The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), as it exists today, does not have a written narrative or any acknowledgment on its website about how the organization was created, the timeline, the individuals primarily involved, or all the events that had to occur to make the organization a reality.
If you look at the PLUS Wikipedia page, it says it was founded in 1990 with 300 members. However, neither statement is true since PLUS — an organization I helped create — was incorporated in 1986 and had its first conference in 1987 with approximately 125 attendees and a membership of 200.
Today, PLUS stands as a testament to the vision and perseverance of its founders. While many of its current 40,000-plus members may not be familiar with its rich history, they are part of a thriving community that is shaping the future of professional liability underwriting. The current executives, though not present at its inception, are steering the organization towards new horizons, their focus on the future a testament to the enduring legacy of PLUS.
For me, this is an opportunity to pay tribute to the individuals whose unwavering dedication and hard work brought this dream to l
