2026 NCCI Annual Insights Symposium – Wait, Comp Is The Only Profitable Line?
Find out why Dr. Bob Hartwig said that Workers’ Comp is the only profitable line in insurance. The 2026 NCCI Annual Insights Symposium in Orlando covers the topic to the nth degree. Yes, I am a data head, so the numbers that I come out with remain massive, as every year. The press release from NCCI that it was kind enough to provide is below.
I will be there, look for me up front in the first row. Make sure to stop by and say hello. I will be writing blog articles on some of the sessions.
The symposium is scheduled for May 11–13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL. For complete details on the full agenda and to register check out the link.
“At AIS, we’ll provide a broad view of the forces shaping our industry today, as well as emerging trends and important differences across states,” said Tracy Ryan, President and CEO of NCCI. “Sustaining a healthy system involves more than strong results—it requires continued data-driven analysis to prepare for what’s next.”
Tracy will open the symposium, providing her expert insights and forward-looking vision for the industry. A key highlight of AIS is NCCI’s State of the Line Report, an exclusive review of the workers compensation system delivered by NCCI’s Chief Actuary Donna Glenn, FCAS, MAAA, followed by an interactive discussion with NCCI experts, offering deeper context on the results.
Additional sessions include a detailed look at the economy and its impact on workers compensation, an analysis of the evolving medical landscape, and a two-part exploration of workforce demographic trends and injury patterns. Leading artificial intelligence (AI) thought leader, Ethan Mollick, will dive into the opportunities and possibilities of the AI revolution in a must-see keynote.
Donna Glenn will return to the stage on day two to bring together economic, medical, infrastructure, and workforce trends—illuminating how different factors can impact state-level results and may shape performance over time. Rounding out the program, the presidents of the California and New York bureaus will join Tracy Ryan for a lively conversation highlighting unique state dynamics and shared efforts to support a healthy workers compensation system.
More than 900 insurance leaders will gather at AIS, the industry’s premier event, to address today’s most relevant issues and foster valuable connections across the industry. Dynamic thought leaders will deliver data-driven insights, providing workers compensation executives with the tools and perspective to navigate an evolving workers compensation landscape.
