Operating across borders introduces a unique set of risks that demand tailored insurance solutions and strategic oversight. In this session at RIMS 2025, Will Mule, Vice President and Global Risk Solutions Practice Leader at HUB International, examined the complexities of managing insurance programs for international operations, exploring global policy design, compliance considerations, and responsiveness. What […]

Among the most difficult threats risk professionals face is the possibility of an armed individual causing harm to employees, students, or the public. While this devastating risk often lies beyond an organization’s direct control, there remains a clear expectation to address it with purpose and preparedness. This session at RIMS 2025 revisited crisis response strategies […]

In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, effective risk management and insurance strategies are more critical than ever. This session at RIMS 2025 featured emerging trends and key challenges in construction risk. Through a collaborative discussion, risk professionals highlighted recent challenges. Presenters included: Cheryl Berman, Risk Manager at Brady West, Inc. Ted Dann, Real Estate & […]

To reduce injuries and control costs from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), many employers use physical abilities tests during hiring. However, if not properly designed, these tests can lead to legal challenges and even scrutiny from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This session at RIMS 2025, presented by Deborah Lechner, President at EgoScience, highlighted 10 common […]

Public entities today are navigating a wide range of complex and evolving risk challenges, from budget constraints and regulatory changes to reputational threats and operational disruptions. In this collaborative roundtable session at RIMS 2025, attendees engaged with a panel of experts to explore the most pressing issues impacting public sector organizations and exchanged real-world strategies […]

Product recalls pose significant risks to public safety, organizational finances, and brand reputation, yet many companies remain underprepared for the complexities they bring. In this session at RIMS 2025, Chris Harvey, Senior Vice President of Brand Protection at Sedgwick, shared strategies for building a robust recall response plan. Recall Landscape The U.S. has roughly 3500 […]

To achieve strategic success, risk management must move beyond compliance and play an active role in how enterprise objectives are established and pursued. This session at RIMS 2025 showed how enterprise risk management, operational assessments, analytics, and risk visualization can help leadership teams align priorities, consolidate critical data, and allocate resources more effectively – all […]

As the use of generative artificial intelligence accelerates, organizations are increasingly facing the challenge of shadow AI: unauthorized tools and applications adopted by employees without formal oversight. In this session at RIMS 2025, experts explored the significant cyber security, privacy, legal, and operational risks that shadow AI presents. Ianne Appelt, Head of ERM at Salesforce, […]

Effective public-sector risk managers have specialized institutional knowledge and unique skills. When one of us retires or moves to other opportunities, it often begins a cycle of vacancies as risk management shifts among a region’s agencies. But in this constantly changing industry, stability, and reliability are crucial qualities for a risk management team. In this […]

In law enforcement circles, risk management is often equated with legal updates and liability training classes, but it really is much more than that. A careful strategy can only do so much. New threats are constantly arising on the scene, leaving fresh challenges for the police force. At PRIMA 2024, industry expert, Greg Veitch revealed some […]