“We know the types of losses they’ve
had and how soft the [reinsurance]
stricter on risks, which leads to
creative underwriting, says Steve
Shepard, a transportation under-
writer with Burns & Wilcox.
Fewer PaCKage DeaLS
McNabb says packaged
accounts in the specialty markets
are harder to come by today.
Whereas five years ago it may
have been possible to package
auto-liability, general-liability
and physical-damage coverage
for a fleet of trucks, “there are so
many different places to go for
coverage now,” she says. “Pieces
go everywhere, especially with
the large fleets.
“So if I can’t write it all, you
have to look at where I can be
successful—where is the profit?
What is the loss ratio?” McNabb
says. “You have to stay diversified
and constantly reinvent who and
what you are.” J
“There appears to be stabilization in rates—a lot of flat rate. whether this
positive trend continues—
we’ll have to wait and see.”
Richard Augustyn,
CEO of NIP Group
market was to begin with. There has
to be a connection.”
Meanwhile, in the non-
emergency medical-transportation
segment, underwriters are getting
MEETINGS . At a Glance
SCHEDULE .
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011
At a Glance
NAPSLO 2010
worldwide Facilities
Meeting
Hyatt - 767
10: 30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Invitation Only
great american Custom
Meeting
Hyatt - Annie A
10: 30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.
Open
Beazley
Meetings
Marriott Torrance
10: 30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open
Catlin Specialty
Meeting
Hyatt - Randle B
10: 30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open
THB group
Meeting
Hyatt - Gregory B
10: 30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open
western world
Meeting
Hyatt - Edward C & D
10: 30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open
MONDAY,
OCTOBER 10, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
10: 30 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m.
Brokers’ Lounge & Club Tables &
Message Center Open
noon – 1:00p.m.
Luncheon Buffet in Brokers’ Lounge
2:00 p.m. and 3: 30 p.m.
Leadership Workshop: Develop your
Leadership Style (Betsy A 2nd Level)
(Limited Seats, Pre-Registration
Required)
5: 30 p.m. – 7: 30 p.m.
Opening Reception
(San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina)
