2025 Membership (PDF)

The mission of the Risk Retention Group (E) Task Force is to stay apprised of the work of other NAIC groups as it relates to financial solvency regulation and the NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Program. The Task Force may make referrals to the Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee and/or other NAIC groups, as deemed appropriate.

2026 Proposed Charges

1. The Risk Retention Group (E) Task Force will:
   1. Operate in regulator-to-regulator session, pursuant to paragraph 3 (specific companies, entities or individuals) of the NAIC Policy Statement on Open Meetings, and in open session when discussing public RRG topics and policy issues.
   2. Monitor and evaluate the work of other NAIC committees, task forces, and working groups that may affect the filing requirements or compliance of RRGs (e.g., actions that affect compliance with the NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Program).
   3. Provide a forum for discussion of current and emerging RRG issues and topics.
   4. Interact with domiciliary regulators and registered states to assist and advise on the most appropriate regulatory strategies, methods, and action(s).
   5. Support, encourage, and promote efforts to address solvency concerns, including identifying adverse industry trends.
   6. Review and analyze annual and quarterly financial results.
   7. Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements to the Risk Retention and Purchasing Group Handbook and related resources.
   8. Develop best practice guides on licensing and registering RRGs.
   9. Monitor federal activities related to RRGs, including legislation related to the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 (LRRA), and ensure all interested parties are informed.
   10. Monitor the resources available to domiciliary and non-domiciliary state insurance regulators of RRGs including educational programs or enhancements or the development of new resources.
   11. Develop or amend relevant NAIC model laws, regulations, and guidelines.

2025 Charges

1. The Risk Retention Group (E) Task Force will:
   
   1. Monitor and evaluate the work of other NAIC committees, task forces, and working groups that may affect the filing requirements or compliance of risk retention groups (RRGs) (e.g. actions that affect compliance with the NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Program.
   2. Monitor and review any federal activities, including any U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, and consider any necessary action.
   3. Monitor the resources available to domiciliary and non-domiciliary state insurance regulators of RRGs including educational programs or enhancements or the development of new resources.