About the RAA

The Reinsurance Association of America (RAA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association of property and casualty reinsurers doing business in the United States.  The RAA is committed to promoting a regulatory environment that ensures the industry remains globally competitive and financially robust. RAA membership is diverse, including reinsurance underwriters and intermediaries licensed in the U.S. and those that conduct business on a cross border basis. The RAA represents its members before state, federal and international bodies.

RAA members are experienced and well-established providers of reinsurance or are reinsurance intermediaries. To become an underwriting member of the RAA, an entity must:

(1) Be engaged in the assumption of U.S. property-casualty reinsurance from non-affiliated companies, and retain substantial risk.
(2) To become an affiliate member of the RAA, a reinsurance intermediary must be engaged, as its principal activity, in the placement of reinsurance risk from non-affiliated companies, and be licensed or authorized as a reinsurance broker or reinsurance intermediary.

Affiliate membership is also open to life reinsurers.

The RAA's Agenda

The RAA engages in a variety of activities that serve its members and affiliates by representing their collective interests, as well as providing information and analysis to audiences outside the industry.

Legislative:

The RAA is an active advocate for reinsurance interests before state regulators and legislators, who directly regulate the insurance business. At the federal level, the RAA actively lobbies on insurance and reinsurance regulatory issues.

Legal:

The RAA serves as a resource for its members and affiliates on analysis of reinsurance statutes and case law nationwide. It represents its members' interests by litigating on behalf of its members and serving as amicus curiae on issues of importance to the reinsurance industry. The RAA publishes articles to further development of reinsurance law in the U.S.

Financial Data:

The RAA provides aggregate financial data, including quarterly statistics on industry underwriting results, analysis of annual statement data on the reinsurance market, an underwriting review of premiums and losses, and a biennial study on historical loss development.

Education:

Seminars on reinsurance-specific education are held around the country each year. Conferences for RAA members and affiliates cover catastrophe modeling, basics of reinsurance, reinsurance contracts, reinsurance claims, reinsurance underwriting, and reinsurance finance. (Click here to see a list of our education offerings.)

By far and away the most well rounded and useful Cat-focused industry conference out there. Perfect for all levels within the industry. From the conference content, the presenters and the attendees, this conference is a can’t miss for those interested in expanding their knowledge and learning more about cat related insurance and reinsurance modeling topics Nick DiMuzio, Everest

"Fantastic, enriching conference - brilliantly planned and run, illuminating talks and excellent opportunities for networking across multiple areas of catastrophic risk.” Gary Ackerman, University at Albany

“From a treaty underwriter's point of view, RAA presented relevant topics related to today's macro events. Scientific presentations provided insight that I can incorporate in underwriting and share with my clients.” Eric B. Silberman, Munich Re

"Great conference with some of the biggest names in the business presenting their work. What more could you ask for?” Ron Nash, Nash Consulting

“A perfect introduction to the world of reinsurance. Relevant topics, great speakers and the opportunity to network with industry peers makes this a must go event.”
Tom Barrett, Everest Re

Demystifying Reinsurance was an excellent tool to clearly understand and break down the basics. Very good class and recommend it for beginners and even as a refresher course for the intermediate student.”
Chenessia West, TransRe

“Re Basics is the ideal opportunity whether an industry professional or student of insurance to understand the in and outs of reinsurance while being able to network with persons spread across the whole industry.”
Darius Zuill, Bermuda Monetary Authority

“This has been the best reinsurance seminar that I have been to! Whether a reinsurance seasoned vet or new to the field, this is an engaging seminar that addressed specific issues of the reinsurance market.”
Michelle Thimm, Church Mutual Insurance 

“Re Underwriting provided a comprehensive and interesting overview of underwriting in the current market with a major (and interesting) focus on trends. Very useful for underwriting and non-underwriting alike.”
DeVika Bourne, PartnerRe

“Very informative experience, and a great way to keep up to date on current underwriting events and trends.”
Steven Whalen, Aspen Re

"I cannot overstate the relevance and timeliness of this Re Underwriting seminar. Our speakers’ unvarnished views on the state of the market were a great opportunity for me to reflect on my underwriting strategies and challenge my own assumptions about them.”
Michael Delacruz, China Re P&C

“Broadened my business horizon as well as my overall knowledge.”
Nicole Frisch, Sompo International Reinsurance, Zürich 

“The panels and presentations were thought provoking and fascinating as numerous topics were covered affecting the industry. I’m leaving the conference with a greater insight of the future market.”
Brittany de Frias, MS Amlin 

 

“RAA Re Finance was the first RAA seminar I attended, and I was thoroughly impressed with the speakers and content. I learned a great deal from the presentations and intend to bring some new ideas back to my company and share with the team!”
Taylor Robinson, ICW Group

“Fantastic slate of instructors who thoughtfully walked us through financial reporting and other aspects of reinsurance finance. They used terminology that non finance people (lawyers) could understand. Really great program.”
Steven Bazil, The Bazil Group

“If you are in Reinsurance Accounting/Finance, you need to take this course to help you with your job.”
Frank Borawski, Markel  

“The speakers were excellent! There is something to be said about a person, and in this case a group of people, who can take time away from their busy schedules and explain to everyone something they feel passionate about in a manner that's understandable. My only complaint is that I wish we had more time with them.”
Jessica Mieles, Sompo International

“The RAA ReContracts is the most comprehensive reinsurance contract wording training available in the U.S. market.”
David Kragseth, Guy Carpenter   

“The course was very helpful in addressing different viewpoints and important things to consider in contract design and review.”
Andy Martin, AmericanAg 

“The RAA contract course was very informative and interesting. It covered a wide range of Reinsurance Contracts Types. In my Reinsurance Career, I have had the opportunity to work on a limited type of contracts, so I learned a lot.”
Vivian Castro, Arch Insurance Company 

“The RAA Contracts course provides the opportunity to engage with relevant topics, taught by industry experts, in both seminar and small group environments. The course material and industry experts provide an understanding on a wide range of subjects.” 
Kevin English, LMRe

“Participation in Re Claims should be mandatory for all P&C reinsurance underwriters. It’s truly an eye-opener, providing an in-depth look from a claims manager’s perspective on what happens to the business that we underwrite. There are lots of do’s and don’ts to pay attention to. Re Claims answers all the hard questions."  Michael Delacruz, China Re P&C

“I absolutely love this program. I learned so many new things. Reinsurance from the industry’s top executives, interactive activities, interesting panels, and innovating presentations makes for an intriguing few days. Well worth the time and money.” Chenessia West, TransRe

“As a reinsurance attorney I find Re Claims highly valuable to stay abreast of emerging issues. Also, being walked through practical case studies is extremely helpful in creating a thorough understanding of how contracts work.” Steven Bazil, The Bazil Group