Tonya Rivera named president of Florida Surplus Lines Association

The Florida Surplus Lines Association (FSLA) has installed its 2026-27 Board of Directors during its 66th Annual Convention in St. Petersburg. Tonya Rivera of Johnson & Johnson, Inc. has been named the new president, succeeding Albert Geraci of Risk Placement Services, Inc., who will serve as immediate past president.

Other newly installed officers include President-Elect Bresch Kilday of Starwind Community Associations + Personal Lines, Treasurer Chris Siegel of Burns & Wilcox, and Secretary Darren Marsh of SLB Insurance Group. The convention reported record attendance and featured discussions on legislative developments, artificial intelligence, and industry workforce needs.

According to the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO), Florida’s surplus lines market generated approximately $9.4 billion in premium through June 2026. The sector provides coverage for specialized or hard-to-place risks not typically available through traditional insurers. The FSLA also highlighted workforce initiatives, including $1 million investments at Florida State University and the University of South Florida to expand insurance education.