The Florida Surplus Lines Association (FSLA) has appointed a new leadership team.

The organization is a networking group for insurance companies and is holding its 66th Annual Convention in St. Petersburg this week. The FSLA named 14 people to run the Board of Directors for the association, which represents insurance carriers for properties in high-risk or unique locales.

The organization named Tonya Rivera of Johnson & Johnson Inc. as President for 2026-2027.

“It is an incredible honor to serve as president of the Florida Surplus Lines Association,” Rivera said following her installation.

“Our industry plays a vital role in helping Florida businesses and consumers find coverage for unique and evolving risks, and I’m excited to build on the strong foundation laid by those who came before me. Together, we’ll continue advocating for a healthy marketplace, investing in future industry leaders and strengthening the partnerships that make Florida’s surplus lines community one of the strongest in the nation.”

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia will be one of the keynote speakers at the convention.

FSLA members also honored outgoing President Albert Geraci, formally naming him past President. He will also serve on the Board.

“Serving as FSLA president has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” Geraci said. “What makes this association special is its people, the members who generously share their time, expertise and passion for strengthening our industry.”

The Florida surplus lines market generated about $9.4 billion in premiums through June.

Beyond Geraci and Rivera, the organization appointed the remainder of its Board of Directors, including:

— President-Elect: Bresch Kilday of Starwind Community Associations and Personal Lines.

— Treasurer: Chris Siegel of Burns & Wilcox.

— Secretary: Darren Marsh of SLB Insurance Group.

— Director: Steve Kass of XPT Specialty.

— Director: Marianne Correa of RT Specialty.

— Director: John Barfield of Bridge Specialty Group.

— Director: Dustin Applebaum of Element22 Insurance Services.

— Past President’s Representative: Michael Franzese of RT Specialty.

— Insurance Company Representative: Scott Smith of RSUI.

— Insurance Company Representative: David Enichen of Markel.

— Industry Associate Representative: Valdir Gonsales Serra Jr. of Lloyd’s.

— Young Agents Representatives: Madeline Schrull of CRC Group.