WSSLC Interview with Ted Pierce
At the Western States Surplus Lines Conference at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, Pierce commented on the softening market, noticing a decrease in new policies and an increase in policy extensions and renewals. He predicts a decrease in premium volume in 2006.
In a hard market, Ted said, people come to meetings for business. In a soft market, people come to meetings to learn more about the industry. Tune in to this interview to garner even more insight into surplus lines.
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