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A look at excess & surplus insurance (with Wendy Houser)

Season 7, Ep. 15

Welcome to Insurance Covered, the podcast that covers everything insurance.


In this episode, Wendy Houser, President of US Wholesale and Specialty at Markel, shares insights into the world of excess and surplus insurance, its regulation, and its significance in the evolving insurance landscape. Discover how E&S fills gaps in coverage, the differences between admitted and non-admitted insurers, and the future of this dynamic market.


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