The PLANS organization was formed in 1970 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by several peer insurance companies who meet to discuss their experiences with Property and Liability Insurance Systems. Conferences are held to build peer relationships, providing overviews of each company's data processing operation, and discussing technical problems experienced with similar systems. The group is participative for the exchange of information and solution of common problems. Those in attendance are encouraged to make individual contact with group members and share technology solutions. Today PLANS has over 35 member companies located throughout the United States. Semiannual conferences are typically held around the country with formal presentations done by member companies and numerous opportunities are made available for networking. Annual dues and attendance fees support all operations.