National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)

10/14/2026

Save the date for our first webinar in November! Strong negotiation skills can make all the difference in achieving a successful recovery.

Join NASP for Negotiation Skills and Techniques for Insurance Industry Professionals with Robert Stern, Subrogation Partner at Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad.

Learn the 7 Ps of Negotiation, including how to prepare, present key facts, strengthen your claim, recognize when to speak or pause, and move forward when negotiations stall. Whether you’re new to subrogation or looking to sharpen your approach, this session offers practical techniques you can put to work.

Thursday, November 5, 2026
2–3 p.m. ET

Register: https://online.subrogation.org/naspssa/f?p=EVTSSA:4010:4157919810943::YES:4010:P0_EVENT_ID,G_WEBREG_SERNO:1272

10/14/2026

BUILD YOUR SKILLS. HELP OTHERS GROW.

Do you train, coach, mentor or onboard others? NASP is pleased to share SITE’s Train the Trainer program, designed for insurance professionals, including claims and subrogation professionals, who help others learn.

Build practical skills in instructional design, facilitation and learner engagement through six live virtual sessions, hands-on activities and a capstone presentation with supportive feedback.

The flexible hybrid program offers two ways to complete your capstone:
• November 16: Virtually via Zoom
• November 19: In person in Austin at SITE Gets Weird, following the NASP Annual Conference

The program kicks off October 23. Complete it to earn a certificate and take a step toward the Insurance Training Professional (ITP) designation.

Learn more and register:
https://insurancetrainers.starchapter.com/Conference_2026



Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE)

10/14/2026

As rooftop solar systems become more common, so do the opportunities for costly losses. Do you know what to look for when investigating a solar-panel claim?

Join Scott Hefner, Perry Hopkins, Laura Reed, and Michael Wolfer at NASP’s 2026 Annual Conference for “Solar Panel Losses: Not a Matter of If, But When.”

Explore how solar photovoltaic systems work, what can go wrong, and how installation issues, component failures, moisture intrusion, and overheating can lead to fires. Two real-world case studies will connect the technical details to practical subrogation takeaways.

Monday, November 16 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Grand Salon 7 | JW Marriott Austin

Product Liability Track - Sponsored by White and Williams LLP

Register at subrogation.org and join us in Austin, November 15–18!

10/13/2026

CONDUCTING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN TODAY’S HYBRID WORKPLACE

Addressing repeated tardiness, inappropriate behavior or an unavailable remote employee can be one of the most stressful parts of managing a team.

Join Sheila Dye, Julie Phelan, Michael B. Stevens and Bob Wendover for “Conducting Difficult Conversations in Today’s Hybrid Workplace” at NASP 2026 Annual Conference. Prepare for, navigate and follow through on conversations that address workplace behavior and performance.

Add this Management Track session to your conference agenda on Whova this Thursday and join fellow subrogation professionals in Austin as we “Keep Subro Weird.”

Tuesday, November 17 | 10–11 a.m.
Session T.1.3 | Management Track
Grand Salon 8

Management Track sponsored by Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad.

Register and explore the agenda at: https://subrogation.org/education/events2/annualconference-home

10/09/2026

ELECTRIC VEHICLE FIRES: FROM FAILURE ANALYSIS TO RECOVERY

When an electric vehicle fire occurs, understanding what went wrong is a critical step toward identifying recovery opportunities.

Join Arnie Fie, CFEI, Mark Sargent and Dustin Smith for “Electric Vehicle Fires: From Failure Analysis to Recovery” at NASP 2026 Annual Conference.

Add this Auto Track session to your conference agenda on Whova next week and join fellow subrogation professionals in Austin as we “Keep Subro Weird.”

Monday, November 16 | 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Session M.4.1 | Auto Track

Register and explore the agenda at subrogation.org.

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

NASP BY THE NUMBERS: CONNECTING PEOPLE. ADVANCING THE PROFESSION.

NASP continues to bring the subrogation community together through practical education, professional development and connections that support stronger recovery outcomes.

As our membership, partnerships and educational opportunities expand, our focus remains clear: delivering meaningful value to the professionals and companies we serve.

NASP BY THE NUMBERS:
*4,250 NASP members
*35,000+ industry professionals reached through The Subro Scene each week
*1,089 subrogation professionals have earned the prestigious CSRP designation
*Two national conferences each year, connecting professionals from across the subrogation industry
*64 educational sessions planned for our 2026 Annual Conference
*Four specialized CSRP certifications available in Auto Collision, Property,
*Product Liability and Workers’ Compensation

Behind these numbers is a community committed to learning, sharing knowledge and moving the profession forward.

From emerging professionals building their skills to experienced practitioners sharing their expertise, NASP brings professionals together to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and discover new recovery strategies. Our members, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and industry partners make that work possible.

NEXT STOP: AUSTIN!
Our 2026 Annual Conference will bring that community together with 64 educational sessions, specialized tracks, expert speakers, a sponsor expo and valuable networking opportunities.

Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning to reconnect with colleagues, join us in Austin to build your knowledge, explore emerging issues and bring fresh ideas back to your team.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NASP?
We’re continuing to develop opportunities that support our members throughout their careers, including:
*Professional development and resources for emerging professionals
*Expanded leadership programming
*Continued investment in industry benchmarking initiatives
*New educational opportunities and certifications
*Stronger corporate and industry partnerships
*Information sharing and technology initiatives
*New ways for the subrogation community to connect and collaborate

Each initiative supports the same goal: helping our members grow while strengthening the profession we share.

Thank you to the members and partners who continue to contribute their time, expertise and support. Your involvement helps shape what comes next.

We look forward to connecting with you in Austin and continuing to advance subrogation together.

10/06/2026

WHEN INTERESTS DIVERGE, COMMUNICATION MATTERS.

Fire investigations become more complex when potentially responsible parties, competing experts, liability carriers and counsel enter the scene. Clear communication can help protect evidence and strengthen recovery opportunities.

Join NASP and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) for Fire Investigation Subrogation Webinar: Fire Scene Communication Essentials (Part 2).

Speakers Chris Konzelmann and Adam Holloway will use real-world fire loss scenarios to explore practical communication challenges, ways to reduce disputes and strategies for preserving expert independence throughout investigation and litigation.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 2–3 p.m. ET

Register today: https://subrogation.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=0631478d-9c91-435c-8325-019ee00d376d

10/06/2026

Reminder for October 13 webinar- "ChatGPT Told Me to Do It": AI-Driven DIY and the New Property Subrogation Blind Spot.

Register at: https://subrogation.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=06f0c581-94b4-452f-9348-019e660d1576

When a property owner follows AI advice to make a repair and a loss follows, is the claim simply “owner-caused”? That conclusion may overlook a recovery opportunity.

Join NASP for “ChatGPT Told Me to Do It”: AI-Driven DIY and the New Property Subrogation Blind Spot, an interactive webinar with Craig J. Billeci, Esq. of Billeci Kardas Law, PLLC.

Through practical property-loss scenarios, you’ll explore how to:
1) Spot potential product, installation, and instruction-based liability
2) Ask better questions during intake and investigation
3) Preserve recovery opportunities in AI-assisted DIY claims

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

Register at: https://subrogation.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=06f0c581-94b4-452f-9348-019e660d1576

10/05/2026

MEET AMECA AT NASP 2026!

NASP’s 2026 Annual Conference is kicking off with a welcome unlike anything we’ve done before!

AMECA, one of the world’s most advanced humanoid robots, will be LIVE on stage to welcome attendees during NASP’s Opening General Session in Austin!

Known for her remarkably lifelike facial expressions, movements, and ability to interact with people, AMECA is sure to make this an Opening General Session to remember.

This isn’t about replacing the human connection that makes NASP so special - it’s about having a little fun with technology and starting some great conversations along the way.

And what better place to start than Austin? You’ll want to be in your seat when the Opening General Session begins.

Come see AMECA in action and help us kick off an incredible week!

After the General Session, keep your eyes open. You never know where or when AMECA might show up next!