The public sector faces a set of unique risks and challenges. In this session at the RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition, members of the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) discussed trending topics related to public entity risk management. Speakers included: David Demchak, President & CEO, Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency Raymond Sibley, Director of […]

Telemedicine makes it possible for injured employees to reach a qualified clinician from home or the worksite, providing a promising alternative that ensures early treatment. In this session at the RIMS 2019 Conference and Exhibition, panelists discussed how technology can improve your efforts to manage an injured employee’s health care experience. Speakers included: Ann Schnure, […]

In the last twenty years, the unexpected has become commonplace in risk management. So how do we plan for what’s next? This session at the RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition examined strategies to identify and plan for emerging risks. Speakers included: Chris Mandel, Senior Vice President & Director, Sedgwick Institute Jeff Mycroft, Vice President […]

Increased automation and artificial intelligence have made cyber security preparations a vital piece of any risk management program. In this session at the RIMS 2019 Conference and Exhibition, panelists spoke about our growing dependence on cyber networks and the scale of the threats we should be addressing. Speakers included: Philip Renaud, Executive Director, The Risk […]

Workplace violence can happen anytime and anywhere. This session at the RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition reviewed a spectrum of workplace violence risk management tactics, including red flags that can foreshadow an event and training on what to do if an event does occur. Speakers included: Dr. Teresa Bartlett, Senior Vice President, Medical Quality, […]

Sexual misconduct claims have implications for individuals and companies, including senior management and boards. In this session at the RIMS 2019 Conference and Exhibition, panelists discussed how the #MeToo movement has brought to light various inefficiencies in old practices and how these types of claims could be handled going forward. Speakers included: Kimberly Huebner, Senior […]

Last year marked the eighth consecutive year of combined ratios over 100% in the commercial auto marketplace. Even if drivers are making improvements, there could still be gaps in any fleet management program. In this session at the RIMS 2019 Conference and Exhibition, Jim Noble, Vice President – Risk Engineering for eDriving, presented the essential […]

At the 2019 RIMS Annual Conference, Simon Keshishian, Senior Director of Risk Management and Risk Counsel with Red Bull North America, Inc talked about risk management concerns around the interplay of insurance, indemnity agreements and limits on liability. When you are a risk manager, contracts can pose a particular challenge. It is important for the […]

Wearable technology can be an effective way to train employees and reduce workplace accidents, but they can also create privacy concerns. In this session at the RIMS 2019 Conference and Exhibition, panelists discussed the different types of wearables and how utilization of data intersects with labor, employment and human resources regulations. Speakers included: Brad Waldron, […]

Prioritizing an individual’s overall health and well-being can improve injured worker satisfaction while lowering litigation rates, medical costs and claim duration. This session at the RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition examined potential advantages of this approach and the results from organizations who have successfully implemented such programs. Speakers included: Darin Hampton, Occupational Care and […]