This problem has largely been corrected in most states through laws that set minimum capital and surplus requirements higher. Lloyd's of London should continue to be a strong force in the surplus lines market for years to come with its new reconstruction and renewal plan in place. Lloyd's plans to run off retroactive liability caused by earlier asbestos and environmental claims. The influence of corporate capital should grow and individual members decrease in the future. The publication lists more than 600 categories within 15 broad classes.
Most classes increase All but two classes increased their number of market listings.
Many categories in this class were stimulated by the continuing development of niche marketing programs. Second in the number of listings is the Amusement Park category with 47 listings. Third is Bowling Centers with 46. All but three of the 41 categories within the Entertainment class gained or remained the same in comparison with the preceding year. The Animals and Birds class had the next largest increase in listings.