Who We Are
At the Surplus Line Association of California (SLACAL), we don’t sell insurance—we make sure businesses can access it when traditional coverage isn’t an option. As the sole organization overseeing the state’s $20+ billion surplus lines marketplace, we help brokers find solutions for unique or hard-to-place risks.
Each year, we review and process over a million transactions, provide compliance tools and education courses and track insurer stability to keep the market strong and secure. Simply put: we help keep coverage available when it matters most.
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Keynote Speaker
Cybersecurity Expert
Mr. O’Neill is a former FBI operative turned cybersecurity strategist whose undercover work helped capture one of the most notorious spies in U.S. history. His experience infiltrating Robert Hanssen’s operation inspired the Hollywood thriller Breach and his bestselling memoir Gray Day: My Undercover Mission to Expose America’s First Cyber Spy. Drawing from his extraordinary career, Mr. O’Neill will share gripping insights on building trust and managing risk in a high-stakes digital world.
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Spots are filling up fast!
2026 Annual Meeting
All In: Safeguarding the World's 4th Largest Economy
Join our industry’s most important gathering and be part of the dialogue transforming markets, policies and partnerships worldwide.
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Seating is limited.
Learn from top industry leaders, insurance executives, brokers and policymakers
Actionable Insight & Data
Go beyond headlines with exclusive data, analysis and real-world strategies you can apply immediately in underwriting, compliance, claims and more.
Deep Networking
Connect with peers and thought leaders in an environment designed for meaningful exchange and lasting partnerships.
the surplus line association of
california 2026 Annual Meeting
ALL IN
safeguarding the world's largest regulated E&S Market
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Join our industry’s most important gathering and be part of the dialogue transforming markets, policies and partnerships worldwide.
Registration is complimentary for surplus lines professionals. Spots are filling up fast!
What to Expect
Registration
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
All networking opportunities are complimentary, offering you unparalleled access to peers, industry leaders and decision-makers—plus valet parking for your convenience.
What Attendees Said!
I've been attending meetings for many years now and this was truly stunning and fun.
Suzanne P.
The speakers were awesome and hope we can do the same next year. Such a wonderful turnout!
Susan K.
Featured Speakers
From the Surplus Line Association of California
CEO & Executive Director
SLACAL
Benjamin McKay
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Executive Vice President, Western United States
Burns & Wilcox
Rich Gobler
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