2025 Sponsors
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Diamond Sponsor
Wolters Kluwer provides expert services and solutions to help financial services and corporate professionals maintain ongoing compliance requirements, increase efficiency and produce better business outcomes.
More than 4,000 insurance professionals and departments in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands rely on Wolters Kluwer to deliver trusted content and software solutions to help execute on the key processes associated with compliance program management.
Our trusted OneSumX and NILS solutions help ease the burdens of Regulatory Change Management, Risk Assessments, Complaint Management, and Exam Management with the right combination of content, technology, and consulting services to meet the demands of the insurance industry.
Platinum Sponsors
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.
For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
For over thirty years, Perr&Knight has provided exemplary insurance consulting and software solutions to the property & casualty and life, accident & health industries. Services include actuarial consulting, risk strategies & solutions, product development, insurance policy and forms consulting, regulatory compliance, compliance and operational assessments/training, state filings, licensing, technology consulting, statistical reporting, data services, predictive analytics, and
bureau monitoring & maintenance. Software includes StateFilings.com, the leading cloud-based state filings management solution. With offices nationwide and more than 150 insurance professionals, including 30+ credentialed actuaries, Perr&Knight is among the largest independent actuarial and insurance consulting firms in the United States.
For 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been and continues to be to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home
insurance in the United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and approximately 53,400 employees serve over 87 million policies and accounts – which includes auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 42 on the 2022 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. The company’s diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage sold primarily through independent agents and brokers. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial
Average, Travelers has approximately 30,000 employees and operations in the United States and selected international markets. The company generated revenues of approximately $37 billion in 2022.
USAA provides a full range of highly competitive financial products and services to the military community and their families. For more information, visit www.usaa.com.
Westmont is your business partner for insurance regulatory work, insurance company formations, UCAA insurer licensing, producer licensing, and SERFF form and rate filings. We excel balancing speed-to-market with expert guidance. Westmont focuses on long term market conduct, compliance, and bottom line results for the insurance industry.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an international law firm of approximately 1,000 attorneys with offices in Brussels, Chicago, Frankfurt, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Milan, New York, Palo Alto, Paris, Rome, San Francisco and Washington. The Firm is headquartered in New York City at 787 Seventh Avenue.
Gold Sponsors
Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry, as well as family-owned
and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or film productions.
Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand Allianz, as ranked by Interbrand, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and Multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.
The trade name Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2023, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated around €18 billion in gross premium globally.
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is the primary national trade association for home, auto, and business insurers. APCIA promotes and protects the viability of private competition for the benefit of consumers and insurers, with a legacy dating back 150 years. APCIA members represent all sizes, structures, and regions – protecting families, communities, and businesses in the U.S. and across the globe.
Athenium Quality Assurance empowers clients with best-in-class solutions, enabling insurers to deliver exceptional service and mitigate operational risk through actionable insights, automated workflows, robust reporting & analytics. We strive to be the chosen & trusted partner for advancing operational excellence & fostering confidence in every decision.
With a history dating back to 1879, Bankers Life provides a broad selection of life and health insurance products designed especially for Americans who are near or in retirement. With over 300 offices across the country, Bankers Life’s nearly 5,000
insurance agents live and work in the communities they serve. Our agents take the time to get to know their customers, listen to their needs and values, and are dedicated to helping them meet their goals for a secure retirement. Learn more at www.bankerslife.com.
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 190 million customer relationships around the world.
A purpose-driven company, we’re making healthier happen together with millions of patients, members and customers. We reach more people and do more to improve the health of their communities thanks to our local presence, digital channels and dedicated colleagues. Guided by our purpose, CVS Health® is building an entire world of health care around each and every person we serve, no matter where they are on their journey.
As a global leader in regulatory, compliance, and risk management, Deloitte offers a full range of services to help insurance companies understand and manage regulatory and compliance requirements and related issues while managing and mitigating risk.
At Dickinson Wright, we define success by our clients’ metrics. Across our 40 practice areas, our team of over 500 lawyers has an unwavering focus on providing unmatched client service and the highest quality legal advice. As a growing, full-service law firm of diverse and dedicated legal professionals, our lawyers are respected by their peers, honored by industry endorsements, and recognized through significant appointments to bar associations and the judiciary system. But, the most important thing to us is the respect we’ve earned from our clients. For nearly 150 years, we’ve put our clients first. From Fortune 500 companies to small and emerging businesses to governmental entities, nonprofits and individuals, every client is important to us.
At Egan Nelson, excellent credentials and experience combine with pragmatic strategic advisory that is right-sized for both established and emerging companies underserved by traditional law firms. From formation
and early-stage transactions through complex high-stakes financings and exits, insurance regulatory, intellectual property, and tax, Egan Nelson combines highly experienced top-tier lawyers with a lean, tech-enabled platform built to maximize both the caliber of strategic legal counsel and the level of efficiency delivered to clients.
Faegre Drinker knows insurance. We’re problem-solvers for leading insurance stakeholders — and have sustained this reputation for nearly a century. We understand this industry from an insider’s point of view. Our institutional knowledge enables us to anticipate challenges and tackle them head-on so you can focus on your day-to-day needs. Our attorneys and professionals come from a variety of backgrounds, engaging an integrated approach to your most complex
transactional, litigation, regulatory, data science and public policy challenges. We’re your business partners and collaborators, evolving with the industry to advance your goals so you can focus on mitigating risks for others.
Frohman Law Office is a law firm that focuses on insurance regulatory matters, government relations, and corporate transactional work. Principal attorney Ann Frohman has over 25 years of experience of involvement with state insurance departments.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) was founded in 1936 and insures more than 27 million vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. A member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, GEICO constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with
personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non- affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Visit geico.com for a quote or to learn more.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 47 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is
Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agent partners, The Hanover offers standard and specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
At MassMutual Ascend, we are committed to going above and beyond – so when it comes to your financial future, the impossible feels possible. As a leading provider of annuities, we see our products as more than just contracts. Our annuities are transparent and easier to understand, so you always know what to expect. And whether you want to protect your
savings, accumulate more or leave a legacy for your loved ones, we’re here to help get you on the road to reaching your goal. We have a long history of financial strength and stability. We’ve received an “A” or higher rating by AM Best for more than 40 years, so you can have confidence knowing we’ll be here when you need us. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, one of the largest life insurance companies in the U.S., founded in 1851.
Michelman & Robinson LLP offers creative legal and business solutions for clients in a full suite of services, including top-tier work in insurance, commercial, class action and cross-border litigation, bankruptcy & restructuring, corporate & securities, labor & employment, intellectual property, international trade & arbitration, real estate, and regulatory law. The firm's attorneys examine cases and
transactions from every angle, with a collective eye toward developing meticulous and oftentimes innovative legal strategies aligning with the objectives of our clients.
With offices across the country, our attorneys collaborate with clients to work together in developing strategies to reach their specific goals and objectives.
Monitaur was founded on the mission to go beyond good intentions and deliver software enablement of governance and assurances as the key driver of trust and confidence in AI. The Monitaur Machine Learning Assurance Platform helps enterprises and their partners build and deploy
responsible AI and machine learning models that business leaders, regulators and consumers can trust. The platform’s integrated products — GovernML, RecordML, MonitorML, and AuditML — empower AI/ML teams to deliver transparency, fairness, safety and compliance for their high-impact systems. For more information, please visit www.monitaur.ai, and follow us on LinkedIn.
Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 500 organization offering a variety of insurance, and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. In the individual market, Mutual is a
leader in the life, Medicare supplement, long-term care, disability and annuity lines. The company also offers a portfolio of employee benefit and retirement solutions. For more information about Mutual of Omaha visit www.mutualofomaha.com.
As the centralized licensing and compliance resource for the insurance industry, NIPR provides comprehensive solutions, innovative tools, and current data, helping insurance professionals streamline their workflow. Our products and services are designed to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions to support the needs of state regulators and the insurance industry.
Palomar is a specialty insurance company focused on serving residential and commercial customers. Our underwriting and analytical expertise enable us to concentrate on markets that we believe are underserved, such as the market for earthquake insurance. We are a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange (NASDAQ: PLMR) with a financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company (“A.M. Best”)
Formed in 2016, Regulatory Insurance Advisors, LLC (RIA) is a team of regulatory experts providing services to assist insurance regulators and insurers with emerging, complex, and traditional market regulation issues. Our committed focus on enhancing insurance regulation and insurer compliance practices results in increased consumer protections and sustained positive outcomes.
Troutman Pepper Lock’s insurance lawyers have a breadth and depth of experience that touches on every aspect of the insurance and reinsurance industries. Our insurance teams focus on a full range of insurance matters and continue a tradition of 100-plus years serving insurance clients around the United States and around the world. Our insurance regulatory and transactional practice focuses on the representation of clients engaged in all
lines of insurance ranging from publicly-traded, international insurers to family-owned insurance agencies, including traditional insurance business clients such as insurers, producers, premium finance companies, third-party administrators, managing general agencies, captives and other alternative risk transfer entities, state insurance guaranty funds and state insurance departments. We also represent other business entities in connection with their subsidiary insurance operations, including commercial banks, investment banks, leasing companies and retailers, and insurance-linked securities, securitizations and other structured finance transactions. Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper Became Troutman Pepper Locke as of January 1, 2025.
The Federation of Regulatory Counsel (FORC) is a national network of attorneys specializing in insurance regulatory law. Each FORC member has passed a rigorous vetting and interview process and is recommended by industry peers. Whether you require services for insurance business transactions, legislative work with insurance laws and regulations, litigation, and/or a liaison with state insurance regulatory officials, a FORC attorney has the experience and skill you need.
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
American Health and Life Insurance Company
American Health and Life Insurance Company (AHL) is a life and health underwriter for credit life and other life and health insurance products. We are committed to helping secure financial well-being.
The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to approximately 13 million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through the AAA, Meemic and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. Our most fundamental value, which remains unchanged and serves as a guidepost for all our activities, is our commitment to always doing what is right for our members, customers, employees and local communities. www.aaa.com
The INS Companies, a group of regulatory consulting firms, consists of over 150 regulatory professionals dedicated to assisting regulators exclusively since 1987. The INS Companies provide assistance and consultation to regulators in virtually all areas of regulation.
Martin & Company's tech-enabled services help carriers, MGAs/PAs, and E&S line carriers increase their speed to market and manage their products. We offer a full stack of consulting and technology solutions for actuarial, filings, product development, and regulatory compliance.
As an early insurtech adopter, we use our own software every day to better manage and monitor our clients' filings and products. By helping our clients introduce new
technology into their processes, carriers and MGAs have cut their timelines in half and reduce errors by more than 90%.
Our work is backed by a bench of experts. With more than 30 years of experience in the insurance space, Martin & Company takes a customized approach on everything from software implementation to program audits.
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies consists of over 1,300 member companies, including six of the top 10 property/casualty insurers in the United States. The association supports local and regional mutual insurance companies on main streets across America as well as many of the country’s largest national insurers.
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NAMIC member companies write $383 billion in annual premiums and represent 61 percent of homeowners, 48 percent of automobile, and 25 percent of the business insurance markets.
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Through its advocacy programs NAMIC promotes public policy solutions that benefit member companies and the policyholders they serve and fosters greater understanding and recognition of the unique alignment of interests between management and policyholders of mutual companies.
Primerica is a financial services company serving the middle-income market in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. In 1977, the Company pioneered the “Buy Term and Invest the Difference” philosophy which solves two of the biggest
financial needs nearly every family faces – income protection with term life insurance, and saving for the future with a sound investments strategy.
Primerica uses a complimentary, confidential, and customized Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) to help clients understand where they are financially and to map out a program to achieve their goals!
Vantage is a specialty re/insurer built for the future. Companies are operating in an increasingly uncertain world. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients' risks. Designed for the future, Vantage adds creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. At Vantage, we see risk differently.