1) What is NAPSLO?

The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd. (NAPSLO) is a national trade association representing the surplus lines industry and the wholesale insurance marketing system.

2) What is NAPSLO’s Next Generation?

Next Generation is the under 40 segment of NAPSLO and has been created to a) recruit young talent into the industry, b) increase communication regarding important industry and educational information, c) encourage professional development amongst members, d) act as a liaison between NAPSLO and young talent, and e) create an avenue for young insurance professionals to become more involved in the E&S industry.

3) How much time is involved?

General Membership (0-5 Hours a Month): You can join NAPSLO Next Generation as a member for free, which does not require you to perform any leadership tasks on behalf of the group.  You will simply receive our newsletters and invites for webinars, events, and educational opportunities.  

Leadership (5-10 Hours a Month): By joining our group, for free, you can also volunteer for one of our sub-committees. More details are available at www.napslonextgen.org. We are also seeking volunteers for college campus visits to make presentations about our industry.

4) What are the benefits of joining?

The NAPSLO Next Generation Group offers a wide variety of opportunities and benefits to its members year round, communicated through a quarterly e-newsletter .

Through social networking, young insurance professionals are able to communicate with each other and with more experienced NAPSLO members (Please Visit our Facebook & LinkedIn Groups) NAPSLO Next Generation members are also given a voice within the association involving key industry matters. Along with educational conferences and seminars, you will learn what new, young leaders are doing to stand out. Next Generation offers young insurance professionals a chance to jump start their careers by creating a base of industry contacts, developing important professional skills, and keeping up to date with the latest insurance trends.

NAPSLO’s Next Generation provides leadership, industry training, social networking, and other knowledge necessary for the development and success of young insurance professionals.

5) Are there membership requirements?

You must be employed at a NAPSLO member firm

Must be under the age of 40

At this point in time, membership dues are not required.  So it is free to join! 

6) How do I sign up?

Please fill out the attached Membership Application and return to Yiana Stavrakis (Next Generation Secretary) ystavrakis@metroins.com.  You will receive a Welcome Packet with  more details and your Next Generation Membership ID Number .