NASP

What NASP does

NASP (National Association of Subrogation Professionals) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in November 1998 and headquartered at 400 Mosites Way, Suite 103, Pittsburgh, PA. It is the only organization dedicated exclusively to subrogation professionals, serving insurance claims professionals, subrogation attorneys and litigators, forensic specialists and engineers, collection companies, and service providers in the U.S. subrogation industry. Its core membership base of approximately 3,000 individuals is supplemented by a Subro Scene weekly newsletter reaching 35,000+ professionals, providing recurring top-of-funnel distribution. The organization is led by CEO Leslie S. Wiernik with a small staff team of approximately 11 covering education, membership, marketing, IT, and operations.

The association's product surface spans five primary lines: (1) the CSRP (Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional) designation program and modular individual CSRP certifications across Auto, Property, Workers' Compensation, and Product Liability, delivered through an online examination platform; (2) two annual conferences — the flagship fall Annual Conference (~1,100 attendees, 100+ exhibitors, recognized as the largest subrogation-only trade show globally) and the Spring Conference (~300 attendees, 30 exhibitors); (3) educational products including the Nuggets for Newbies video series, Subro College online curriculum, and webinar library; (4) annual benchmarking studies across Property, Auto, and Workers' Compensation subrogation; and (5) a tiered VIP Corporate Partner sponsorship program (Premier+, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) anchoring major carriers and service providers. Technology infrastructure consists of a Higher Logic-powered member portal at online.subrogation.org, the Whova mobile event app for conference engagement, and Google Analytics — standard association SaaS rather than proprietary AI systems.

NASP's business model is diversified across five revenue streams: recurring membership dues ($425/year for Insurance Claims Professionals, $650/year for Service Providers), conference registration and exhibit booth sales, CSRP certification and educational product fees, tiered VIP Corporate Partner sponsorships, and Subro Scene newsletter advertising. The organization pursues a community-led, event-driven go-to-market motion, with conferences and the newsletter functioning as primary customer acquisition and engagement channels. As a 501(c)-style trade association, NASP has no external equity investors or parent company and is governed by a Board of Directors; revenue is reinvested into programming, advocacy, and member services rather than distributed to owners.

Name

NASP

Legal name

National Association of Subrogation Professionals

Website

https://subrogation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NASP (National Association of Subrogation Professionals) is a not-for-profit trade association founded in 1998 serving approximately 3,000 subrogation professionals in the U.S. insurance industry through the CSRP certification program, two annual conferences, the Subro Scene newsletter reaching 35,000+, and tiered corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Insurance Claims Professionals ($425/year) and Service Providers ($650/year), with approximately 3,000 members.
2. Conference Revenue: Registration fees for Spring Conference (~300 attendees, 30 exhibitors) and Annual Conference (~1,100 attendees, 100+ exhibitors), plus exhibit booth sales and sponsorship packages.
3. CSRP Certification and Education: Fees for CSRP designation matriculation ($1,025 members/$2,150 non-members), certification exams ($700), exam retakes ($475), webinar prep series ($895), and Nuggets for Newbies educational series ($550).
4. Subro Scene Newsletter Advertising: Weekly newsletter reaching 35,000 professionals with advertising opportunities for targeted industry exposure.
5. Benchmarking Studies: Sale of annual benchmarking studies for Property, Auto, and Workers' Compensation subrogation sectors.
6. VIP Corporate Partnership Sponsorships: Tiered sponsorship packages (Premier+, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) providing brand visibility, complimentary memberships, conference registrations, and exclusive benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NASP is a not-for-profit trade association that provides professional development, certification, education, advocacy, and networking services to the subrogation industry. Its core offerings include a tiered membership program (Insurance Claims Professionals at $425/yr; Service Providers at $650/yr), the CSRP designation and discipline-specific certifications, the Annual and Spring Conferences, the Subro Scene newsletter, Benchmarking Studies, and a portfolio of online learning programs (Nuggets for Newbies, Subro College, Webinar Library).

Product overview

NASP (National Association of Subrogation Professionals) is a not-for-profit trade association established in November 1998 that provides a comprehensive ecosystem of educational products and services for the subrogation industry. The core offering includes the Membership Portal with member forum, directory, and newsletter access; The Subro Scene weekly newsletter reaching 35,000 professionals; and professional certification programs including the full CSRP Designation and individual CSRP Certifications in auto collision, property, product liability, and workers' compensation. Educational products include the Nuggets for Newbies video series, Webinar Library, and Benchmarking Studies. The organization also hosts two annual conferences (Spring Conference with ~300 attendees and Annual Conference with ~1,100 attendees). The VIP Corporate Partner Program provides sponsorship packages for insurance carriers and service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSRP Designation Program Comprehensive certified designation program covering core subrogation disciplines including legal liability, products liability, investigation, collision, property, workers' compensation, and dispute resolution, awarded after a proctored exam. Intended for working subrogation professionals in insurance, legal, and service provider roles.
• CSRP Certifications (Auto Collision, Property, Product Liability, Workers' Compensation) Self-study certification modules in four subrogation disciplines, each requiring a separate proctored exam at $700 per attempt ($260 retake fee). Designed for subrogation professionals seeking discipline-specific credentials.
• Nuggets for Newbies Video educational series priced at $550 covering three modules on Intro to Subrogation, Subrogation Basics, and Investigation Techniques for emerging professionals entering the subrogation field.
• Subro College Online Curriculum Cutting-edge online education curriculum for continuous professional growth in subrogation, offered to members and the broader subrogation community.
• NASP Webinar Library Recorded educational webinars available for purchase covering subrogation topics including ethical negotiations, fire scene investigation, workers' compensation subrogation, and expert report writing.
• Benchmarking Studies Annual benchmarking studies for Property, Auto, and Workers' Compensation subrogation that enable insurance carriers to compare recovery performance against industry standards.
• NASP Annual Conference Fall industry trade show with approximately 1,100 attendees and 100+ exhibitors; recognized as the largest subrogation-only trade show in the world. Held November 2026 at JW Marriott Austin and November 2027 at Omni Ft. Lauderdale.
• NASP Spring Conference Annual spring conference with approximately 300 attendees and 30 exhibitors featuring educational sessions and networking. Planned for April 2027 at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Indian Wells, CA.
• VIP Corporate Partner Program Annual partnership program offering tiered sponsorship packages (Premier+, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for insurance carriers and service providers, providing brand visibility, complimentary memberships, conference registrations, and exclusive benefits.
• CSRP Webinar Prep Series Webinar series priced at $895 highlighting key focus areas for each chapter of the CSRP Study Guide to help candidates prepare for the CSRP exam.
• Membership (Insurance Claims Professionals / Service Providers) Annual membership tiers: Insurance Claims Professionals at $425/year for insurance company employees including in-house counsel, and Service Providers (Legal and Nonlegal) at $650/year. Includes access to the member portal, member forum, member directory, free webinars, conference registration discounts, and the Subro Scene newsletter.

Quantifiable outcome

• CSRP certification demonstrates professional excellence and enhances career opportunities in subrogation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• State FarmflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier VIP Corporate Partner providing highest level of sponsorship support. State Farm is one of the largest insurance companies in the US and a founding corporate partner of NASP.
• GEICOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond VIP Corporate Partner. GEICO is a major auto insurance provider and significant supporter of NASP's initiatives and events.
• TravelerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold VIP Corporate Partner. Travelers provides sponsorship support for NASP conferences and programs.
• W.R. BerkleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold VIP Corporate Partner. W.R. Berkley Insurance supports NASP through corporate sponsorship.
• Crawford & Company/Praxis Risk ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum VIP Corporate Partner. Provides risk services and supports NASP's platinum tier sponsorship.
• Latitude SubrogationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum VIP Corporate Partner specializing in subrogation services and supporting NASP events.
• Wilbur GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum VIP Corporate Partner providing subrogation services and event sponsorship.
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASP collaborated with IAAI to present the Fire Scene Communication Essentials webinar series, demonstrating co-development of educational content for fire investigation and subrogation professionals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society): Global not-for-profit professional association for risk managers and insurance buyers. Operates a similar membership/conference/certification model but at the broader risk-management layer that includes subrogation-adjacent buyers of insurance services.
• CPCU Society (AICPCU): Larger, broader insurance professional society offering the well-known CPCU designation plus education and local chapters. Overlaps with NASP in providing insurance credentialing and continuing education but serves the full P&C industry rather than subrogation specifically.
• Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI): Trade association for U.S. property/casualty insurers offering advocacy, education, and convening functions. Comparable insurance-industry trade body, though broader in scope than NASP's subrogation niche.
• National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC): Trade association for mutual insurance companies that provides legislative advocacy, education, and conferences. Comparable in being a U.S. insurance-sector membership organization with conferences and policy advocacy, though focused on company-level rather than individual practitioners.
• The Institutes / American Institute for CPCU: Provider of the CPCU and other insurance designations plus risk-management education. Larger, broader credentialing and education body that competes for the same insurance-professional education wallet as NASP's CSRP and Subro College programs.

Direct peers

• CLM (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance): Professional association for claims and litigation management professionals. Closest analog to NASP in mission and structure: membership-based body delivering certification, education, annual conferences, and networking for an insurance-adjacent professional community.
• National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA): Trade association for public insurance adjusters. Small, niche insurance-adjacent professional membership body offering advocacy, education, and networking — analogous to NASP in scale and operating model.
• PLRB (Property Loss Research Bureau): Member-driven organization serving property insurance claims adjusters and managers. Comparable in delivering education, conferences, and specialized content to a property/casualty insurance professional niche.
• International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) / National Association of Insurance Women (NAIIW): Professional association for individuals working in insurance across multiple functions. Similar membership-and-education association model serving insurance practitioners with conferences and credentials.
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI): International membership organization for fire and arson investigators. Comparable niche professional association structure; NASP already partners with IAAI on co-developed fire-scene webinar content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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