LSLA Convention in the Works

The Louisiana Surplus Line Association (LSLA) is holding its 2003 Annual Convention April 2-4, 2003 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.

Convention participants will have the opportunity to explore “PROBLEM ISSUES IN THE MARKET.” One of the featured speakers, Terry Ebbert, chief of Homeland Security for the City of New Orleans, will address “Terrorism Issues & The Importance of Our Region to the Economic Health of Our Country.” Other speakers include Graham Clarke, chief executive, Miller Group, London; Robert Wooley, Louisiana Acting Insurance Commissioner; and George Dale, Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance.

In addition, Neal Simpson, regional underwriting manager, AIG, will present “The D&O Industry in 2003: The Need for Responsible Leadership.” Trenton Eversull, NECC, will speak on “Mold Issues,” and David Cefalu of Associates Claims & Insurance Services will present “Residential Contractors Underwriting, Claims Issues & Trends.”

Other issues to be addressed at the convention include: “Errors & Omissions and Medical Issues” and “Property Issues / Wind Coverage.”

For more information about the convention, visit the LSLA Web site at www.lsla.bizland.com.