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2023 Florida Legislative Session Ends With No Vote Taken On H57/SB516
The session ended May 5 with no action taken on Senate Bill 516. However, this is no time for celebration because discussion of resurrection of the bill is already underway!
NRRA to Escalate Fundraising Plan to Combat Bad Florida Bill
THE “FIX” IS IN!
FLORIDA SB516 & H57 UPDATE: Committee votes on the defectively drafted bill which passes completely along partisan lines.
NRRA Announces Fundraising Plan to Combat SB 516
UPDATE: After the Florida House & Senate Committee hearings, NRRA’s campaign efforts in opposition are already beginning to show some progress.
Why Florida Bill 516 Matters for All RRGs
UPDATE: The Florida House & Senate Committee hearings are set to take April 10th & 12th. Note that these hearings were not even on the public docket as of last night!
Florida Senate Committee Passes Bill That Could be Devastating to RRGs
NRRA is now proactively engaged in opposing a very live bill in Florida with a proposed revision to Florida‘s motor vehicle law.
2022 NRRA Conference Looks to the Future
A preview of the Conference from NRRA’s Chair, Nancy Gray, Aon Regional Managing Director—Americas
Conference 2022: RRGs & RPGs are positioned for the future
Learn the topics RRG leaders are most focused on at the Chicago conference. $239/night room offer ending soon.
NRRA-In-Vision
Powered by NRRA-In-Vision Powers all NRRA Activities Going Forward.
Sign-up Now for the 2022 RRG Leaders Summit
Ideas and Strategies line-up for RRG Opportunities and Challenges in Today’s Market.
2022 NRRA NEW YEAR’S UPDATE
The Vision Continues with the RRG Leaders Summit
NRRA adopts annual theme while planning its 2022 RRG Leaders Summit.
THE 2021 NRRA CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO As Covered by the Risk Retention Reporter
Risk Retention Reporter article covers the 2021 NRRA conference in person, in depth and in vision.
COVID stats continue trending downward = registrations going up!
$229/night room offer ending soon. Get the details on NRRA’s vision for the future.
Diving into NRRA’s In Depth Event
Content is King. Presentation is Queen. Come meet the royal couple in Chicago.
UPDATE: NRRA’s In-Person 2021 National Conference Scheduled for Nov. 2—4 in Chicago
NRRA plans to move forward with its in-person conference in November. Find out why and how.
Final Report From Demotech: How Did the RRG Industry Fare Financially in 2020?
The report, titled “Risk Retention Groups Report Favorable Results in 2020,” summarized the condition of RRGs.
The 2021 NRRA Leaders Summit Through the Eyes of Attendees
The 2021 NRRA Leaders Summit took place virtually on Feb. 9-10 with nearly 80 attendees. We asked three of them for their feedback.
How the NRRA-IPFS Premium Finance Module Can Greatly Improve Any RRG’s Cash Flow!
This program enables RRGs not only to save time and money but also to generate considerable additional revenues.
NRRA’S 20/20 VISION and the View Looking Forward
NRRA decided early on to take the “laboring oar” and launch an aggressive pro-industry response on behalf of risk retention groups.
The Next RRG Leaders Summit Is Coming in February 2021!
Mark your calendars! NRRA is delighted to host the 2021 RRG Leaders Summit, taking place Tuesday, Feb. 9 — Wednesday, Feb. 10.
NRRA Works With the NAIC on Illegal Registration Violations
With NRRA’s input, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners redrafted its model Registration Form for non-domiciliary states.
In 2020, NRRA Successfully Pursued Its Effective Amicus Curiae Strategy
NRRA’s amicus curiae strategy has transformed the landscape for RRGs in the courts. Our legal successes continued in 2020.
Demotech 2Q Report: Fiscal Health of the RRG Industry
Financial analysis firm Demotech, Inc. has released “Analysis of Risk Retention Groups: Second Quarter 2020.”
NRRA Members & Sponsors Help Make VCIA’s Virtual Conference a Success
Teamwork is acknowledged as a key to captive industry success.
NRRA Unveils Member Resource Library of State COVID-19 Orders
NRRA’s opening webinar unveiling its COVID-19 RRG Industry Resources proved to be a much-needed…
NRRA Contests California Insurance Dept. COVID-19 2020-3 and 2020-4 Bulletins
Letter lays out body of case law on why the LRRA preempts such state orders.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
NRRA Covid-19 Task Force
In late March, NRRA’s Government Affairs Committee (GAC) approved the appointment of a GAC COVID-19 Task
A Transformative View for the RRG Industry
Today we are witnessing a historic chapter in human civilization, one of profound transformation for all our
Insuring Truckers: Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic
Without truck drivers, Americans would not be able to buy food and other supplies that make living…
RRGs in Strong Financial
Position at Year-End 2019
According to the results of a study by consulting firm Demotech, Inc., the RRG industry was financially solid…
NIA’s Christopher Reed on the COVID-19 Crisis
NRRA interviewed Christopher Reed, corporate counsel of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA), to find out…
United Educators’ Joe Carter on the COVID-19 Crisis
Joe Carter is Vice President, Business Development & Marketing for United Educators (UE), a large RRG that insures
The 2020 RRG Leaders Summit Though Attendees’ Eyes
The 2nd annual RRG Leaders Summit, jointly hosted by NRRA and Captive Review, took place on February 11 at
Allied Professionals v. Anglesey: Major Court Win
We want to very much thank our ever-reliable industry news source, the Risk Retention Reporter (RRR) for its
The Leaders Summit Is
Coming Next Month!
NRRA is delighted to again be jointly hosting the 2020 RRG Leaders Summit, taking place Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020
CRISPers Reflect on
the NRRA Conference
More than 20 members of NRRA’s CRISP program attended the 2019 NRRA National Conference, a record
CRISPers Visit NAMICO,
Gain Valuable Insights
On November 4, 2019, three members of NRRA’s CRISP program paid a visit to the Indianapolis headquarters of
MOVERS AND SHAKERS:
Gloria Everett
Company The Mutual Risk Retention Group, Inc., a medical professional liability insurer specializing in acute care
Remembering Ken Barrett
A number of you probably have learned of the passing of Ken Barrett, who died at the age of 65 on October 6. Ken had been suffering from
MOVERS AND SHAKERS:
Tim Padovese
Tim Padovese — Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC), an RRG President and CEO for more than 17 years
INTERVIEW: Robert H. ‘Skip’ Myers, Jr.
INTERVIEW: Robert H. ‘Skip’ Myers, Jr., General Counsel of the National Risk Retention Association
See the Program for the 2019 NRRA National Conference
We have a great program planned for Chicago! Here’s what you’ll be missing if you don’t attend… read more
NRRA Member Prevails in Arizona District Court
NRRA member Continuing Care RRG wins in Arizona federal district court. Legal issues strongly supported
Looking Back at Burlington,
Looking Ahead to Chicago
The 2019 Vermont Captive Insurance Association Conference — which drew approximately 1,000 industry members to
MOVERS AND SHAKERS:
Nancy Gray
Age 54
Leadership Positions
Aon Insurance Managers — Regional Managing Director/Americas (starting 2009)
VCIA Through a CRISP Member’s Eyes
Joshua Torres, a member of NRRA’s CRISP program, reports on Day One of the recent VCIA. conference. CRISP is NRRA’s
NRRA at the 2019 VCIA Conference
The annual conference of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) will take place next month in Burlington…
2019 National Conference: Betsy Ziegler, Keynote
The keynote speaker at the NRRA National Conference 2019 will be Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871, Chicago’s premier tech…
Movers and Shakers:
Julie M. Bordo
Leadership Positions
PCH Mutual Insurance Co., Inc., an RRG | President and General Manager…
CRISP: Attracting College Students to Insurance Careers
Looking into the future is an imprecise undertaking at best. But when Joe Deems, Executive Director of the National Risk…
Our 2019 Conference Theme: ‘Pioneering Innovation’
The 2019 NRRA National Conference will mark the 32nd time the association has held its signature annual event…
First RRG Leaders’ Summit Tackles Tough Issues
On Feb. 12, the 2019 RRG Leaders’ Summit was held at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Hotel…
Outstanding Premium Finance Module from NRRA and IPFS
NRRA & IPFS are offering a Premium Finance Module designed specifically for risk retention…
NRRA AGAIN INSTRUMENTAL IN MAJOR RRG INDUSTRY DECISION(S)
The anxiously awaited decision in Reis et al v. OOIDA, RRG was issued on May 7, 2018 by the Georgia Supreme Court, as yet another major judicial venue has now affirmed in a unanimous decision what NRRA has been advocating for years – – that the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) preempts state insurance laws that regulate the business of foreign…
NRRA’S LATEST AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF
NRRA’S LATEST AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF NOW FILED BEFORE THE GEORGIA SUPREME COURT The National Risk Retention Association backs its members – and all risk retention groups – when their ability to do business is jeopardized. To that end, NRRA contributed an amicus curiae...
The NRRA Edge NRRA Conference Returns to Chicago
Business: The NRRA Edge NRRA Conference Returns to Chicago The National Risk Retention Association is well-known for its annual conference, which pairs hard-hitting, entertaining speakers with networking opportunities aplenty. This year, though, the NRRA...
NRRA Leaders Spreading the Word at CICA
A trio of NRRA leaders will dive deep into the world of risk retention groups when they discuss RRG Hot Topics at the Captive Insurance Companies Association Conference (C.I.C.A.) at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale on March 11-13. NRRA Board Chair Michael...
NRRA Sends Reminder Letter to Minnesota about LRRA Language
The Federal Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 clearly states that Risk Retention Groups are exempt from “any State law, rule, regulation, or order to the extent that would make unlawful, or regulate, directly or indirectly, the operation of a risk retention group.”...
Restoration RRG Case Sent Back to District Court by Seventh Circuit Court
NRRA’s support of risk retention groups and their right to provide general liability insurance for owner-insureds once again paid dividends. The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit vacated and remanded Restoration Risk Retention Group, Inc. v. Ross,...
Sponsor Spotlight: JLT Insurance Management Plays in the Big Leagues
In the world of captive insurance, JLT Insurance Management is the New York Yankees. They’re well-known, successful, and have won tons of hardware. JLT Insurance Management is not running on its reputation, either, as Captive Review just named the firm its “Captive...
Sponsor Spotlight: What IS the Demotech Difference?
Former National Risk Retention Association Board Chair Sanford D. Elsass calls sponsorship money “mother’s milk.” Given its mission and the industry’s small size, NRRA needs sponsorship to survive and thrive. And thrive it has. Generous donations by its many sponsors...
NRRA Conference – Why Sponsor?
The 2017 NRRA Conference is scheduled to take place at the beautiful Sofitel Magnificent Mile in Chicago on Sept. 26-28. The theme of this year’s conference – Business to Business: The NRRA Edge – was developed with our many sponsors in...
NRRA Keynote Speaker Will Challenge What You Think You “Know”
Al Bhatt practices inquiry – provocations designed to create new realities for his clients or students. In 25-plus years of work with executives and entrepreneurs, he has worked with clients on moving “beyond the known” to create what “seems impossible.”...
Business to Business: The NRRA Edge
NRRA unveils schedule for 2017 National Conference
NRRA ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR RRG LEADERS SUMMIT
The National Risk Retention Association – the place for all things Risk Retention Group – is pleased to announce its participation in The RRG Leaders Summit in Chicago on May 9, 2017.
RESTORATION RRG SUES WISCONSIN OVER RRG DISCRIMINATION, NRRA FILES AMICUS BRIEF TO JOIN THE FIGHT
ENCINO, Calif. – On March 6, 2017, NRRA filed yet another Amicus Curiae Brief
NEW YORK AMENDS ITS CYBER SECURITY REGULATION (23 NYCRR 500) EXEMPTING FOREIGN RISK RETENTION GROUPS
The National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) announced that on February 16, 2017 the state of New York released a second set of revisions to 23 NYCRR 500…
NRRA 2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE 9/26-9/28
NRRA is excited to announce that our 2017 annual conference will be held September 26 to 28
NRRA 2017 NATIONAL CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE 9/26-9/28
NRRA is excited to announce that our 2017 annual conference will be held September 26 to 28, 2017, at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Hotel in downtown Chicago. We are anticipating another innovative, interactive event, complete with three days of great...
NRRA NATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR
Thanks to our sponsors, the National Risk Retention Association 2016 annual conference was our most successful event ever.
NRRA NATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSOR
Thanks to our sponsors, the National Risk Retention Association 2016 annual conference was our most successful event ever.
LRRA Preemption Upheld in ALPS Case Petition for rehearing en banc In the 9th Circuit
In yet another highly important appellate decision supporting the industry, and in which
NRRA 2016 CONFERENCE WRAP-UP: AUTONOMOUS RRG A HIT! 2017 CONFERENCE SET FOR SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2017 IN CHICAGO
“Going long” into the future with Autonomous RRG – A Virtual Company, the 2016 NRRA conference once again proved it could innovate and inspire imagination.
Joe Deems Discusses 2016 National Risk Retention Association Conference
Register now for the NRRA 2016 annual conference.
Early Registration and Hotel Rate Date Extended – Hurry and Register for The NRRA National Conference 2016
Good news from the Windy City: There is still time to make hotel reservations and register for the NRRA National Conference 2016.
You can’t afford to sit this one out!
Time is running out to register for the NRRA 2016 National Conference on September 27-29 at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel!
Imagine The Risks RRGs Might Face in the Future??
Join us at the NRRA 2016 National Conference on September 27-29 at the Chicago Water Tower Hotel
NRRA Creates Virtual Company, Autonomous RRG: Hypothetical Case Study Expected to Stimulate Conversation by Panelists and Thought Leaders at 2016 National Conference in Chicago
Conference attendees will work together to build Autonomous, RRG by leveraging features, strategies, and programs used by companies outperforming the traditional industry.
NRRA Files Amicus Curiae Brief in the Louisiana Supreme Court Prompted by “Split of Authority “ Between Courville (Allied Professionals) and Ziegler (CPA Mutual)
On April 22, 2016, the National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) filed its newest amicus curiae brief in the Louisiana Supreme Court…
NRRA REPORTS THE PASSING OF FORMER BOARD CHAIR, WENDY S. FISHER
The National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) today announced the unexpected death of former NRRA Board Chair, Wendy S. Fisher on January 16, 2016.
National Risk Retention Association Opposes Nonprofit Property Protection Act (HR 3794)
The National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) announced today that the Association would oppose the Nonprofit Property Protection Act (HR 3794).
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT DENIES WRIT IN COURVILLE CASE
The Louisiana Supreme Court has now denied the petition for a writ of certiorari taken by plaintiffs in Courville vs. Allied Professionals Insurance Company and Rathman…
National Risk Retention Association 2015 Conference Kicks Off in Chicago
The National Risk Retention Association (NRRA) kicks-off its annual conference today at the Sofitel Water Tower Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.
Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson, CEO of NAIC, To Keynote National Risk Retention Association 2015 Conference In Chicago
Sen. Nelson, Along with Distinguished Panel of Speakers, Will Lead Discussions Around Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities Facing Risk Retention and Purchasing Groups
Wisconsin Allows Risk Retention Groups to Insure Health Care Providers
The Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, a risk retention group (OMIC), announced today that risk retention groups once again are permitted to write health care liability insurance for providers in Wisconsin.