NAPSLO Symposium

On March 25-26, 2011, for the first time the Katie School of Insurance and Gamma Iota Sigma hosted the 8th National Assocation of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Symposium at the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Chicago. Industry professionals and students from 6 universities across the country participated in "Extreme Risk Takers VIII" weekend event. This event is sponsored by Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation.

Illinois State's Katie School of Insurance and Gamma Iota Sigma attendees at the Wyndam Hotel in March 2011

Events of the Symposium

Educational sessions with various presenters and topics within the surplus lines industry
Dinner boat cruise aboard Odyssey II on Lake Michigan
Other lunches and dinners in downtown Chicago

Objectives of the Symposium

Introduce college undergraduates to the surplus lines industry
Student interaction with other insurance students from different schools
Create networking opportunities with industry executives and other students to build relationships for the future

View an article written by one of the students in attendence of the 2011 NAPSLO Symposium.

View the 2011 NAPSLO Symposium photo album.