"We provide a communication and networking medium for contingency professionals to keep informed on issues affecting our industry."
NACA was first established in 1998 by a small group of professionals within the
Contingency Insurance Industry who wanted to bring together their colleagues and
associates to impart knowledge, exchange ideas and share war stories. Once able
to disseminate their plans drafted on numerous cocktail napkins, the first annual
NACA conference was held in Dallas in 1998. At that time just under 40 people were
in attendance, enjoying all of the social events planned that year. The participation
grew to 65 at the 2nd annual conference held in Toronto in 1999, which followed
a similar agenda.
Although the members had achieved much of what they had hoped for in organizing
the contingency association, they added an educational component for the 2000 Orange
County California event. While maintaining the ever-important social aspect of the
event, which included a golf tournament, the members realized a greater potential
of what they had started. By incorporating the informative morning sessions the
membership continued to grow and began to include industry professionals from the
London marketplace. In 2001, the annual event held in Cape Cod, MA was a huge success
as attendance was at an all time high with the Association clearly becoming better
organized.
In July 2002, NACA became a fully legal and compliant non-profit organization. In
September of that same year, an official web site was launched to provide members
with continuous, up-to-date information, direct access to their fellow members,
resources to draw upon and allows each member to be more involved in the overall
development of the Association. Over the years, NACA has become a marquee annual
event for the contingency industry. Boasting over 200 current members, NACA has
come a long way since its humble beginnings. Each year the membership and the attendance
at the annual conference grows. We invite you all to explore our website and attend
our annual conference.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at
naca@nacaonline.com.