Association of Governmental Risk Pools

What Association of Governmental Risk Pools does

The Association of Governmental Risk Pools (AGRiP) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1987 and incorporated in Illinois, with headquarters at One Glenlake Parkway NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA. It serves public entity risk pools across the United States, including agricultural, transit, housing authority, school, municipal, county, and special district pools that achieve risk coverage through intergovernmental cooperation. The organization operates as a membership association with member pools gaining access to intelligence, education, networking, best practices, and advocacy resources.

AGRiP's product portfolio spans five service areas: Intelligence (research publications), Education (Pooling Academy online courses and conferences), Networking (peer groups, discussion forums, social media), Best Practices (Advisory Standards for Recognition, Operations Manual, Glossary of Pooling Terms), and Advocacy for pooling interests. Its most distinct technical asset is Poppi, a members-only AI chatbot collaborator introduced in 2024 and trained on pooling-specific knowledge, member pools' websites, QEI Patron content, and trusted industry sources. The technical stack runs on Higher Logic for community management and the website platform, with AI capabilities layered through third-party LLM providers and a partnership with Sidecar for the AI Learning Hub.

AGRiP's revenue model combines membership dues (undisclosed), conference registration fees ($945-$1,560 per attendee for major events like Staff Institute), Recognition application fees ($400-$750), and QEI Patron corporate sponsorships across Legacy, Executive, CEO, and Vice President tiers. Distribution is direct-to-member through login-based digital access, self-serve online learning via Pooling Academy, and event-based conferences held annually. The org serves a well-defined vertical niche with approximately a quarter of member pools achieving AGRiP Recognition through the Advisory Standards self-assessment program.

Name

Association of Governmental Risk Pools

Legal name

Association of Governmental Risk Pools

Website

https://agrip.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association of Governmental Risk Pools (AGRiP) is a US non-profit trade association serving public entity risk pools, providing intelligence, education, networking, best practices, and advocacy through membership, conferences, and AI-enabled resources like Poppi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Entity Risk Pooling Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Responsible AI, Security & Privacy Platforms (Safety, Guardrails, PII) (HDAEANAG)

Keywords

• Public entity risk pooling
• Risk management education
• Pool governance resources
• Membership association services
• Government insurance pooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AGRiP operates as a membership association with public entity pools as members. Membership fees fund operations and programs.
2. AGRiP Recognition Application Fees: Pools pay $750 for standard Advisory Standards application review, or $400 for abbreviated application (CAJPA-accredited pools).
3. Conference Registration Fees: Staff Forum registration: $945 for members ($1,460 non-members) through August 24; $1,045 after. Guest meals/events priced separately. CEO Institute and other conferences also have registration fees.
4. QEI Patron Sponsorships: Corporate partners (QEI Patrons) at various levels (Legacy, Executive, CEO, Vice President) provide financial support to advance AGRiP's educational mission. Funding includes internship and scholarship reimbursements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AGRiP is a membership association that provides intelligence, education, networking, best practices, and advocacy to public entity risk pools across the United States. Members gain access to the Poppi AI chatbot, Pooling Academy online courses, peer discussion forums, the Advisory Standards for Recognition self-assessment program, and annual conferences (Staff Institute and Governance Conference). Corporate service providers participate through the QEI Patron sponsorship program.

Product overview

AGRiP is a membership association serving public entity risk pools rather than a single product company. Their offerings span five service areas: Intelligence (research and publications), Education (Pooling Academy and conferences), Networking (peer groups and forums), Best Practices (standards and resources), and Advocacy. The core member-facing AI product is Poppi, their chatbot collaborator. Key resources include Advisory Standards for Recognition, AI readiness and governance tools, and the Service Provider AI Checklist. Educational offerings include online courses through Pooling Academy and annual conferences (Staff Institute and Governance Conference).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pooling Academy: Educational platform providing courses on pooling fundamentals and professional development for pooling professionals.
• Poppi
• QEI Patrons
• Staff Institute
• Governance Conference

Products and services

• AGRiP Membership Recurring membership for U.S. public entity risk pools providing login-based access to member-only resources, the Poppi AI chatbot, peer discussion forums, the Pooling Academy, and AGRiP Recognition eligibility.
• Poppi AI Chatbot Collaborator AGRiP's members-only AI chatbot trained on pooling knowledge, member pools' websites, QEI Patrons, and trusted industry sources, providing tailored guidance on governance, operations, underwriting, and member engagement.
• Pooling Academy Online learning platform offering self-paced courses on pooling fundamentals, member services, and operating practices for pooling professionals.
• Advisory Standards for Recognition Comprehensive self-assessment program allowing member pools to evaluate internal operational procedures against industry best practices and earn Recognition for three years; $750 standard application fee or $400 abbreviated fee for CAJPA-accredited pools.
• AGRiP Staff Institute Conference Annual conference for pooling professionals featuring The Residency Experience (2.5-day immersive program for pool executives) and Open Sessions (concurrent sessions). Registration: $945 for members through Aug 24, 2025; $1,045 after; $1,460 non-members through Aug 24, 2025.
• AGRiP Governance Conference Annual conference for pool governing body members and supporting staff providing education, networking, and professional development on pool governance and oversight.
• AGRiP Staff Forum 2025 Conference Annual AGRiP Staff Forum conference for pooling professionals, predecessor to the Staff Institute 2026 format.
• QEI Patron Sponsorship Program Corporate sponsorship program for service providers at Legacy, Executive, CEO, and Vice President tiers that fund AGRiP's educational mission, internship/scholarship programs, and pool resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 60% of pool staff report rarely or only occasionally having enough time to focus on high-value work, spending average 6.5 hours daily on email, messages, and meetings.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• McAfee & TaftminorOthersOklahoma-based law firm that granted AGRiP permission to share their article 'AI: The New Frontier' addressing data ownership and privacy considerations for AI.
• Pooling AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline learning platform affiliated with AGRiP offering Pooling Basics curriculum and Member Services Learning Path for pooling professionals.
• SidecarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI learning platform made available exclusively to AGRiP members through the AI Learning Hub for prompt engineering, AI agents, and other topics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National League of Cities (NLC): NLC is a membership association serving US municipalities—the same constituents that create and participate in public entity risk pools. It addresses broader municipal policy including risk and insurance, making it a broad incumbent that overlaps with AGRiP's audience.
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): GFOA is a major membership association for public-sector finance professionals, including those at entities that participate in risk pools. It operates a similar education, recognition, and best-practices model and overlaps with AGRiP's audience of municipal and special district finance/risk leaders.
• National Association of Counties (NACo): NACo is a membership association representing county governments, many of which participate in public entity risk pools. It offers broader policy, advocacy, and education programs and overlaps with AGRiP's member pool ecosystem.
• National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC): NAIC is the US standard-setting and regulatory support organization for state insurance regulators. While broader in scope than AGRiP, NAIC's governance and best-practice frameworks overlap with AGRiP's advocacy and Advisory Standards work in the public-entity risk pooling space.

Direct peers

• Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA): PRIMA is a national membership association for public sector risk management professionals, offering conferences, education, and resources similar to AGRiP. It serves a closely adjacent public-entity risk management community, making it AGRiP's most directly comparable trade association peer.
• California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA): CAJPA is a California-focused membership association for joint powers authorities, including many of the same public entity risk pools AGRiP serves. It provides Accreditation with Excellence—a parallel to AGRiP's Recognition program—and is explicitly named in AGRiP's data as a partner, indicating direct overlap in mission and members.

Emerging players

• Lexipol: Lexipol is a public safety risk mitigation content and policy company that became a Legacy-level QEI Patron of AGRiP in 2025. It serves an adjacent segment (public safety agencies that often sit inside AGRiP member pools) and represents the kind of specialized content/saas provider whose overlap with AGRiP's AI/governance agenda is growing.

Others

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA): ICMA is a membership association for professional local government managers and administrators. While not directly competing with AGRiP, its members are decision-makers for many public entity risk pools and adjacent in the public-sector governance ecosystem.
• National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL): NCOIL is a US legislative organization of state lawmakers focused on insurance. Its policy and regulatory work overlaps with AGRiP's advocacy agenda on intergovernmental risk pooling and insurance regulation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPlxKs9WSV8veIi5xrDUvgQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/powerofpooling
• Xx.com/powerofpooling
• Facebookfacebook.com/AGRiP-498726763475354

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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