Our Association
2026 Annual Sponsors
SENECA
The California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA) is a California professional trade association for California insurance wholesalers and those who conduct business in or support the wholesale insurance distribution system.
CIWA’s main objective is to represent the interests of our members in the regulatory and legislative arena, to promote the value of the wholesale distribution system and to ensure a vibrant, competitive insurance market for California businesses and consumers.
Our non-profit association was created to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of our profession. Our strategic plan calls for continued work in the areas of advocacy, education, and networking.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Officers
YANA CONNORS
GARETT KANEKO
SARAH SLOAN
Directors
Caleb Whitehouse
Novatae Risk Group
Master of Solutions
(714) 929-7070 | Email
David Klayman
Seneca Insurance Company
Vice President – Marketing
(213) 787-0744 | Email
Jack Else, AINS
Nationwide E&S
Regional Vice President
480-365-2331 | Email
Jeffrey Case
Hull & Company, LLC
Vice President/Broker
(209) 507-7324 | Email
Mark Kaufman
XPT Specialty
Chief Operating Officer
(818) 697-9177 | Email
Paul Laufer
Gorst & Compass Insurance
Executive Vice President
(818) 507-0900 | Email
Member, Financial, event, and association management
Membership Benefits
- Annual Meeting & Summer Forum Conferences
- Advocacy / Legislative Updates
- Virtual Events
- Access to Valuable Industry News
- Relationships & Networking
- Continuing Education Classes
- Leadership Committees
CIWA is one of those rare associations that brings business and personal relationships together. It is large enough to be a voice in our state with business owners and legislators and small enough to hear each member’s voice. Meetings with our business partners are not akin to speed dating, there is time to truly listen and be listened too. Sierra Specialty is proud to be a member.
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