Unlocking Opportunities in Specialty & E&S

10:40 - 11:15
Panel: Specialty Lines Unplugged – Financial, Construction, Cyber and Beyond
SHORE ZONE
Specialty is where the market gets interesting—and complex. In this scenario‑driven panel, brokers and underwriters walk through real‑world situations, from founder sales to PE and roll‑up plays to complex construction and cyber exposures. Hear where they’re seeing profitable growth, how capacity and pricing are shifting, and the questions to ask clients and markets. Leave with practical niches to target and a checklist for your next high‑stakes placement or transaction.
10:40–11:15
E&S Unfiltered: The Insider’s Guide for 2026
PALM ZONE
E&S is where some of the toughest—and most interesting—business is happening. In this session, top E&S brokers, MGAs, and underwriters break down how they’re accessing capacity, navigating shifting appetites, and solving for risks the standard market won’t touch. Learn practical strategies for building strong carrier and MGA relationships, handling difficult claims conversations, and using tech to streamline submissions. Delegates will leave with insider perspectives and new approaches to winning in the 2026 E&S market.
13:35 - 14:15
Panel: Claims & Courtroom Chaos: Surviving Nuclear Verdicts in the E&S Era
OCEAN ZONE
Litigation, social inflation, and “nuclear” jury awards are reshaping the E&S landscape, and claims missteps are more expensive than ever. Step into the trenches with claims and legal experts as they share how early intervention, advanced analytics, and tight broker‑carrier‑counsel coordination can change outcomes—from reserving and defence strategy to settlement posture. Walk away with a sharper checklist of questions to ask on every large, complex claim and a clearer story to take back to clients about what’s really at stake.
10:30 - 11:30
Discussion Table: How do you build and maintain client trust in E&S placements, especially in a volatile market?
DISCUSSION TABLE
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  • How do you build trust with clients you’re skeptical of, and where do you draw the line?
  • Why are brokers overpromising coverage to secure placements, and how can we overcome this?
  • What are the best transparency tactics for demanding clients, and which ones have backfired for you?
  • What creative strategies have helped you secure coverage when markets are tight?
10:30 - 11:30
Discussion Table: How do you stay ahead of volatility in the E&S market and make confident placement decisions?
DISCUSSION TABLE
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  • Which risks are worth pushing into E&S, and how do you evaluate what’s too dangerous?
  • Are brokers adapting faster than carriers, or vice versa—and what can we learn from each other?
  • Who are the partners you trust most when markets shift overnight, and why?
  • What lessons have you learned from placements that didn’t go as planned?

10:30 - 11:30
Discussion Table: What creative strategies help brokers secure E&S coverage when traditional markets say no?
DISCUSSION TABLE

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  • When “no” is the market answer, which creative approaches have actually worked for you?
  • Are MGAs and wholesalers reliable partners, or just placeholders—and how do you tell the difference?
  • Which client communications have helped prevent panic when coverage is scarce?
  • How do you manage client expectations and maintain trust in tough market conditions?
10:30 - 11:30
Discussion Table: How is the E&S market evolving, and what does it mean for brokers and clients?
DISCUSSION TABLE

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  • Which emerging industries are driving demand for E&S, and which are just hype?
  • Are brokers evaluating new products critically, or just chasing trends?
  • Who is innovating in distribution, and who is being left behind?
  • What strategies are helping you stay ahead as the E&S landscape shifts?
12:00 - 13:00
Discussion Table: How do you build and maintain client trust in E&S placements, especially in a volatile market?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • How do you build trust with clients you’re skeptical of, and where do you draw the line?
  • Why are brokers overpromising coverage to secure placements, and how can we overcome this?
  • What are the best transparency tactics for demanding clients, and which ones have backfired for you?
  • What creative strategies have helped you secure coverage when markets are tight?
12:00 - 13:00
Discussion Table: How do you stay ahead of volatility in the E&S market and make confident placement decisions?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • Which risks are worth pushing into E&S, and how do you evaluate what’s too dangerous?
  • Are brokers adapting faster than carriers, or vice versa—and what can we learn from each other?
  • Who are the partners you trust most when markets shift overnight, and why?
  • What lessons have you learned from placements that didn’t go as planned?
12:00 - 13:00
Discussion Table: What creative strategies help brokers secure E&S coverage when traditional markets say no?
DISCUSSION TABLE

Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!

  • When “no” is the market answer, which creative approaches have actually worked for you?
  • Are MGAs and wholesalers reliable partners, or just placeholders—and how do you tell the difference?
  • Which client communications have helped prevent panic when coverage is scarce?
  • How do you manage client expectations and maintain trust in tough market conditions?
12:00 – 13:00
Discussion Table: How is the E&S market evolving, and what does it mean for brokers and clients?
DISCUSSION TABLE

Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!

  • Which emerging industries are driving demand for E&S, and which are just hype?
  • Are brokers evaluating new products critically, or just chasing trends?
  • Who is innovating in distribution, and who is being left behind?
  • What strategies are helping you stay ahead as the E&S landscape shifts?
13:30 - 14:30
Discussion Table: How do you build and maintain client trust in E&S placements, especially in a volatile market?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • How do you build trust with clients you’re skeptical of, and where do you draw the line?
  • Why are brokers overpromising coverage to secure placements, and how can we overcome this?
  • What are the best transparency tactics for demanding clients, and which ones have backfired for you?
  • What creative strategies have helped you secure coverage when markets are tight?

13:30 –14:30
Discussion Table: How do you stay ahead of volatility in the E&S market and make confident placement decisions?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • Which risks are worth pushing into E&S, and how do you evaluate what’s too dangerous?
  • Are brokers adapting faster than carriers, or vice versa—and what can we learn from each other?
  • Who are the partners you trust most when markets shift overnight, and why?
  • What lessons have you learned from placements that didn’t go as planned?
12:30 - 14:00
Discussion Table: What creative strategies help brokers secure E&S coverage when traditional markets say no?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • When “no” is the market answer, which creative approaches have actually worked for you?
  • Are MGAs and wholesalers reliable partners, or just placeholders—and how do you tell the difference?
  • Which client communications have helped prevent panic when coverage is scarce?
  • How do you manage client expectations and maintain trust in tough market conditions?
12:30 - 14:30
Discussion Table: How is the E&S market evolving, and what does it mean for brokers and clients?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • Which emerging industries are driving demand for E&S, and which are just hype?
  • Are brokers evaluating new products critically, or just chasing trends?
  • Who is innovating in distribution, and who is being left behind?
  • What strategies are helping you stay ahead as the E&S landscape shifts?
14:00 - 14:35
E&S Innovation Lab: Designing Coverage for Tomorrow’s Wild Risks
SHORE ZONE
Some risks are too complex—or too “wild”—for the standard market. In this interactive lab, underwriters, MGAs, and brokers walk through how new E&S products and structures are being built for exposures like wildfires, hurricanes, cyber, and social inflation. See how data, analytics, and creative underwriting are being used to craft solutions, and work with peers to build a short checklist of questions and data points you can bring to your next “too hard” risk.
15:00 - 16:00
Discussion Table: How do you build and maintain client trust in E&S placements, especially in a volatile market?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • How do you build trust with clients you’re skeptical of, and where do you draw the line?
  • Why are brokers overpromising coverage to secure placements, and how can we overcome this?
  • What are the best transparency tactics for demanding clients, and which ones have backfired for you?
  • What creative strategies have helped you secure coverage when markets are tight?
15:00 - 16:00
Discussion Table: How do you stay ahead of volatility in the E&S market and make confident placement decisions?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • Which risks are worth pushing into E&S, and how do you evaluate what’s too dangerous?
  • Are brokers adapting faster than carriers, or vice versa—and what can we learn from each other?
  • Who are the partners you trust most when markets shift overnight, and why?
  • What lessons have you learned from placements that didn’t go as planned?
15:00 – 16:00
Discussion Table: What creative strategies help brokers secure E&S coverage when traditional markets say no?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • When “no” is the market answer, which creative approaches have actually worked for you?
  • Are MGAs and wholesalers reliable partners, or just placeholders—and how do you tell the difference?
  • Which client communications have helped prevent panic when coverage is scarce?
  • How do you manage client expectations and maintain trust in tough market conditions?
15:00 - 16:00
Discussion Table: How is the E&S market evolving, and what does it mean for brokers and clients?
DISCUSSION TABLE
Secure your seat at a Discussion Table ahead of time before they fill up!
  • Which emerging industries are driving demand for E&S, and which are just hype?
  • Are brokers evaluating new products critically, or just chasing trends?
  • Who is innovating in distribution, and who is being left behind?
  • What strategies are helping you stay ahead as the E&S landscape shifts?