Jake Diner, CEO of Driveway Software says the UBI market has forever changed with the introduction of Driveway’s smartphone-deployed, cloud-based UBI Platform.

Lexington Insurance President and CEO Jeremy Johnson said industries like energy, construction and transportation have all been improving, and the improved exposure bases within these segments are driving premium growth in the E&S sector.

NAPSLO Executive Director Brady Kelley said retail agents and insurance buyers can rely on wholesalers in their professional and expert approach to finding the right solution for their clients.

Scott Bayer, senior vice president of Tokio Marine Specialty Insurance Company, says the company differentiates itself by product offering.

Roosevelt Mosley, Principal and Consulting Actuary for Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc., says the ultimate goal with predictive analytics is to better understand the data and the information at hand.

Bill Reid, VP in Product Management for Vertafore, said that for 30 years the company has been building software so the independent insurance agents can manage their business by easily connecting to the carriers so both sides can grow their business.

Dan Bergman, Senior Director for Garage at Western Heritage, says garage business has been a cornerstone for the company for many years. Its focus regarding underwriting and claims helps set the company apart from the competition.

Ethan Allen of Lexington Insurance Company, says "with regard to providing insurance, we continue our quest to understand the evolving needs of the segments we serve."

Ziad Kubursi, Senior Vice President and Head of the Management & Professional Liability Division of Philadelphia Insurance Companies, says "we listen to our customers and gauge their responses to better understand their needs."

Joseph Werner of Freedom Specialty said that despite recent Supreme Court decisions that appear favorable for employers, employers still need to be on guard for the possibility of significant employment claims.