OAPSLO Industry News
OAPSLO Board Members Give Back
It would be unusual to find an insurance wholesalers organization that had one Board member who is also the sitting president of a retail insurance agent organization, but OAPSLO actually has TWO! OAPSLO board members Ken Kukral and JB Civille have long been active...
2015 Annual Meeting & Golf Outing Recap
Despite the weather's attempt to put a damper on things, the OAPSLO 2015 Golf Outing was a huge success. Turnout was great and everyone enjoyed the golf and fellowship. OAPSLO would like to thank the following companies for sponsoring this year's golf outing. The golf...
Insuring Drones
Insurance for drones seems to be the hot topic lately. Since the exposure is fairly new, regulations are sparse and ever changing and historical data is non-existent, it only makes sense that the Excess & Surplus side of the industry will the first with offerings....
Insuring the Apple Watch
The release of the Apple Watch last month created quite a stir, and early estimates are that Apple sold out within minutes of opening the pre-order website and nearly a million watches were sold the first week of retail distribution. While the low end model might not...
Great American Announces Expanded Capacity for Pollution Products
Great American Insurance Group Environmental Announces Expanded Capacity for Pollution Products CINCINNATI -- April 7, 2015 -- Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce $50 million per loss/$100 million policy aggregate limits of liability for its complete...
Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers Report Strong 2014
The Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers has released the results of their annual member survey. The survey results show an increase in both written premium and capital and surplus of $4 billion, and net income of $11 billion. The study cites lower...
May I See Your License, Registration, and Smartphone?
With the passage of Ohio Senate Bill 255, effective March 23, 2015, Ohioans can officially use an electronic version of proof of auto insurance. Joining 31 other states that already allowed electronic proof of insurance, the new law allows motorists to show digital...
2015 OAPSLO Golf Outing
The OAPSLO 2015 Annual Meeting and Golf outing has been set for July 14, 2015 at Rattlesnake Ridge Golf Club in Sunbury, OH. The Board Meeting will begin at 10:00am and everyone is welcome to come and participate. The practice range will be available starting at...
NAPSLO Professional Selling Skills Course
The NAPSLO Professional Selling Skills Course is scheduled for April- 14-15th in Scottsdale, AZ. The deadline for registration is March 12th, 2015. Tuition is $995. The course is open to any surplus lines professional that is a member of NAPSLO or AAMGA. Go here for...
Coverys Creates New E&S Company
Coverys, a medical professional liability insurance provider, announced the creation of Coverys Specialty Insurance Company (Coverys Specialty), a new excess and surplus lines underwriting company. The new offering rounds out the company’s suite of products and...