2017 Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association
Annual Meeting
Exploring the Future with PSLA
May 3 & 4, 2017
Kimpton Hotel Monaco
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dear PSLA Colleague:
The Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association cordially invites you to attend the
2017 Annual Meeting on May 3 & 4, 2017. We look forward to hosting the
meeting in Western Pennsylvania at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh.
At this meeting we will bring together the various elements comprising the surplus
lines marketplace in Pennsylvania. The Annual Meeting is a vitally important
opportunity for you, your company and your colleagues to gain information relating
to industry changes, emerging risks and regulatory developments.
I hope you and members of your organization will join us and your surplus lines
colleagues for this extremely informative conference. I look forward to welcoming
you at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 3 & 4, 2017.
Dennis Lewandowski
President, Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association
Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association
2017 Annual Meeting
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Social Reception to include Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres and
Reception Stations
Thursday, May 4, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks – President, Dennis Lewandowski
9:05 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
Business Meeting
 Financial Report – Chief Financial Officer, Steve Masterson
 Stamping Office Report – Executive Director, Marie Rudert
 Results from the Ballots – Joel C. Hopkins, Esq.
9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Frank Coonelly – President of the Pittsburgh Pirates
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
 Meeting of the Board of Directors to Elect Officers
10:15 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Announcement of Officers – Joel C. Hopkins, Esq.
10:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Surplus Lines Opportunities: Cyber-risks, Medical Marijuana and
the Internet of Things CE Course Presented by Saul Ewing LLP
12:30 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned Followed by Lunch
Friday, May 5, 2017
If you would be interested in purchasing tickets to the Pittsburgh Pirates/Milwaukee Brewers
baseball game at 7:05 p.m. please note it on the registration form or email
[email protected]. PSLA will contact you with further information. We must receive
the information prior to April 3, 2017.
General Information
Hotel Information
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh might be all shiny and new, but the building and the city go
way back. As in, President Teddy Roosevelt back. To be precise, the year was 1903 when the
city’s iconic Beaux Arts-style building was erected, and it has had many lives since, firstly an
electric company and lastly the home of Reed Smith law firm. Today, while the exterior retains
its original glory, the inside is stamped with the Kimpton Hotel Monaco’s signature style:
vibrant and whimsical, with bold pops of color. Collections of art and sculpture abound,
arousing the curiosities of the diverse group of visitors.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco
620 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 471-1170 Phone
(412) 471-1131 Fax
Hotel Directions
Directions from the North
Travel 1-79S to I-579 (Veteran’s Bridge). Take the Seventh Avenue exit, and then continue onto
Seventh Avenue. Turn left onto William Penn Place, and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is
on the left.
Directions from South and West
Travel I-79N follow signs to I-376 East to Pittsburgh. Follow I-376E to Pittsburgh. Take exit 71A
on the left to merge onto Grant Street. Turn left onto Seventh Avenue, then again onto William
Penn Place. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is on the left.
Directions from East
Travel I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) and exit onto I-376W/US-22 towards Pittsburgh. Take exit
71A on the left to merge onto Grant Street. Turn left onto Seventh Avenue, then again onto
William Penn Place. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh is on the left.
General Information
Hotel Reservations
Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Kimpton Hotel Monaco by clicking on the
PSLA’s special link or by calling 855-338-3837. Please be sure to indicate that you are part of
the PSLA Annual Meeting to secure the special negotiated rate of $209.00/night (plus
applicable taxes). This special rate will be available only to PSLA members attending the Annual
Meeting until April 10, 2017 or until the room block is sold out, after which regular rates apply
upon availability.
Dining
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco features the Commoner which is anything but common. American
classics with a touch of the unexpected are at the heart of this Downtown Pittsburgh
restaurant. The vibrant design recalls Pittsburgh’s industrial past and complements a kitchen
that excels at adding modern flourishes to classic comforts. The culinary team serves an
authentic, locally-focused ingredient driven menu made to pair with their robust selection of
local beers and craft spirits to complete the Amerian tavern feel. Room service is also available
if you prefer to enjoy an exceptional meal in the comfort of your stylish hotel room.
Dress Code
The dress code for the Annual Meeting is Business Casual.
Area Attractions
There are many local attractions to visit while in the area. The following are a few places of
interest to visit while attending the Annual Meeting.
The Andy Warhol Museum
National Aviary
Carnegie Museum of National History
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Carnegie Museum of Art
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Duquesne Incline
Pittsburgh Opera
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park
The Frick Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Great Allegheny Passage
PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh
Mount Washington
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association
2017 Annual Meeting Registration
Please print and mail the completed form together with payment made payable to the Pennsylvania
Surplus Lines Association, 180 Sheree Boulevard, Suite 3100, Exton, PA 19341.
To qualify for Early Registration, this form and your check must be postmarked by March 20, 2017.
Cancellations received in writing on or before April 21, 2017 will receive a full refund. Written
notifications are accepted via email ([email protected]), fax (610-594-7623) or U.S. mail. No
refunds will be made after close of business April 21, 2017.
A separate registration form must be completed for each registrant. An identification badge will be
issued to each registrant based on the registration form received.
Early Registration (postmarked by March 20, 2017)
Registration (postmarked after March 20, 2017)
Name:
Email:
Company:
Address:
Address:
City:
$250
$275
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Phone:
State:
Zip:
Lodging
Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Kimpton Hotel Monaco by clicking on the PSLA’s
special link or by calling 855-338-3837. Please be sure to indicate that you are part of the PSLA Annual
Meeting to secure the special negotiated rate of $209.00/night (plus applicable taxes). This special rate
will be available only to PSLA members attending the Annual Meeting until April 10, 2017 or until the
room block is sold out, after which regular rates apply upon availability. Guest accommodations will be
available at 3:00 p.m. on arrival day and reserved until 12:00 p.m. noon on departure day. The Kimpton
Hotel Monaco will do their best to accommodate requests for late checkouts. Requests should be made
to the front desk on the departure day. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco may charge for late checkouts.
Pittsburgh Pirates/Milwaukee Brewers
Please complete the information below or email [email protected] if you are interested in being
contacted about tickets to the Pittsburgh Pirates/Milwaukee Brewers game at 7:05 p.m. on May 5, 2017.
We must receive the information by April 3, 2017.
Estimated Number of Tickets:
Name of Individual to be contacted:
Email/Phone Number you prefer to be contacted:
Please contact Debbie Smailer at 610-594-1340, extension 103 or [email protected] with any
questions.