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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 recipient of the prestigious AGRiP Award for Excellence in Performance for its efforts and achievements in cybersecurity. The pool uses a comprehensive and innovative approach to address an issue of top ...

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.

Mark your calendar for Governance Conference 2025 , happening March 16–19 in vibrant Las Vegas, Nevada! This event is the perfect opportunity for governing body members and their teams to learn, network and problem-solve in a pool-focused setting. ...

Congratulations to our recently re-elected AGRiP Board members. Barbara Zemlock, general counsel for County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) and Megan Chorlton, chief executive officer of Municipal Insurance Association ...

These pooling community resources were included in the Nov. 7 issue of eNews and may be of interest to AGRiP members. RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES Article with guidance on how to prepare your facilities, staff and equipment ...

Nominations are open for the Awards for Excellence , to recognize the remarkable individuals and pools driving our industry forward. These awards honor the talented people and innovative pool programs that make a difference for all of us. Explore ...

AGRiP pool member dues will be increasing as of Jan. 1, 2025. There will be a seven percent increase in the annual pool member dues rate, with a maximum dues cap of $16,800. An average sized AGRiP member pool will pay $350 more in dues next year. The ...

Exclusive Access to AI Learning at Discounted Rates Member pools can purchase AI courses and content covering topics like prompt engineering, marketing, member communications, data and more, with a 15 percent discount for individual access and significantly ...

We have new internship and scholarship resources available to help pools build robust talent pipelines and enhance workforce resiliency. View our guidance on developing internships and scholarships to attract top talent, foster relationships with ...

These pooling community resources were included in the Sept. 19 issue of eNews and may be of interest to AGRiP members. RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES Article about improving the safety of public places (CivicRisk Mutual) ...

We’re seeking nominations to the AGRiP Board of Directors for an upcoming election in October, including two seats with four-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Both incumbent Board members are seeking re-election. Only Designated Representatives ...

The rapid pace of AI evolution and resulting revolutionary changes are overwhelming, and it’s tempting to let others figure it out first. But pools safeguard our most important and vulnerable local public entity assets — so it’s important for us to be ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming all industries, everywhere — and pooling is no exception. AGRiP is gathering and sharing information about AI as it relates to pools, insurance, public entities or other areas like leadership, training and ...

Pooling Academy released three new courses designed to help pool staff and governing body members better appreciate pool governance expectations and roles. The courses are availab le as a bundle at a discounted price through the end of October. ...

CEO Institute 2024 | Aug. 4–7 in St. Louis, MO Registration for CEO Institute 2024 is open to pool executives and senior leaders through July 12. CEO Institute is unique because we focus on one important, future-oriented topic and give leaders ...

The Membership Practices Committee (MPC) supports AGRiP’s Advisory Standards for Recognition to implement new standards and provide peer review for pool applications. Serving on the MPC is a great way to build your pooling network and to ...

Edward Esquivel of TX Health Benefits Pool has been appointed to a four-year term on the AGRiP Board of Directors effective immediately. Edward fills the second of two new appointed Board positions. Edward is Deputy Executive Director for TX ...