December

Where Program Business Gets Done

December 2025

 

TMPAA Returns to Texas | April 28-30

 

The 2026 TMPAA Mid-Year Meeting is set to draw more than 1,800 attendees to Dallas, descending on the Hilton Anatole. Registration opens January 12. Mark your calendars to register early and secure a hotel reservation. Also, consider booking your Mid-Year sponsorship now for maximum exposure.

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Once again this year, our Mid-Year Meeting will begin on Tuesday and end on Thursday, so please plan your schedule accordinbgly. 

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TMPAA Executive Director Announcement

The TMPAA is pleased to announce that Sarah Ayars has been appointed Executive Director.

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Since joining Target Markets in 2010, Sarah has been instrumental in growing the Association, enhancing membership services, and shaping events and marketing initiatives. She also organizes the TMPAA Women’s Leadership Group, supporting leadership development and connection among women in program business. Sarah's expertise and dedication to the program marketplace position her to continue strengthening TMPAA’s role as the leading resource for program specialists.

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2025: Year in Review

This year was a remarkable one for the TMPAA. In 2025, the Association welcomed 86 new Program Administrator members — including 20 Incubators — along with 12 new Carrier members, and 71 new Service Provider members. This brings our current membership total to 783.

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Both of our 2025 meetings saw significant growth in attendance. Mid-Year attendance increased by 12%, and the Annual Summit grew by an impressive 23%, setting a new record with more than 2,000 attendees.

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We extend our sincere appreciation to all of our members for contributing to another successful year. We look forward to continuing this momentum and are excited to see what 2026 brings.

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Halfway to Our $2M Funding Goal 

The TMPAA Charities Endowment stands out by focusing on Program Business education and advocacy. Its scholarship program and student support complement other TMPAA initiatives aimed at developing the next generation of program business professionals.

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Click below to schedule a time to discuss how you or your company can be permanently recognized as a founding contributor of the TMPAA Charities Endowment.

Invest in the Future ⇒

Earn the PBP™ 

for Free 

TMPAA, in pursuit of its mission to promote Best Practices in program administration, elevate the status of Program Business in the insurance industry, and recognize the specialized skill sets of Program Specialists, has partnered with The Institutes to provide the Program Business Professional™ (PBP) designation.

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The TMPAA, in partnership with Martin & Company, is committed to fully subsidizing the coursework needed to attain the PBP for all PA members if completed by April 2026.

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Member Features

Program Administrators

  • TIMBY

Service Providers

  • Floatbot AI

  • Q-Klaims, LLC

  • Stephens Rickard

 

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Website: www.katrisk.com

Phone Number: (510) 984-0056

 

Ambac Financial Group Rebrands as Octave Specialty Group, Inc.

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District Cover Secures $6 Million in Funding to Expand Access to Insurance for Urban Businesses

 

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