The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research was established in 1969 to create, develop and deliver practical continuing education programs for everyone involved in the insurance and risk management industries. It has more than 130,000 participants who attend over 2,500 programs conducted throughout the United States. The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research offers and develops programs that teach understanding and analysis of complex insurance contracts and risk management techniques through several series of courses. It publishes various online articles, as well as a magazine, known as Resources.