Events

WSIA 2026 Underwriting Summit

WSIA 2026 Underwriting Summit
Format
In person
Location
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Nashville, TN 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
Organizer
WSIA
Elysian participation
Attending · Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Thank you, WSIA!

Thank you to WSIA for hosting the 2026 Underwriting Summit at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, March 22 to 25. The program centered on meetings and conversation for WSIA firm leaders, with an emphasis on the underwriting and delegated authority segments of the membership.

Elysian attended the 2026 WSIA Underwriting Summit in Nashville. The schedule included an opening reception on Sunday, March 22, a networking reception hosted by WSIA's U40 on Tuesday, March 24, and the WSIA Education Foundation Golf Tournament on Wednesday, March 25.


On-Site at the Summit

The Summit brought WSIA member firms together at the Gaylord Opryland for meetings and conversation across the E&S and specialty markets, and Elysian joined them there.

The 2026 Underwriting Summit centered on conversation among WSIA firm leaders, with an emphasis on underwriting and delegated authority. Teams in either segment with claims questions can get in touch with Elysian.

Who Attended

  • Grace Hanson, Elysian's Founder and CEO.

    Grace Hanson

    Founder & CEO

    5x Chief Claims Officer across Starr Excess (AIG), Allied World, Homesite, Hiscox, and Hippo. Qualified attorney and recognized industry innovator.

  • Julia Houk

    Julia Houk

    Sales Executive

    Julia brings 25+ years in commercial insurance and risk solutions, with senior business development roles at Gallagher Bassett, Sedgwick, and ESIS. She serves on the 2026-2027 WSIA Insurtech Committee.

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