10 Reasons to Attend the NRRA National Conference
The NRRA National Conference is the premier annual event for the risk retention group community. Each year it brings together industry leaders, RRG members, regulators, and service providers to connect, learn, and exchange insights. For the past 12 years, the NRRA National Conference has been held at the Sofitel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL.
This year’s conference theme, “40 Years of the LRRA: Milestone to Momentum,” celebrates the resiliency and expansion of RRGs over four decades while looking ahead to the next era of growth and opportunities for RRGs. Registration is open to members of NRRA as well as non-members, and takes place on October 5-7, 2026, in Chicago.
Learn more about this year’s program and register to attend the 2026 NRRA National Conference.
10 Reasons to Attend the NRRA National Conference
Every year, the NRRA National Conference provides unmatched value for over 100 attendees from across the U.S. Here are 10 reasons to join them this year in Chicago.
The NRRA National Conference is the only conference programmed exclusively for the RRG industry.
Attendees leave with three days of high-value takeaways that are directly applicable to their RRGs or the RRGs they work with.
“NRRA is the only organization that focuses on RRGs. There are a lot of captive insurance associations but RRG issues are different and require different considerations as matters come up.”
Learn from the nation’s leading network of risk retention group experts.
NRRA’s educational sessions span from RRG fundamentals and business planning to trends and current best practices for claims, reinsurance, risk management, technology/AI, and more.
Attendees can also earn CPE, CLE, and ICCIE credit for attending the conference.
Hear directly from state regulators.
The Regulator’s Panel provides a platform for regulators across multiple states to inform attendees of regulatory developments and NAIC initiatives impacting RRG oversight as well as provide guidance to RRGs on how they can strengthen domicile and non-domicile relationships.
Meet and collaborate with RRGs and service providers in your business sector.
NRRA brings together a wide variety of RRG business sectors, from multiple subsectors in healthcare to transportation, sports, government and institutions, educational institutions, specialized professional services, and more. Every NRRA Conference includes sector-specific breakout round table discussions for attendees with shared interests to exchange insights.
“I really enjoy the interactive discussion sessions. There’s so much information available in the collaboration.”
Get ahead of risk, regulation, and other challenges facing your RRG.
Participate in discussions led by NRRA faculty on emerging threats as well as state and business sector-specific issues that are negatively impacting the operation of RRGs.
Hear updates on recent NRRA advocacy developments and how NRRA is responding at the state and federal level on behalf of RRGs.
Explore strategies to grow your RRG.
Learn how other RRGs are growing their member base by attracting new members, adding value-add programs for current members, and optimizing relationships with their service providers.
Gain best practices for RRG board governance.
Effective governance is key to organizational success, yet RRG boards often face challenges in balancing fiduciary responsibilities, strategic oversight, and cultural leadership. NRRA's Board Governance Training session shares practical approaches for ensuring your board, officers and management get the training that they need.
Stay informed of industry-wide trends and projections.
NRRA's Economy and Investments session explores the data and patterns shaping the current economic landscape, paired with investment recommendations for RRGs.
Network in a non-competitive environment with industry experts, top vendors, and peers who share your goals.
The NRRA Conference fosters organic relationship-building in a collaborative environment. Sponsors and speakers are vetted by NRRA, and conference sessions are always pitch-free.
“I enjoyed meeting with various RRG owners and service providers specializing in RRGs.”
Do your part to protect your RRG’s ability to operate.
By attending the NRRA conference, you help to financially support the RRG advocacy that defends domiciliary authority, limits regulatory overreach, and ensures continued acceptance of the RRG model. Conference attendees also have an opportunity to participate in a brainstorm discussion around developing strategies that RRGs and service providers can utilize to support the continued growth of the RRGs.
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