2025 Annual Meeting
An Era of
Transformation
This year’s Annual Meeting serves as your guide to the surplus lines marketplace in an era of transformation. As the industry embraces emerging technologies, shifting risks and new market demands, this event will empower you to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Bringing together industry leaders, insurance executives, brokers and policymakers, it promises to be a who’s who of networking—offering unmatched opportunities to forge relationships that will shape the future of surplus lines.
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Seating is limited.
Networking
Opportunities
- Build industry connections, gain new perspectives and position yourself at the forefront of a high-growth market.
- Access exclusive forecasts and actionable data focused on premiums and risk in California.
- Registration, valet parking, networking lunch and post-meeting cocktail reception at “View Lounge” on the 39th floor of the Marriott Marquis are complimentary for surplus lines professionals.
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What To Expect
All networking opportunities are complimentary for surplus lines professionals, offering you unparalleled access to peers, industry leaders and decision-makers—plus valet parking for your convenience.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam
A global authority on the metaverse, AI and the future of work, he will deliver a transformative keynote tailored to our industry’s challenges and opportunities.
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Seating is limited.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam
A global authority on the metaverse, AI and the future of work, he will deliver a transformative keynote tailored to our industry’s challenges and opportunities.
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Seating is limited.
Featured Speakers
RICH GOBLER
BOARD CHAIR
THE SURPLUS LINE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
Executive Vice President, Western United States, at Burns & Wilcox
BENJAMIN MCKAY
CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THE SURPLUS LINE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
MIKHAIL GORSHUNOV
DATA SCIENTIST
THE SURPLUS LINE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
The Venue
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street,
San Francisco, California, USA, 94103
Networking event for attendees following the annual meeting at the historic 39th floor “View Lounge” – appetizers and cocktails provided.
Setting The Bar High: The World’s Best Bars With A View
Published by American Express Essentials:
“It’s all in the name, and deservedly so, at this perennially popular bar. Situated atop the Marriott Marquis hotel on the 39th floor, massive vaulted windows offer breathtaking views of the skyline and distinctive landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid.”
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Seating is limited.