Surplus Lines Decoded with Glenn Leung

Surplus Lines Decoded with Glenn Leung

From IN-the-Know by The Institutes CPCU Society

April 8, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

In this episode, Glenn Leung discusses his experience in the surplus lines sector and the impact of AI on the industry.

Glenn Leung is the Vice President of the Surplus Line Association of California (SLA), which serves as the statutory surplus line advisory organization of the California Department of Insurance. Glenn leads a team focused on analyzing the financial solvency of nonadmitted insurers in California, and his team reviews 150 U.S. and Alien insurers that write more than $20 billion of premium each year. He received his bachelor's degree in Economics & American Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is the President of the Golden Gate CPCU Chapter, past chair of the RE&S Interest Group, and current interest group governor. In this episode of In the Know , Chris Hampshire and Glenn discuss his background and experience with the surplus lines sector, his interaction with the CPCU Society, and the impact that AI has had in his field of expertise. Key Takeaways ● Glenn's college experience taught him that there is a place for government regulation. ● Glenn's jump into surplus lines insurance. ● Considerations for entities when considering surplus lines insurance. ● The evolution of the surplus lines sector. ● Indicators that are driving sector growth. ● Tactics for…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Hampshire

Guest: Glenn Leung

Topics covered

  • surplus lines insurance
  • financial solvency
  • California Department of Insurance
  • AI in insurance
  • insurance analysis

Keywords

  • insurance
  • CPCU Society
  • California
  • nonadmitted insurers
  • premium

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Surplus Lines Decoded, In the Know

Places: California, U.S.

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