regulation and oversight of the E&S Industry. (CE Credit approved)                                      

Risk Takers -  The advantages and disadvantages of various markets. (CE Credit approved)                                       

Market Dynamics -  The study of changing environments in the E&S marketplace. (CE Credit approved)                                               

Marketing - The basics of marketing (CE Credit Pending)

MGAs and Brokers-  How MGAs and Brokers maintain, market and manage business with an emphasis on internet technology. (CE Credit approved)       

Where's the Money?-  The importance of reviewing financial statements and accounting procedures. (CE Credit approved)                                               

Distribution System-  The complexity, purpose and variations in the E&S market. (CE Credit approved)                 

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 stay 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 were mailed to NAPSLO and AAMGA members in March. Applicants must work for a NAPSLO or AAMGA member firm.