Under the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 (LRRA), risk retention groups need to register in nonresidential states where they plan to do business.

Purchasing group registration

Please reference the NAIC's risk retention and purchasing group information page for help completing the application form.

How to apply for registration as a purchasing group

  1. Download and complete the NAIC purchasing group part a and b application (PDF 2.23MB) form.
  2. Print your forms and have an authorized officer sign them. Some forms also need to be notarized.
  3. Combine the application, documents and any cover letter into one PDF.
  4. Attach your PDF and submit your application via email. 

We acknowledge applications upon receipt. There is no fee to register as a purchasing group with our office.

Risk retention group registration

Please reference the NAIC's FAQs for RRGs and the NAIC's risk retention and purchasing group information page for help completing the application form.

How to apply for registration as a risk retention group

  1. Download and complete the NAIC risk retention group part a and part b application (PDF 213.74KB) form.
  2. Print your forms and have an authorized officer sign them. Some forms also need to be notarized.
  3. Combine the application, documents and any cover letter into one PDF.
  4. Attach your PDF and submit your application via email. 

We acknowledge applications upon receipt. There is no fee to register as a risk retention group with our office.

After you apply

Applications are assigned to our analysts in the order they're received. If you meet all requirements and any errors in your application are resolved within 15 business days, we'll issue your certificate of registration by email. Registrations are continuous unless voluntarily withdrawn, suspended or revoked.

You need to keep your registration information current with us by reporting any material changes or additions within 10 days after the change occurs. You can report changes to us via email.