WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association)

The 2025-2026 scholarship application is now open! https://bit.ly/48W8SyL. Up to 30 $5,000 scholarships will be awarded; $2,500 for Fall 2025 and $2,500 for Spring 2026. Please check out the WSIA website or application page for more information on how to earn a WSIA scholarship.

Are you looking for opportunities to bring your leadership to the next level? Look no further; WSIA has something for you! https://bit.ly/3Atafbx. Join us in February for Surplus Lines Management, Collaborative Selling and Negotiations and Leader as Coach, all in Atlanta. If you're looking for ways to enhance your communication skills, learn different leadership methodologies and develop your coaching skills, then these programs might be right for you!

WSIA's November microlearning https://bit.ly/3Cd8MGK focuses on subtle acts of exclusion that are related to religion, and how you can learn to navigate religious freedom in the workplace to foster belonging for your team members. The Civility Series also continues, with new resources on respect and why it's essential at the office.

November is celebrated as Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions of all Native Americans. Raise awareness by changing your banner below.

This is the last day to register for the WSIA Extreme Risk Takers Atlanta Symposium. https://bit.ly/3Ygatuy. Join us for industry education, networking opportunities and a career fair for only $25.

The October WSIA News includes updates to AM Best's 2024 report, results of WSIA's membership survey and related FAQs, and the opportunity for your firm to host a WSIA intern next summer. Also, save the date for 2025 Underwriting Summit registration launch on January 8! https://bit.ly/4fekFKJ

Don't miss these important regulatory and legislative updates for members, including details on emergency orders issued in response to recent hurricanes. https://bit.ly/3UhvovR

The registration deadline for the WSIA Atlanta Symposium has been extended to Thursday, October 24! https://bit.ly/3Ygatuy. Join us for industry education, networking opportunities and a career fair! Register today for only $25!

Thank you to everyone who attended our education programs last week in Scottsdale, and thank you to our amazing facilitators Barbara Habel, Mary Haefer, JD,CPCU, Ronald Keller, AU-M, ASLI, AIS, CRIS, MRIS, TRIP, Elissa Kelly, Mick Kroll, Amy Reczek, Chris Schramm, CPCU, ASLI and Joshua Steele, CRIS, MRIS, TRIP for making these programs possible! We hope everyone returned home with actionable tactics to use in the office, as well as new connections with industry peers.

The top 17 WSIA interns recently participated in WSIA's Annual Marketplace. Clark Didavi and Malachi Ramirez were chosen as the Carlton Maner Scholars, earning an automatic spot in the 2025 WSIA Internship Program, along with a $2,500 scholarship and a day spent with an industry leader. Angelica Ledezma and Theodor Thoenes were selected as the J.H. Blades Scholars, earning a three-week experience in London and a $2,500 scholarship. Congratulations to these four students, and thank you to all of the 2024 interns! If you're interested in becoming a 2025 WSIA intern, please apply by Monday, October 14. https://bit.ly/3BF6TSX.