At the RIMS 2017 Annual Conference, Hester Shaw, Internal Control Framework Director, GSK, and Sean Murphy, CEO, Lootok, lead a session titled Risk Shrink: The Human Element of Risk. The human element of risk is normally the one left off, but is one of the most important aspects in risk management. Each person behaves different […]

Presenters took a critical look at the risk management landscape in this session at the RIMS 2017 Annual Conference and Exhibition to anticipate what issues may be on the horizon. Speakers included:  David North, President & CEO, Sedgwick, Inc. Michael Fenlon, Sr. Director, Corporate Risk Management, United Parcel Service David Stills, VP, Risk Management, Walmart […]

Regulators have expressly warned that organizations must be proactive and dedicated to minimizing cyber risk to themselves and their stakeholders. Accordingly, investigations and litigation targeting senior company executives are on the rise. This session at the RIMS 2017 Annual Conference and Exhibition highlighted the importance of directors and officers (D&O) insurance coverage considerations and how […]

During a session at the 2017 RIMS annual conference, Brent Reith and Lora Figgat explore the internet of things and its potential impact on governments, businesses and the property and casualty insurance industry. Brent is SVP Team Leader Professional Risk at Aon Solutions and Lora is Risk Manager – Liability at Avaya, Inc.  Here are […]

The goal of this session was to show participants how they might: Define the characteristics of a risk-intelligent culture. Measure their organization’s alignment of risk culture, risk strategy and risk management. Incorporate tools that strengthen their risk culture. The speakers in this RIMS 2016 session were: Heath Jones, Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Tennessee Valley Authority […]

Airbags, ground beef, ice cream and medical devices: all subjects of high-profile product recalls. Just the word “recall” can send a chill down the spine of even the most seasoned risk professional. Whether the product is yours or it contains a component your company produced, a recall can damage finances and brand value with years […]

You would be surprised by what fraud bosses know about your underwriting and claims operations and team members. This RIMS 2016 session discussed current trends and developments for detecting fraud and shutting it down. Speakers included: Stephen Truono, VP, Global Risk Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Tom Mulvey, Assistant Vice President, ISO/Verisk Kenneth […]

At the 2016 RIMS Annual Conference, Daniel Lisenbey, President and CEO of Broadspire talked about the looming staffing shortages in the insurance industry. Understanding the issue 25% of the insurance industry will retire by the end of 2018, and over 40% will retire in the next 10 years. Nursing is used extensively in the insurance […]

This session at RIMS 2016 illustrated how to methodically examine and review the right activities in claims audits to improve the bottom line. Speakers in this session were: Jenny Novoa, Senior Director of Risk Management, Gap Inc. Joe Picone, Claim Consulting Practice Leader, Willis Towers Watson An audit is a “methodical examination and review.” In […]

Litigation is often one of the largest cost drivers in many workers’ compensation programs. In this RIMS 2016 session, panelists shared how they revamped each element of litigation management to drive down costs and achieve sustainable results. Speakers included: Amy Turner, Senior Manager Risk Management Compliance, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Karen Stankevitz, Director of Consulting, Aptus […]