AM Best to Host Webinar on the 2026 Surplus Lines Market

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OLDWICK - AUGUST 18, 2026 07:47 AM (EDT)
AM Best will host a complimentary webinar, titled, “Inside Today’s Surplus Lines Market,” sponsored by the WSIA Education Foundation, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). Register today.

In this one-hour webinar, a panel of industry leaders in the U.S. surplus lines insurance sector will review the market in addition to highlights from a new report.

Panelists include:

• Patrick Albrecht, president, Associated Insurance Administrators


• Brady Kelley, chief executive officer & president, WSIA Education Foundation


• David Nelson, executive vice president – wholesale, Nationwide E&S/Specialty


• Scott Purviance, chief executive officer, Amwins


• David Blades, associate director, AM Best

Attendees can submit questions during registration or by emailing webinars@ambest.com. Playback will be available shortly afterward.

Those unable to attend the live webinar can still register to receive the playback to view at their convenience.