CIWA, Lloyd’s forge academic partnership

The California Insurance coverage Wholesalers Affiliation (CIWA), a commerce affiliation for California’s E&S insurance coverage wholesalers, carriers, and supporting entities, has introduced an unique partnership with Lloyd’s, marking the affiliation’s inaugural schooling sponsor.

By way of the partnership, CIWA members will achieve entry to specialised academic content material delivered by Lloyd’s. The academic choices shall be introduced by way of digital webinars and in-person classes at CIWA’s biannual occasions.

The latest webinar showcased ideas rising from the Lloyd’s Lab in London, which serves because the innovation hub for the Lloyd’s market. Within the upcoming CIWA Summer season Discussion board, Lloyd’s will current a session titled “Innovation in Insurance coverage: The Key to Resilience in Difficult Instances.”

“The worth that Lloyd’s gives to the E&S wholesale insurance coverage market is unmatched, and CIWA is lucky to get pleasure from such an in depth working relationship and partnership with them,” stated Andrea Home, Training Committee chair at CIWA. “Whereas some brokers have the chance to spend time in London and achieve information and schooling there, others don’t. Our aim at CIWA is to deliver all that Lloyd’s gives to every of our members, in a collaborative and significant method.”

The upcoming session on the CIWA Summer season Discussion board will delve into the challenges confronted by risk-takers and their distribution companions. The session shall be moderated by Hank Watkins, Lloyd’s regional director and president, Americas. It’ll function a panel consisting of Hank Haldeman from Amwins, Janet Beaver from Aurenity, Eva Gonzalez from MUSIC, and Kate Stillwell from FireBreak Danger/Jumpstart Insurance coverage.

“As a frontrunner in insurance coverage thought management and growth, Lloyd’s is happy to have the chance to supply CIWA members with entry to distinctive academic alternatives, supplied in digital and private settings to encourage dialog and change of information,” Watkins stated.

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