Now in it’s third year, the 2024 Central U.S. Earthquake Summit will bring together the insurance industry, regulators, government officials, and emergency management professionals to forge new ideas to improve earthquake insurance coverage in at-risk communities within the central United States.

Join leading innovators and visionaries October 21-22, 2024 in Little Rock, Arkansas as they continue conversations geared to solve critical issues surrounding earthquake insurance and hazard mitigation.

The 2024 Central U.S. Earthquake Summit is October 21-22, 2024 in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. All summit-related events will take place at the Little Rock Marriott hotel on Statehouse Plaza. See the hotel info page or summit agenda for address and other hotel details.

There is NO COST to attend the event, which is graciously being supported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Because space is limited, pre-registration is required. All registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the button below or the menu at the top of this page to register to attend the 2024 Central U.S. Earthquake Summit.

Experts say that the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), the largest active zone in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains, is at risk for a major earthquake. However, earthquake insurance coverage in the highest risk areas of the NMSZ has dropped dramatically in recent years, widening the gap between the insured and the uninsured. This leaves states and communities with a significant challenge as they look at planning for a successful recovery following an event in which the economic losses are expected to reach well over $100 billion.

The purpose of this FREE summit is to provide attendees an opportunity to learn about earthquake hazards and issues surrounding earthquake insurance, and to develop strategies to address those issues. By attending the 2024 Earthquake Summit, attendees will have an opportunity to learn:

• the latest information on earthquake hazards that may affect Arkansas and surrounding states.
• how emergency managers and other risk managers work together to lessen potential earthquake impacts.
• ways states are communicating earthquake risk and insurance awareness to at-risk communities.
• insurance agent perspectives on earthquake risk and insurance.
• why the consumer flood insurance market may provide valuable lessons learned for earthquake risk, and more!

Attendees will learn from subject matter experts via presentations and moderated panel session, and there will also be ample opportunities to network throughout the summit.

The Central U.S. Earthquake Summit is intended for the following professionals: 

• Insurance industry
• Government insurance regulators and officials
• Policy professionals
• Emergency managers
• Local, State, and Federal stakeholders
• Private sector representatives, non-governmental partners, and others interested in disaster risk reduction

Are you interested in having an exhibit table at the Earthquake Summit? Space is limited, and although there is no charge to have a table, pre-approval is required. If you are interested in an exhibit table, please fill out an exhibitor interest form by clicking the link below.

The 2024 Central U.S. Earthquake Summit is being presented in partnership by the following organizations: 

• National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
• Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)
• Arkansas Governor’s Earthquake Advisory Council (GEAC)
• Arkansas Insurance Department
• Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)