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Each year, AGRiP produces a residency for pools to explore big ideas and insights for their future success. In 2025, the residency highlighted the growing impact, challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Our 2026 residency turns ...

Every day, your pool data flows through service provider systems enhanced by AI. Understanding your service providers' AI practices is important to identify vulnerabilities before they surface, clarify accountabilities and protect member ...

AGRiP member pools in good standing can apply for reimbursement for internships and scholarships paid in the 2025 calendar year. Apply for reimbursement by Dec. 4, 2025. Our internship and scholarship reimbursements : ...

Awards for Excellence celebrate the visionaries and initiatives that move our industry forward and strengthen the entire pooling community. The Leadership Award recognizes an individual at any point in their ...

Looking ahead to 2026, strategic updates to our education offerings will provide the resources and insights pools need to be more effective, collaborative and informed. We are shifting our annual conferences from three to two: Governance Conference ...

A recent publication by Lexipol, an AGRiP CEO -level QEI Patron, offers a framework for pools to empower member law enforcement agencies with data-driven tools, training and strategies to enhance performance and reduce liability. ...

Membership renewal for all AGRiP members is Jan. 1, 2026. In November, we will email renewal information to each member’s primary contact . Invoicing for pools will follow in January. AGRiP membership keeps your pool ...

Awards for Excellence recognize the remarkable individuals and pools driving our industry forward. T hese awards honor talented people and trailblazing programs that make a difference for all of us. The Leadership ...

Our internship and scholarship reimbursement s help build distinctive pipelines for pool talent , strengthen relationships with post-secondary institutions , and elevate awareness of pooling as a meaningful ...

Our AI collaborator, Poppi , gathers information from pools, QEI Patrons and other trusted sources to help members make informed decisions, brainstorm ideas and understand key concepts. For instance, a pool recently prompted Poppi: ...

Pools are well aware of the influence of social inflation and impact of nuclear verdicts, seeking to better understand these trends and establish strategies to mitigate them. A recent behavioral study from Swiss Re ...

Underwriting is one area where AGRiP members frequently turn to our specially trained chatbot, Poppi , for guidance. Here are a few recent underwriting prompts Poppi has addressed: ...

Congratulations to two incumbent directors who have been re-elected to the AGRiP Board of Directors : Suzie Paulson , CEO and Executive Director of Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) and incumbent Board member Danielle Rogacki , ...

A special message from current AGRiP executive director Ann Gergen. Jenny Emery was executive director of AGRiP immediately before me . S he was an active and influential member of t he pooling community long before that. Jenny ...

Governing bodies are crucial to support AI as an integral part of a pool’s strategy and operations, setting the tone for AI adoption and innovation. Our AI Development Plan for Pool Governing Bodies will help your pool ’s governing ...

The way we care for ourselves shapes how we lead, collaborate and show up in every part of our lives. But w hat does it really mean to be healthy and thrive in your career, your relationships and your community? The latest ...

AGRiP’s Board of Directors is comprise d of member representatives serving four-year terms. The current election is for two Board seats with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026. T wo incumbent candidates are seeking re-election. ...

“AI: The New Frontier” is a short article highlighting data ownership and privacy considerations for AI inputs, outputs and data resources. AGRiP was granted permission to share this article by McAfee & Taft, an Oklahoma-based law firm. ...

Poppi is a members-only chatbot that helps you make sense of pooling topics by curating information from member pools, QEI Patrons and other trusted industry sources. Think of Poppi as a research assistant who browses other pools’ websites and summarizes ...

Our Service Provider AI Checklist is an internal reference for evaluating how service providers use AI to support your pool. Use it during provider selection, contract negotiations, compliance reviews and ongoing service management to ...

Nominations are being accepted for election to the AGRiP Board of Directors . There will be two seats in our upcoming election for four-year Board terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Both incumbent Board members will seek re-election. ...

AGRiP’s Health Pool Resource Group (AHPRG) recently discussed litigation over insulin pricing and whether pools should consider participating in this multi-district suit. Members agreed there is minimal downside to joining and noted any recovery ...

The deadline to register for Staff Forum 2025 is Friday, September 12. Pooling professionals from every area of the industry will attend this peer-to-peer learning conference , October 5–7 in Austin, TX. You’ll gain ...

Talk to Poppi (or any other chatbot) the way you would talk to a trusted colleague — explain what you want to know and why it matters. Focus on one question at a time so the chatbot can deliver detailed, useful answers. For example, ...

Staff Forum 2025 is in Austin this October 5–7. Sessions cover issues that matter most to pooling professionals across roles and functional areas. We’re covering timely AI topics such as: Building custom chatbots using open-source tools ...

Poppi is an AI resource that supports pools by generating ideas and helping resolve a wide range of challenges, including planning content, researching, brainstorming and suggesting next steps. To get the most useful results, be sure to ask clear, ...

Pools are finding creative and practical ways to incorporate AI into their daily operations — from financial and claims management to new business underwriting and training development. These real-world examples demonstrate how AI can fill resource gaps, ...

Poppi is an AI assistant that can help you tackle real challenges in your pool — from governance questions to operational improvements. Whether you’re working through an issue, brainstorming new ideas or simply seeking inspiration, ask Poppi a question. ...

Collaboration drives progress for pools. Professionals from across the pooling community engage in our online peer forums to find inspiration for innovation, address shared challenges and gain insight s only other pools can provide ...

Pools are starting to explore how AI can support operations and enhance internal workflows. With just a handful of documents your pool already uses every day, you can create a chatbot that delivers real operational value . ...

Staff Forum 2025 takes place October 5–7 in Austin, Texas . This event brings together professionals from every corner of the pooling community to share ideas, solve common challenges and explore the trends shaping the future of ...

Here’s an example of a member question about developing a piggyback policy for requests for proposal (RFPs) that generated a thoughtful and actionable response from Poppi , our AI collaborator: I'm exploring the idea of implementing ...

The May 2004 Harvard Business Review article “Building Better Boards” is 21 years in the rearview mirror and wasn’t written with pool governance in mind . However, it s erves as a good reminder of what it ...

The deadline to register for CEO and Senior Staff Institute is Thursday, July 10 . Spots are limited, so determine who from your pool is most appropriate to attend and register now. Appropriate for top pool executives and senior staff members, ...

Your pool delivers with purpose. Every decision, service and policy reflects its dedication to its members. AGRiP Recognition helps amplify that purpose through thoughtful reflection, strategic alignment and a commitment to high performance. Applying ...

While AI offers real promise to pools, lasting progress from using it depends on its advocates. AGRiP regularly convenes a peer group of AI Champions, helping pools take meaningful steps toward adopting AI in responsible and practical ways. ...

Poppi , AGRiP’s AI collaborator, supports members with reliable information and thoughtful insights about the Power of Pooling. Drawing on resources from across the industry, Poppi answer s your pressing questions and help s you deliver ...

Understanding workforce transitions and competitive labor markets is key to attracting and developing your pool’s future talent. Internships and scholarships provide an effective and strategic way to introduce new professionals to the pooling industry ...

Pools are used to operating with unique needs and circumstances, but you don’t have to start from scratch with every question. Poppi , AGRiP’s AI collaborator, provides clear, actionable guidance cultivated directly from within the pooling community. ...

AGRiP is pleased to welcome Mary Beth Woods as the newest member of our Board of Directors . Mary Beth is executive director of the Public Employer Risk Management Association ( PERMA ) and has more than 20 years of service in New York ...

AGRiP’s mission is to ensure public entity pools are effective, collaborative and informed. That’s why, in addition to hosting our own conferences, webinars and other events, we actively support and contribute to other industry associations’ educational ...

The rapidly evolving world of AI is rewriting the rules for risk pools. As these shifts continue to accelerate, it’s more important than ever to stay proactive, informed and connected. CEO and Senior Staff Institute 2025 , August 3–6 in Chicago, is ...

When you think about AI being used in the local public entity environment, you probably think about your members themselves designing an AI tool. But some information ripe for AI enablement may already be within the public domain — which means anyone ...

Plan your calendar and budget now to attend upcoming professional development and networking events — and encourage others at your pool to plan ahead, too. CEO and Senior Staff Institute is Aug. 3– 6 in Chicago, IL. Attendees regularly report ...

Available now exclusively for AGRiP members, Poppi is our AI knowledge assistant trained on the power of pooling (website login is required). Here are some tips and suggestions based on early Poppi interactions: Engage with Poppi like a collaborator, ...

Join over 250 pooling professionals who are now actively engaged in our AI learning hub , where they’re building a baseline understanding of AI and preparing for the future of pool work. A foundational knowledge of AI is quickly becoming as essential ...

A new series of courses focused on delivering excellent member services is now available on Pooling Academy. Courses are appropriate for anyone working on behalf of a pool who might impact its member relationships and satisfaction (and that’s everyone). ...

A recent AGRiP survey found that 94 percent of pool executives foresee AI fundamentally transforming pool operations, but only 12 percent understand its full implications. Members tell us they are looking for real-life examples of how AI is being used ...

Governance Conference 2025 attendees shared enthusiasm for many sessions, including AI content , our ever-popular Pooling Basics curriculum, advice on creating productive dialogue , measuring member engagement , and the state ...

We are excited to announce the launch of an AI Champions peer group. We’re bringing together pooling professionals with an eye on AI to share strategies for encouraging AI exploration, methods to overcome common roadblocks and hurdles, and other best ...

Dan Greensweig of League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) and TX Health Benefits Pool are recipients of our 2025 Awards for Excellence in Leadership and Performance, respectively. Dan, Administrator of LMCIT , is receiving ...

TX Health Benefits Pool (TXHB) is the recipient of the prestigious AGRiP Award for Excellence in Performance for its efforts and achievements in cybersecurity. The pool employs a comprehensive and innovative approach to address a top concern ...

Dan Greensweig, Administrator of the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT), is recipient of AGRiP's prestigious Award for Excellence in Leadership . Dan will be recognized for his work to demonstrably improve the approach, conversation ...

Fifteen member pools earned AGRiP Recognition in 2024 and will be acknowledged at our upcoming Governance Conference for their achievement. AGRiP Recognition is a rigorous framework for pools to conduct a thorough self-assessment against established ...

As we continue our focus on AI experimentation in pooling, we will share updates and resources to our AI resources webpage . We encourage you to explore these resources to both prepare for and advance your AI strategy. Newly added resources ...

Two new pools and two new QEI Patrons have joined AGRiP, enhancing the collaborative strength of the pooling community. Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) offers comprehensive, cost-effective coverage to more than 200 fire districts. ...

Following our January survey about pool AI use, we held a meeting about AI experimentation with 200 people from 80 pools. There is no area of AI implementation most prevalent among pools. What is clear is the immediate need for pools to: ...

Friday, Feb. 21 is the last day to register for Governance Conference 2025. You can view session, venue and registration information on our website. If you have questions about attending, let us know right away so you don’t miss your chance to ...

We are pleased to announce PRISM is receiving our first internship and scholarship reimbursement. PRISM will receive $5,575 to reimburse expenditures made in 2024. Explore resources to build your pool’s internship and scholarship programs and ...

The next eNews will be the first release of our AI optimized newsletter. We’ll refine the publication process over time, but here are important things to know: The curation process for articles is AI enabled review of all our member websites, ...

AGRiP member pools are encouraged to attend a special one-hour membership meeting at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 , where we’ll share the work underway to help you: Adopt an effective AI use policy Prioritize an AI learning ...

The deadline to register for Governance Conference 2025 (March 16 - 19 in Las Vegas, NV) is Friday, Feb. 21. An additional $100 will apply to registrations after Monday, Feb. 3. Governance Conference is where pool governing body members can ...

We’re pleased to share that Gallagher has become a Legacy Level QEI Patron , demonstrating exceptional commitment to pools. Patronage at this level is reserved to service providers with a demonstrated track record of partnership and long-term ...

AGRiP has a common renewal of Jan. 1 for all members. We look forward to continuing our mission to make members more effective, collaborative and informed. If you have questions, reach out or review membership options on our website.