AMERIND’s Tribal Risk & Insurance Convening Highlights Top Topics in Insurance Industry

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM – AMERIND, the country’s only 100 percent Tribally owned insurance provider, hosted its annual Tribal Risk & Insurance Convening in November in Nashville, TN. Over 350 attendees gathered to learn the latest in risk management, leadership, human resources, finance, technology, and tribal development. This year’s theme “Embracing Resilience-Navigating Change” was about empowering Tribal communities to rise, thrive, and conquer challenges together!

 “The convening brought together Tribal governments, business, gaming and housing to harness the power of Tribes Protecting Tribes!” said Derek Valdo, CEO.

 Highlights from the Convening included a panel discussion on “A Breakthrough for Insurance Options for Billion-Dollar Gaming Operations” from Karl Hennessy and Will Nichols of McGill and Partners, an opening keynote address from Monte Fronk and Sgt. Christopher Spence, and numerous presentations from AMERIND experts on topics ranging from Cyber Security to workers’ compensation claims.

 “AMERIND was created out of a commercial insurance crisis and hard market. Thirty-seven years later we are stronger than ever and have high expectations for the future,” said Chairman Phil Bush.

 Additional events throughout the Convening included networking breakfasts with professional athletes Ryan Bradley and Notah Begay III, and a welcome reception at Ole Red with Native standup comedian Wolf Brown.

 To join AMERIND for their 2025 Tribal Risk & Insurance Convening in Orlando, FL.

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AMERIND creates affordable, sustainable insurance products and services for Indian Country. Founded in 1986, it is the only 100 percent Tribally owned insurance company and has earned the A- (Excellent) rating from AM Best. For more information, visit AMERIND.com.