Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison’s guest today is management trailblazer and thought leader, Ward Ching! Ward wears many hats — several of which he is going to wear in today’s episode all about disruption, the digital age, and how risk professionals can leverage its data. Ward is a Managing Director at Aon, an Adjunct Professor at the USC Marshall School of Business, the RIMS-CRMP Chairman, and the recipient of the 2018 Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award.   But before hopping into the conversation with Ward Ching, Justin is briefly joined by Heather Sanderson of the Sanderson Firm to discuss the PAID Act and give a brief preview of the upcoming RIMS webinar she is leading. This 60-minute session will be held on March 17th, 2021, and is a free, members-only webinar presented by RIMS Advocacy, titled: “The PAID Act: What Medicare Claims Payers Should Know in 2021.”   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode. [:34] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:41] Justin welcomes Heather Sanderson to RIMScast and together they share a preview of what to expect for the upcoming RIMS Advocacy webinar she is hosting. [2:17] Heather shares why her name may be familiar amongst the risk community! [2:48] Heather shares about the upcoming RIMS Advocacy webinar. [4:49] Which professions and industries really championed the passing of the PAID Act? [5:47] Where to listen to the rest of the exclusive webinar with Heather Sanderson. [6:06] About today’s interview with Ward Ching. [6:22] Justin welcomes Ward back to RIMScast! [6:40] Justin and Ward reflect on the very first episode of RIMScast they recorded together. [7:19] Ward explains the three hats he’s going to be wearing in today’s discussion: Chairman of the RIMS-CRMP Commission, the Managing Director at Aon, and Adjunct Professor at the USC Marshall School of Business. [7:57] Does Ward feel that “disruption” is a buzzword or something that has a deeper, or even evolved, meaning? [10:14] Continuing to wear his hat as RIMS-CRMP Chair, Ward shares his insights on how the exam helps prepare risk professionals for risks in the current climate and the digital age of disruption. [11:54] Putting on his educator hat, Ward speaks on how he feels the risk profession, historically, has looked at the concept of disruption. [16:47] In the current revolutionary digital age, what is happening to these lines of coverage? [20:51] Ward will be presenting at RIMS Live 2021. He shares a quick sneak preview for the global RIMScast audience on what they can expect! [22:36] Ward shares about the work that he is doing with the Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management Council (SERMC). [25:34] In 2018, Ward won the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award. How did it feel? And did it take him by surprise? [30:32] Justin thanks Ward Ching for joining RIMScast once again and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinars and Services: Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19-29, 2021! Feb. 25, 2021 | Sponsored by Onspring: “Scaling Enterprise Risk Management in 2021 without Doubling Your Team”  March 4, 2021 | Sponsored by Resolver: “Using a Scenario Analysis to Help you Manage HR-related Risks” March 11, 2021 | Sponsored by Riskonnect: “Using RMIS as a Springboard to Integrated Risk Management” March 17, 2021 | “The PAID Act: What Medicare Claims Payers Should Know in 2021” — A Free, RIMS Members-Only Webinar Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Virtual Workshops Related Content: RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award Related RIMScast Episodes: “Trends and Critical Components to the Risk Management Profession with Ward Ching of Aon” “Mindset Digital CEO Debra Jasper on Technology, Disruption, Social Media, and Communication” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Ward Ching’s LinkedIn

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Disruption and the Digital Age with Ward Ching

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, RIMScast’s Black History Month coverage continues with a look at successful supplier diversity initiatives in risk and insurance with Rodney Johnson; the Vice President of Culture and Inclusion in the Business Division at Gallagher.   Measuring the success of a diversity initiative can be a challenge but assessing a supplier diversity initiative is one way to generate returns. In Justin and Rodney’s conversation today, they discuss how and why such initiatives are key to attracting and retaining Black and diverse talent in the risk profession year-round.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode. [:41] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:16] More about today’s episode with Rodney Johnson. [1:50] Justin welcomes Rodney to RIMScast! [1:53] Rodney shares about the work that he does at Gallagher. [3:13] Why Black History Month is unique in 2021 not only to Rodney personally but to the risk profession as a whole. [4:56] What companies should do and think about during Black History Month. [6:01] Rodney shares his insights on how he has seen companies wisely invest time and resources into diversity, equity, and inclusion in 2020. [7:48] What Rodney feels are some of the risks that have been identified for failing to invest in Black talent in the risk profession. [8:47] When does Rodney estimate that we’ll see the returns on the initiatives that were launched in 2020? [9:40] Rodney highlights some of the key areas of improvement when it comes to investing in the talent pool currently in the risk profession. He also shares how these improvements can help attract the younger generation of talent. [12:22] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [13:00] As a strong proponent of diversity supplier programs, Rodney shares how they can generate positive outcomes. [15:41] About Rodney’s background in the risk field. [16:49] When Rodney first entered the profession, would he say that there were not many Chief Diversity Officers? [18:44] Beyond the diversity supplier program, what is Rodney’s strategy to engage allies within the workplace and across the profession? [22:20] Justin thanks Rodney Johnson for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinars and Services: Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19-29, 2021! Feb. 18th, 2021 | RIMS Board Governance Task Presents: “Boardroom Diversity in 2021” — This first session will be free for members and non-members! Feb. 25, 2021 | Sponsored by Onspring: “Scaling Enterprise Risk Management in 2021 without Doubling Your Team”  March 4, 2021 | Sponsored by Resolver: “Using a Scenario Analysis to Help you Manage HR-related Risks” March 11, 2021 | Sponsored by Riskonnect: “Using RMIS as a Springboard to Integrated Risk Management” Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Virtual Workshops Related Content: RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement RIMS D&I Three-Year Strategy RIMS Professional Report: “Understanding and Adapting to Your Remote Workforce,” by RIMS D&I Council Chair Teressa Betty RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report Gallagher and Supplier Diversity Related RIMScast Episodes: “Black History Month 2021 and the Risk Profession with Tammy Franklin of Marsh” “Diversity Lessons and Looking Forward with RIMS DI&E Council” “Pride Month 2020 with RIMS D&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas, and Victoria Nolan” “Talking Diversity at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019” “The Current State of the Risk Management Profession’s Talent Supply, Future Outlooks, and the Influence of Diversity and Inclusion Programs” “Key Takeaways from RIMS NeXt Gen Forum 2019” “Robert Cartwright Jr. on his RIMS Presidency and the Future of RIMS” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Rodney Johnson’s LinkedIn  

Diversity as a Successful Business Division with Rodney Johnson

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Today’s guest is Tim Nelson, the International Development Director for Slave-Free Alliance and Hope for Justice. January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, but although the month has passed, it still does not mean the fight to end slavery is done.   In this episode, Tim talks about how human trafficking and slavery is a huge risk to company supply chains and businesses. Many people do not know what’s under their hood when it comes to the workers they hire. It is in the interest of everyone that you vet your third-party hiring or recruitment companies, facilities, and more. Tim shares how companies and individuals can spot the tale-tale signs of a human trafficked victim, how Hope for Justice was formed, and much more.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:28] About today’s episode. [:37] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:05] More about today’s episode with Tim Nelson. [1:45] Justin welcomes Tim to RIMScast! [1:55] Tim shares a bit about his background and what he does for Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. [4:10] Twenty-seven million people are held in slavery across the world and there is something you can do about this. We can end human trafficking in our lifetime. [4:40] Not every business takes slavery seriously, but there is a shift happening in our culture. [6:05] What makes a good or bad business? Do they have a protocol on what to do if they discover human trafficking happening in one of their factories? [7:25] Most companies are not doing enough due diligence. [8:50] What have governments been doing to respond/counter human trafficking? [10:33] Tim breaks down his process on how a company can see if their facilities are employee- and ethnically-friendly. [14:25] Some individuals are not even aware that they are a victim of slavery until you show them that their wages have been stolen/taken. [15:05] One woman had been a slave in the United States for 33 years. [18:15] How have human traffickers adapted to COVID-19? [19:38] Individuals are sold for as little as $100–$200. [21:40] Tim shares how Hope for Justice is expanding to help combat slavery throughout the U.S. [22:45] Recently, 33 children were rescued in California. Do Tim and his NGO help with police investigations? [26:05] Tim is faced with devastating stories on a regular basis; how does he emotionally cope while moving forward on this important work? [27:45] Hope for Justice is disrupting serious organized crime with a lot of money on the line and members of staff have been put in danger because of it. [29:25] Victims of slavery and human trafficking, unfortunately, return back to the very activities that made them victims (like prostitution). How can this be prevented? [33:33] How do Tim and his co-workers blow off steam and have fun outside of work? [35:45] You really do have the power to change the world. [36:15] Tim shares some final words of wisdom to the risk management community. [38:05] Justin thanks Tim Nelson for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinars and Services: Feb. 11th, 2021 | Sponsored by Travelers and Constitution State Services: “What COVID-19 Vaccines Mean for the Workplace in 2021” — Free for members and non-members! Feb. 18th, 2021 | RIMS Board Governance Task Presents: “Boardroom Diversity in 2021” — This first session will be free for members and non-members! Feb. 25, 2021 | Sponsored by Onspring: “Scaling Enterprise Risk Management in 2021 without Doubling Your Team”  March 4, 2021 | Sponsored by Resolver: “Using a Scenario Analysis to Help you Manage HR-related Risks” March 11, 2021 | Sponsored by Riskonnect: “Using RMIS as a Springboard to Integrated Risk Management” Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Virtual Workshops Resources about Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Hope For Justice Slave-Free Alliance Related RIMScast Episodes: “How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Global Supply Chain with Thomas Cook” “Human Trafficking: How Businesses Can Combat the Modern Slavery Epidemic” “Gauging Corporate Human Rights Performance” “Human Rights and Corporate Wrongs” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Tim Nelson’s LinkedIn  

Human Trafficking and Supply Chain Risk with Tim Nelson of the Slave-Free Alliance

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   It’s February 2021, Black History Month. In recognition of this, RIMScast is bringing some fresh perspective on the state of the risk profession when considering Black employees and leadership. Joining Justin Smulison to facilitate this discussion is Tamara “Tammy” Franklin; the Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh. Tammy is also the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh.   In this episode, Tammy discusses some of her own experiences in the risk profession and offers her ideas on how employees and companies can successfully invest in Black talent. She shares how 2020 has impacted how companies are investing their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion; some of the risks that have been identified for failing to invest in Black talent; and how we can all do our part in keeping the D&I dialogue alive and well.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode. [:37] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:37] More about today’s episode with Tamara “Tammy” Franklin. [2:11] Justin welcomes Tammy to RIMScast! [2:19] Tammy shares about her background and career in risk management. [3:27] When Tammy became a Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh, was that around the time when that title was gaining some notoriety? [4:23] Tammy shares about her role at Marsh. [5:20] Tammy’s thoughts on classic industry buzzwords. [5:53] What Tammy thinks companies should think about and do during Black History Month when it comes to the profession of risk management. [8:06] How 2020 has impacted how companies are investing their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion. [9:18] Does Tammy believe that some of the feelings of isolation from quarantining have gone hand-and-hand with some D&I initiatives? [9:51] How that this “new normal” has become our regular way of life and business, does Tammy believe that the changes we’ve made now will continue on past the pandemic? [10:45] What are some of the risks that have been identified for failing to invest in Black talent? [11:30] Does Tammy feel that the risk profession has set a positive tone and meaningful example for Black professionals? Where does she feel that there can be an improvement? [11:52] What is the best way to set a meaningful example for Black professionals in the risk professional? How can it be done? [13:46] Tammy is the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh. She shares about this group and what it is that they’re doing. [16:16] Tammy offers suggestions to listeners who want to keep the D&I dialogue alive and well. [18:14] Should educational institutions be taking a page from what Tammy is doing and make this field known to students in high school and college? [19:48] When Tammy first joined Marsh, what was her strategy to engage allies and how did she get involved with the Resource Group? [23:09] Does Tammy feel that Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month in 2021 are more unique or special than in years’ past? [24:12] Justin thanks Tamara “Tammy” Franklin for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinars and Services: Feb. 11th, 2021 | Sponsored by Travelers and Constitution State Services: “What COVID-19 Vaccines Mean for the Workplace in 2021” — Free for members and non-members! Feb. 18th, 2021 | RIMS Board Governance Task Presents: “Boardroom Diversity in 2021” — This first session will be free for members and non-members! Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Virtual Workshop — Feb. 5th, 2021: “Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management” — Register Here! RIMS Virtual Workshops Related Content: RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement RIMS D&I Three-Year Strategy RIMS Professional Report: “Understanding and Adapting to Your Remote Workforce,” by RIMS D&I Council Chair Teressa Betty RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report Related RIMScast Episodes: “Diversity Lessons and Looking Forward with RIMS D&I Council” “Pride Month 2020 with RIMS D&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas, and Victoria Nolan” “Talking Diversity at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019” “The Current State of the Risk Management Profession’s Talent Supply, Future Outlooks, and the Influence of Diversity and Inclusion Programs” “Key Takeaways from RIMS NeXt Gen Forum 2019” “Robert Cartwright Jr. on his RIMS Presidency and the Future of RIMS” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Tamara “Tammy” Franklin’s LinkedIn

Discussing Black History Month and the Risk Profession with Tammy Franklin of Marsh

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Dr. Adrian Hyzler, the Chief Medical Officer of Healix International, joins RIMScast once again to provide an update on COVID-19 developments as of winter 2021.   COVID-19 remains a critical focus at RIMScast. Between the new surges, strains, and the rollout of vaccines, there is so much that risk professionals need to know to keep their businesses operational in addition to keeping their employees safe and informed.   In this update, Dr. Hyzler speaks about the UK lockdown due to the 27% rise in COVID-19 cases, the difficulties countries are facing in vaccine distribution, the new COVID-19 variants, and what businesses should avoid and embrace in the midst of the pandemic.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:27] About today’s episode. [:37] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:57] More about today’s episode with Dr. Adrian Hyzler. [2:19] Justin welcomes Dr. Hyzler back to RIMScast! [2:39] Currently, the UK is in the middle of a lockdown due to a major incident (a 27% rise in COVID-19 cases between December 30th and January 6th.) What has this experience been for Dr. Hyzler during this? [4:09] How confident is Dr. Hyzler that we will be able to combat the new variant of COVID-19? [5:54] The UK has introduced mandatory coronavirus testing for all international arrivals and extended a southern Africa travel ban to curb a new Covid-19 variant. Does Dr. Hyzler see this as being an effective ban? [11:01] Does Dr. Hyzler feel that people got a little too confident over the spring and summer of 2020 as the numbers plateaued for a little bit? And ultimately, that’s why we saw this resurgence in numbers (and still continue to see it now in January of 2021?) [12:37] Dr. Hyzler discusses some of the difficulties countries are facing in vaccine distribution. [14:51] Dr. Hyzler knows many people that have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. He shares what their experience was like and how the vaccine works. [17:48] Why is it possible that someone is still able to get infected with COVID-19 after receiving the vaccination? [19:32] How employers and risk professionals can use the publicly available COVID-19 information to protect their employees and prevent onsite spread. [23:15] Does Dr. Hyzler feel that world leaders, celebrities, and politicians filming themselves getting the vaccine is an effective way to promote it? And does he think that business leaders may take a cue from that? [25:13] Strategically, is there anything that Dr. Hyzler feels that businesses should avoid or embrace in the midst of the pandemic? [30:50] Justin thanks Dr. Adrian Hyzler for joining RIMScast once again and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Webinars and Services: Jan. 28th, 2021 | “Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities to Navigate Social & Economic Concerns in Nigeria” — Register Today! Feb. 11th, 2021 | Sponsored by Travelers and Constitution State Services: “What COVID-19 Vaccines Mean for the Workplace in 2021” — Free for members and non-members! Feb. 18th, 2021 | RIMS Board Governance Task Presents: “Boardroom Diversity in 2021” — This first session will be free for members and non-members! Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars Virtual Workshop — Feb. 5th, 2021: “Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management” — Register Here! RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series | “2015 RIMS President Rick Roberts” — Just added! RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Previous Episode with Dr. Adrian Hyzler: “An Update on COVID-19 with Dr. Adrian Hyzler Part 2” — Jun. 30th, 2020 “An Update on COVID-19 with Dr. Adrian Hyzler” — Jun. 23rd, 2020 “COVID-19 Update with Dr. Adrian Hyzler of Healix Global” — Apr. 28th, 2020 “What Risk Professionals Should Know About the Coronavirus with Richard Lewis and Dr. Adrian Hyzler” — Feb. 18th, 2020 Related Articles: “UK extends travel ban to Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Lesotho, and Mozambique,” by CNN’s Zahid Mahmood “UK Introduces Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for All Arrivals,” by CNN’s Zahid Mamood and Sarah Dean “Yes, You Can Still Get Infected with COVID-19 After Being Vaccinated. Here’s Why,” by CNN’s Eric Levenson   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Dr. Adrian Hyzler  

COVID-19 Update with Dr. Adrian Hyzler of Healix International

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining Justin today is RIMScast’s favorite recurring guest, RIMS Director of Government Relations, Whitney Craig!   Events in Washington D.C. at the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 have had a major impact on the world and RIMS Advocacy efforts in the United States. In this episode, Whitney updates RIMS members and the greater risk management community on RIMS Advocacy, what RIMS has in store for 2021, and her thoughts on various post-election events. She also discusses the RIMS Board Governance Task Force webinar series that is launching in  February 2021!   Tune in and don’t miss out on Whitney’s important advocacy update to kick off 2021!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:27] About today’s episode. [:35] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:39] More about today’s episode with Whitney Craig. [2:02] Justin welcomes Whitney back to RIMScast! [2:10] Picking up from their last discussion on RIMScast, Whitney shares an update on the run-offs in Georgia (that would dictate whether or not there would be a majority in the Senate), and why it is important news for RIMS. [4:37] Whitney elaborates on what a 50/50 Senate means. [6:08] As the face and the voice of RIMS Advocacy, Whitney shares what RIMS has in store for 2021. [6:48] Is the Pandemic Insurance Initiative the same thing as PRIA? [8:06] Whitney gives an update on the NFIP initiative and her hopes for it. [9:49] What RIMS members should know when it comes to cyber. [11:42] Why the PAID Act (Provide Accurate Information Directly Act) was a significant victory for RIMS. [13:30] Whitney shares about the upcoming webinar series she is working on in collaboration with RIMS Board Governance Task Force. [14:58] Whitney speaks about the riots at the Capitol last week and what was going through her mind as she watched the events unfold. [18:11] Justin thanks Whitney Craig for joining RIMScast once again and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! Risk Management Monitor: “Paid Act Becomes Law” from Dec. 17th, 2020 RIMS Webinars and Services: Webinar: Jan. 28th, 2021 “Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities to Navigate Social & Economic Concerns in Nigeria” — Register Today! On-Demand Webinars Virtual Workshop — Feb. 5th, 2021: “Leveraging Data and Analytics for Continuous Risk Management” — Register Here! RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Previous Episodes with Whitney Craig: “Post-Election Update with Whitney Craig” — Nov. 17th, 2020 “Legislative Summit 2019 Roundup with Whitney Craig, RIMS Government Relations Director” — Oct. 29th, 2019 “Advocacy Update with Whitney Craig, RIMS Government Relations Director” — Jun 11th, 2019   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Whitney Craig’s LinkedIn Whitney Craig’s RIMS Community Profile Email: WCraig@RIMS.org

RIMS Advocacy in 2021 with Whitney Craig

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Today’s guest is Betty Clarke, the Manager of Corporate Risk and Recovery for the City of St. John’s! In December of 2020, ORIMS honored and acknowledged her with the Donald M. Stuart Award, which is widely recognized as Canada’s highest honor within the risk management field. Since 1979, the award has celebrated Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.    In this episode, Betty speaks about her career and the steps that she has taken that have led her to these proud moments! She also speaks about the unique challenges she and the City of St. John’s have faced in 2020, how they are facing said challenges, how she is helping build a more “risk aware” culture within the City of St. John’s, and much more.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:25] About today’s episode. [:31] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:44] More about today’s episode with Betty Clarke. [2:16] Justin welcomes Betty Clarke to RIMScast! [2:22] What originally drew Betty to risk management. [5:19] When and why Betty joined RIMS. [5:47] Betty provides some background on the City of St. John’s and why risk management is needed there. [7:17] The unique challenges Betty has faced in 2020 and the steps she has been taking to address them. [9:29] Is Betty regularly working with government officials and elected officials in the City of St. John’s? [10:25] Betty recently completed the ICS I-300 in Emergency Management/Business Continuity. She speaks about this experience and explains what it is. [12:17] What ‘ICS’ stands for in ICS-300. [12:31] What does it mean to build a “risk aware” culture? How has Betty’s definition of it changed over time? [13:51] Betty speaks about her role in building a risk-aware culture within the City of St. John’s as well as some key lessons. [15:41] In December of 2020, Betty was presented with the Donald M. Stuart Award by ORIMS. Betty expresses her gratitude and shares why she is so honored to receive the award. [17:50] Betty shares how her involvement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of RIMS (NALRIMS) has enhanced or furthered her career. [19:47] Betty shares some advice for rising risk professionals. [20:53] Justin thanks Betty Clarke for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS News Release: “RIMS Ontario Chapter Honors Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Clarke with the 2020 Donald M. Stuart Award” RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Ontario Chapter (ORIMS) RIMS Canada Council (RCC) Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of RIMS (NALRIMS)  RIMS Webinars and Services: Jan. 21st, 2021 — Risk Appetite Management Virtual Workshop — Register by Jan. 14th! Webinar: Jan. 28th, 2021 “Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities to Navigate Social & Economic Concerns in Nigeria” — Register Today! On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Content and Offerings: RIMS Coronavirus Information Center Risk Management magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Betty Clarke’s LinkedIn  

City-Wide Risk Success with Betty Clarke, ORIMS Donald M. Stuart Award Winning (2020)

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In today’s special episode of RIMScast, Justin Smulison is joined by a former co-worker from early in his career — Kate Fazzini! Kate is the CEO of Flore Albo; a strategic cybersecurity communications firm that is focused on simplifying the biggest education, training, and awareness challenges in the industry. You may remember Kate from her years as a reporter for CNBC and the Wall Street Journal, or, more recently, as a presenter during the ERM Virtual Conference 2020. She is also the author of the 2019 non-fiction book, Kingdom of Lies: Unnerving Adventures in the World of Cybercrime.   In their conversation, Justin and Kate discuss cybersecurity and resilience, specifically shining a light on the cybersecurity stories that are impacting governments and businesses today. Kate shares her insights on the Google outage, the New York State DMV phishing scam, the December government agencies hack, and more. She also gives her advice on what risk leaders can do to mitigate these risks, as well as establish the messaging of their organization post-breach. This conversation is incredibly timely so don’t miss out!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:27] About today’s episode. [:38] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:31] More about today’s episode with Kate Fazzini. [2:17] Justin welcomes Kate Fazzini to RIMScast! [2:25] Kate shares her insights on the Dec. 14th Google outage (that impacted Google Docs and Youtube) and whether Google reacted in a way that she would’ve advised. [4:35] Does Kate feel that this Google outage and how the public reacted is indicative of how dependent we are on the company and other big providers? [7:32] Kate’s predictions on what these sorts of outages will lead to. [8:56] Kate shares her thoughts and insights on the fairly recent New York State DMV text message phishing scam. [11:20] Why people are more vulnerable to scams more than ever this year, and the practices you can put in place to not put yourself at risk. [12:53] In early December it was announced that government agencies were hacked by suspected Russian hackers. Kate outlines the details of this hacking and why this story interests her. [15:48] If a risk leader were to experience a cyber breach in their company, what advice would Kate give them? In particular, what could they do to establish the messaging of their organization? [17:44] Following a breach, how would a risk leader determine how quickly they should be putting out their message? [20:01] Does Kate predict that more cybersecurity specialists may be getting more calls in 2021? And what are some of the ways companies can mitigate cyber risks? [21:26] Justin congratulates Kate on her new book, Kingdom of Lies: Unnerving Adventures in the World of Cybercrime. [21:43] What was it like to work a full-time job and write an entire novel? [22:32] About the new book Kate is currently working on. [23:20] Kate shares some parting words of wisdom for the global risk community for 2021 and beyond. [24:03] Does Kate think that the COVID-19 vaccine may tie into any future scams? [24:56] What does Kate think is next for somebody like Chris Krebs (the former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the United States Department of Homeland Security?) [27:03] Justin thanks Kate for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMScast — More Cybersecurity Interviews Kingdom of Lies: Unnerving Adventures in the World of Cybercrime, by Kate Fazzini Flore Albo LLC “New York State DMV Warns of Text Message Phishing Scam” RIMS Webinars and Services: RIMS Webinar: Jan. 28th, 2021 “Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities to Navigate Social & Economic Concerns in Nigeria” — Register Today! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Content and Offerings: RIMS Coronavirus Information Center Risk Management magazine Risk Management Monitor: “NCSA and NASDAQ Advise Risk Managers to Look ‘Beyond IT’ Following a Breach” “10 Lessons Learned from Breach Response Experts” “Do You Speak Digital?” RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS and Marsh Study: “Excellence in Risk Management India 2020” Marsh/RIMS Study: “Pandemic, Cyber-Attacks, and Data Fraud Remain Top Risk Concerns for Indian Companies” RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Kate Fazzini’s LinkedIn Company: Flore Albo LLC   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “[With] COVID-19, people are going to be very desperate to get their tax return back. They’re going to be more … emotionally involved … if they get bills that they’re not expecting. The way … scammers make their money is by getting you emotionally involved.” — Kate Fazzini   “This time of year, combined with what we’ve been through this year, people are just going to have to be twice as vigilant.” — Kate Fazzini   “[Risk leaders] are going to need to come up with what their response is going to be to [cyberbreaches]. And that can be difficult when we know so little information.” — Kate Fazzini   “I think that anybody in [a] risk management role will need to understand how their company is responding [to a cyber breach] and be able to answer those questions.” — Kate Fazzini   “Anything will happen [in 2021] in terms of risk. … cybersecurity is going to be an enormous issue in this coming year and we’re going to see some major, major changes in how workplaces deal with it. So get ready for that. Get ready for some policy changes.” — Kate Fazzini   “Vaccine scams are going to be enormous based on what we know. One thing that worries me is that there is an enormous problem of counterfeit drugs. … Please don’t buy a Coronavirus vaccine off the internet.” — Kate Fazzini

Cyber Breach Responses with Kate Fazzini, Flore Albo CEO

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin is joined by RIMS Director of Publications and Risk Management magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Morgan O’Rourke. Together, they’re taking a look at RM magazine’s December 2020 issue, a “Year in Risk,” which is available both in print and on RMMagazine.com.    Morgan delves into how the risk landscape has changed in 2020 as well as the many events that could be filed as risk management news. Justin and Morgan also discuss how this year has challenged some of Morgan’s journalism approaches and philosophies, how RM magazine staff produced some of the best coverage this year, and what some of the major stories were from this year that risk professionals may have overlooked due to COVID-19.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:25] About today’s episode. [:35] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:39] More about today’s episode with Morgan O’Rourke. [2:02] Justin welcomes Morgan O’Rourke to RIMScast! [2:21] Morgan speaks about what it was like to publish RM magazine in 2020. [3:32] Morgan’s career history with RIMS and the publishing group. [4:01] Morgan speaks more on how RM magazine’s publishing shifted in 2020 and the content overhaul they went through. [6:07] Did Morgan feel that more people this year were gravitating towards the RIMS publishing group for their information this year? [7:04] In what areas does Morgan feel that the RM magazine staff produced some of the best coverage this year? [9:07] Did Morgan find that more of his own life ended up making its way into the articles, non-directly or directly? [10:35] Some of the major areas and stories from this year that Morgan thinks risk professionals should know about that may have been overlooked due to COVID. [15:32] Morgan highlights some of the positive developments in risk management in 2020. [17:24] Leading up to February 2020, how was being a risk journalist, editor, and publisher for Morgan? What were some of the changes in the three to four years leading up to that date? [19:18] Morgan shares what he thinks makes reporting on risk management different from reporting on other professions. [22:25] How does Morgan sift through the noise to get to the newsworthy part of a story? [27:11] In the last couple of years, RM magazine has received a lot of awards and accolades. Morgan speaks a bit about these. [28:10] What RM magazine has in store for 2021. [29:58] Justin thanks Morgan for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management magazine — Year in Risk — December 2020 Risk Management magazine Risk Management Editorial Team ASPBE Award Wins — 2018 RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Webinar: Jan. 28th, 2021 “Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities to Navigate Social & Economic Concerns in Nigeria” — Register Today! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Coronavirus Information Center Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Morgan O’Rourke’s LinkedIn

A Year in Review with Risk Management Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Morgan O’Rourke

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin Smulison is rejoined by special guest, Ashish Parakh, the Senior Vice President of Strategy, Risk Management Practice, Data & Analytics, and Marketing & Communications at Marsh India.   Recorded just two days after the RIMS Risk Forum India 2020, Ashish discusses his experience as well as the panel he presented, “Spotlight on Resilience, Risk Management During COVID-19.” He is also here to discuss the results and takeaways from the “Excellence in Risk Management India 2020, Spotlight on Resilience: Risk Management During COVID-19,” which was jointly produced by RIMS and Marsh. Ashish also gives advice to risk management professionals and companies on the risk strategies that they can implement in order to remain resilient and vibrant, both in India and globally.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:25] About today’s episode. [:33] Current RIMS features, offerings, news, and events. [1:51] More about today’s episode with Ashish Parakh. [2:21] Justin welcomes Ashish Parakh back to RIMScast! [2:52] Ashish speaks about his RIMS India Forum 2020 experience. [3:32] Did Ashish find that the virtual format was effective for this year’s RIMS India Forum? [4:08] Ashish’s RIMS India Forum highlights. [4:40] Where to access the RIMS India Forum 2020 content. [5:21] Ashish discusses the results from the “Excellence in Risk Management India 2020, Spotlight on Resilience: Risk Management During COVID-19” survey. [7:03] According to the report, around 63% of the 231 survey respondents — including C-suite executives and senior risk professionals — identified a new pandemic or continued fallout of COVID-19 among the top three risks facing their organization. Ashish shares some examples of effective strategic and preventative measures that companies took this year that can reduce those top risks. [9:45] Rounding out Indian businesses’ top risks were cyber attacks (56%), data fraud or theft (36%), failure of critical infrastructure (33%), fiscal crises (31%), and extreme weather events (25%). How did these top risks surprise Ashish? And what are some of the strategies that risk managers can use to keep so many plates spinning all at once? [11:17] If time were to fast-forward to the end of 2021 and the same results were found in the 2021 survey, what would Ashish’s reaction be? [13:12] General risk strategies companies can implement to remain resilient and vibrant. [16:50] Ashish was one of the panel presenters on the discussion titled, “Spotlight on Resilience, Risk Management During COVID-19,” at RIMS India Forum. Ashish shares some of his insights and philosophy on mental wellbeing during COVID-19. [19:48] Justin thanks Ashish for joining the podcast once again and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS.org/Global — The RIMS Global Resource Center RIMS and Marsh Study: “Excellence in Risk Management India 2020” Marsh/RIMS Study: “Pandemic, Cyber-Attacks and Data Fraud Remain Top Risk Concerns for Indian Companies” RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Webinars: Sponsored by Resolver: Dec. 15th, 2020 “Practical Strategies for Developing Your Risk Metrics” RIMS Webinar: Jan. 28th, 2021 “Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities to Navigate Social & Economic Concerns in Nigeria” — Register Today! RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Related RIMScast Episodes: “Deepak Padaki and the RIMS Award-Winning ERM Program at Infosys” “Risk Culture in India with Harshit Baxi” “Speaking with Leaders in Risk Management at the RIMS Risk Forum India 2018” “Speaking with Leaders in Risk Management at the RIMS Risk Forum India 2018 (Part 2)”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Ashish Parakh’s LinkedIn

Managing and Measuring Resilience in India with Ashish Parakh of Marsh

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. This week, Justin Smulison is joined by Carol Fox, VP of Strategic Initiatives at RIMS!  Carol was a well-known risk practitioner for decades before joining RIMS full-time in 2010. She is a results-driven, innovative Executive Risk Management Leader with unique expertise in building proven outcomes-based training, systems, and processes for organizational resilience and sustainability.   As the queen of all things ERM, Carol shares her insightful perspective and insight on the state of ERM; the achievements and progress that the Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management Council (SERMC) made in 2020; changes at RIMS that have helped shape the risk management profession; and how you, as a risk professional, can tackle the challenges of 2021 and beyond!   (Be sure to be on the lookout for a future RIMS Risk Leaders interview with Carol Fox where she will be talking career highlights, lessons, and key takeaways!)   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode. [:36] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events. [1:49] More about today’s episode with Carol Fox. [2:11] Justin welcomes Carol Fox to RIMScast! [2:32] Carol shares about her work with the Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management Council (SERMC) as well as some of the achievements and progress that the council made this year in 2020. [4:23] How this year is different for the SERMC than last year’s. [4:50] Carol has her ear to the ground when it comes to ERM. How were ERM practitioners tapped this year, considering COVID-19? [5:48] Did Carol hear this information anecdotally from RIMS members or the greater risk management community? [6:27] As the ERM leader at RIMS, does Carol breathe a sigh of relief when she hears about risk management professionals’ business continuity plans running smoothly in the midst of COVID-19? [6:51] How can ERM practitioners continue to be influencers in 2021 and beyond? [7:48] Carol highlights some of the changes that have occurred at RIMS that have helped shape the risk management profession. [8:54] The initiatives that Carol will continue to work on with the SERMC. [9:42] Carol’s hopes for the practice of ERM in general (and, specifically, on the ways to better harness digital technologies). [11:27] Carol’s experience putting together and hosting several sessions at the virtual 2020 ERM Conference. [13:26] Carol shares some parting words for RIMScast listeners.[14:22] Justin thanks Carol for joining the podcast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register for On-Demand Content! RIMS Professional Report: “Pivoting From ERM to SRM” RIMS Webinars:  “RIMS Advocacy Presents: Privacy Compliance, Post Election” — Dec. 8th, 2020 — Register Today! Sponsored by Fusion Risk Management: “Operational Resilience: The CEO Imperative to Protect, Change and Grow” — Dec. 10th, 2020 Sponsored by Resolver: “Practical Strategies for Developing Your Risk Metrics” — Dec. 15th, 2020 “The Intersection of Reputation, Communication, and Risk” Upcoming RIMS Webinars New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders — Featuring Robert Cartwright, Jr. RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report RIMS 2021 Award Nominations — Open Call RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Related RIMScast Episodes: “Deepak Padaki and the RIMS Award-Winning ERM Program at Infosys” “Risk Quantification and Constructive Criticism with James Lam” “How ERM Can Catalyze (Y)our World with Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc” (Part 1) “The Future of ERM with ERM Conference Keynote Speaker, Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc” (Part 2) “Monica Merrifield on Innovation and Strategic Risk Management” “Rebecca Cady on Transformative ERM Programs” “The Intersection of ERM and Corporate Culture with Gretchen Anderson”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Carol Fox’s LinkedIn  

The State of ERM with Carol Fox, RIMS VP of Strategic Initiatives

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Diversity and inclusion was a critical topic in 2020 and the RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council took some major steps in promoting its importance to members and the greater global risk management community!   Joining Justin today to discuss the achievements (and the progress the RIMS D&I Council intends to make going forward) are outgoing D&I Chair and RIMS 2018 President, Robert Cartwright, Jr. and incoming D&I Council Chair and President and Director of the New Zealand Pacific Island Chapter of RIMS, Teressa Betty.   In their conversation, they explore many facets of diversity and inclusion and look back and forward on diversity initiatives. Teressa and Robert sum up D&I in 2020, take a look at D&I in the last several years, give advice to companies thinking of forming D&I committees, share about the RIMS D&I Advisory Council’s 3-year strategy, and what the RIMS Risk Talent 2025 Report revealed about D&I.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:26] About today’s episode. [:34] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events. [1:29] More about today’s episode with Teressa Betty and Robert Cartwright, Jr. [2:01] Justin welcomes Teressa and Robert back to RIMScast! [2:20] Robert elaborates on how the D&I council was a staple for him during his 2018 RIMS Presidency. [4:08] Is Teressa excited to be assuming the Chair position in 2021? [4:55] Teressa and Robert sum up D&I in 2020 compared to D&I in the last few years; how it has changed and why. [10:40] As companies are thinking to form D&I committees, what advice would Teressa give them to stay the course? [15:09] RIMS D&I Advisory Council produced a three-year strategy earlier this year. The three areas are Driving Intention and Inclusive Thought Leadership, Focus on the Future, and Culture and Capabilities Within Our Communities. How can this make an impact in the risk profession and the insurance industry? [20:30] Robert shares why he really wanted Teressa to be the Vice-Chair. [21:10] Last year, RIMS, Willis Towers Watson, Chubb, and The Hartford produced the RIMS Risk Talent 2025 Report. The reports found that a huge majority supports cultural diversity and diverse perspectives now and in 2025. Why is this important and how can we move this information into action? [27:13] Robert shares his quick takes on the state of diversity, inclusion, and equity for 2021. [30:01] Teressa shares her closing thoughts on the state of diversity, inclusion, and equity for 2021. [32:50] Justin thanks Teressa and Robert for joining RIMScast and shares the links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement RIMS D&I Three-Year Strategy RIMS Professional Report: “Understanding and Adapting to Your Remote Workforce,” by Teressa Betty RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India (December 4th & 5th) — Register Today! RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Webinar: “Reduce the Risk of Smartphone-Distracted Employees” — Dec. 1st, 2020 Webinar: “RIMS Advocacy Presents: Privacy Compliance, Post Election” — Dec. 8th, 2020 — Register Today! Sponsored by Fusion Risk Management: “Operational Resilience: The CEO Imperative to Protect, Change and Grow” — Dec. 10th, 2020 Sponsored by Resolver: “Practical Strategies for Developing Your Risk Metrics” — Dec. 15th, 2020 Upcoming RIMS Webinars New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders — Featuring Robert Cartwright, Jr. RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report RIMS 2021 Award Nominations — Open Call RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Related RIMScast Episodes: “Pride Month 2020 with RIMS D&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas and Victoria Nolan” “Talking Diversity at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019” “Current State of the Risk Management Profession’s Talent Supply, Future Outlooks, and the Influence of Diversity and Inclusion Programs” “Key Takeaways from RIMS NeXt Gen Forum 2019” “Robert Cartwright Jr. on his RIMS Presidency and the Future of RIMS” “Teressa Betty on the Newly Formed New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter of RIMS”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Teressa Betty’s LinkedIn Robert Cartwright, Jr.’s LinkedIn  

Diversity Lessons and Looking Forward with RIMS D&I Council

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Holiday travel is a big risk in 2020 against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining Justin today to discuss 2020 traffic trends and holiday travel risks and to share some tips and data is David Harkey!   David is the President of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). He took the helm of the Institutes in 2018 after spending 11 years as Director of the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center.   In this episode, David provides tips and data around 2020 traffic trends and holiday travel risks. He shares how you can reduce the risk if you have to travel this year, what he has seen on the highways of the United States over the last 10 months, his predictions on what we’re going to learn about traffic patterns going forward, and the top two problems that continue to be pervasive in road safety today. Buckle up your seatbelt and get ready to tune in to the conversation!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:27] About today’s episode. [:36] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events. [1:31] More about today’s episode with David Harkey. [2:01] Justin welcomes David to RIMScast! [2:10] David shares about some of the data he is using/seeing that suggests on-road traffic will worsen this year due to the pandemic (and especially as we approach the holiday season). [3:29] Have there been a rise in speeding violations correlating with the reduced traffic on the roads? [5:16] David speaks about why it is an especially unique time to be monitoring traffic data and shares his predictions on what we’re going to learn about traffic patterns going forward. [8:03] David shares key insights and takeaways from the article, “Crash rates for drivers in their 70s drop below those of middle-aged drivers.” [10:58] David speaks about the two problems that continue to be pervasive in road safety: speeding and impairment. He shares how we could reduce the number of fatalities and accidents by utilizing existing technology and making changes in policies. [14:15] David’s tips and advice David to the RIMScast audience and the greater risk management community on road safety. [15:47] Justin thanks David for joining the podcast and shares some of the important links to look for in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India (December 4th & 5th) — Register Today! RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Webinar: “Reduce the Risk of Smartphone-Distracted Employees” — Dec. 1st, 2020 Webinar: RIMS Advocacy Presents: Privacy Compliance, Post Election — Register Today! Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advocacy RIMS Advocacy Week 2020 — Roundup Coverage RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Download RIMScast Coverage of Travel and Driving Risks: “Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2020 with NSC’s Lisa Robinson” — Sept. 29th, 2020 “RIMS Advocacy Update and Driver Safety During COVID-19” — April 7th, 2020 “Safety Does Not Pause: Employee Hazards During COVID-19 with NSC President & CEO Lorraine Martin” — March 31st, 2020 “Fatigue Risk Management with NSC’s Emily Whitcomb” — March 19th, 2019 From IIHS: IIHS.org News: “Drivers Let Their Focus Slip As They Get Used To Partial Automation” Article: “Crash rates for drivers in their 70s drop below those of middle-aged drivers” Article: “Automated systems need stronger safeguards to keep drivers focused on the road”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Safe Holiday Travel Tips with IIHS President David Harkey

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today is return guest, RIMS Director of Government Relations, Whitney Craig! With one week having passed since the election day in the U.S., Whitney is joining the podcast to give an advocacy update as well as fill listeners in on some important developments and events!   What do the election results mean for RIMS, RISKPAC, RIMS advocacy efforts, and the greater risk management community? And how can RIMS’s upcoming offerings educate you and prepare you for changes in the next year and beyond? You’ll have to tune in to find out!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:27] About today’s episode. [:36] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events. [1:25] More about today’s episode with Whitney Craig! [1:45] Justin welcomes Whitney Craig back to RIMScast. [2:01] The significance of the U.S. election results. [4:05] What the election results mean for RIMS, RISKPAC, and the greater risk management community. [6:57] Is the current news from the U.S. election going to impact any of the work that was accomplished during RIMS Advocacy Week? [9:09] Whitney shares her thoughts on whether or not RIMS has gained or lost any allies in Congress. [11:44] About key upcoming events that are related to RIMS advocacy efforts: the RISKPAC Donor’s Holiday Happy Hour & Game Night (Dec. 9th, 2020) and a RIMS Webinar, “RIMS Advocacy Presents: Privacy Compliance, Post Election” (Dec. 8th, 2020). [14:57] Justin thanks Whitney for joining the podcast and shares some of the important links to look for in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India (December 4th & 5th) — Register Today! Webinar: RIMS Advocacy Presents: Privacy Compliance, Post Election — Register Today! Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advocacy RIMS Advocacy Week 2020 — Roundup Coverage RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RISKPAC — Join the Virtual RISKPAC Donor’s Holiday Happy Hour & Game Night (Open to RISKPAC Donors Only) Dec. 9th, 2020 RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Whitney Craig’s LinkedIn Whitney Craig’s RIMS Community Profile Email: WCraig@RIMS.org  

Post-Election Update with Whitney Craig

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Get ready for this award-winning episode! RIMScast welcomes Deepak Padaki of Infosys Ltd., who just accepted the ERM Global Award of Distinction at the RIMS ERM Conference 2020.   Deepak Padaki is the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Infosys. Two hats, one head! In his nearly 30-year risk career at Infosys, Deepak has also served in the roles of Senior Vice President of Strategy; Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development, and M&A; Head M&A; and Associate Vice President of Client Services to name a few.   In this episode, Justin and Deepak discuss the company’s ERM program and how it has evolved over the years, his risk career at Infosys, the ERM Global Award of Distinction, how he leveraged strategic risk management techniques to help the Indian IT and business consulting firm launch a successful comeback, and so, so much more!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership. [:27] About today’s episode. [:45] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events. [1:29] More about today’s episode with Deepak Padaki. [1:56] Justin welcomes Deepak Padaki to the podcast. [2:07] Justin congratulates Deepak and Infosys on winning the Global ERM Award. [2:20] Deepak shares why he believes Infosys stood out this year among others for their ERM program. [3:48] About the ERM framework Deepak presented, how SRM played a role, and the five-layered risk hierarchy. [8:52] How many people at Infosys are stakeholders in the ERM program or are active in it? [10:11] As the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Infosys, would Deepak say he is wearing both of those hats pretty firmly at the same time? [11:28] How COVID-19 is impacting the ERM program at Infosys and how they are addressing these challenges and risks. [16:56] When RIMS last spoke with Deepak for an ERM Q&A, he said that job protectionism is a key risk. How is job protectionism a more challenging risk in 2020? And has it become more prevalent? [20:15] Where to access the ERM Q&A with Deepak Padaki. [20:33] What originally drew Deepak to risk management? [23:02] Having a nearly 30-year career at Infosys, what is it like for Deepak to be a “lifer” at a company? [25:33] Deepak shares what he hopes winning the ERM Global Award of Distinction will encourage and foster in the coming years for Infosys. [25:02] How many employees are in Deepak’s department? [26:15] Deepak gives a shoutout for his team at Infosys! [26:39] Justin thanks Deepak for joining the podcast and congratulates him once again for his win. [27:10] Justin shares some of the links to check in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Access the On-Demand Sessions! — Available through January 5th, 2021 RIMS Risk Forum 2020 India — Register Today! ERM Q&A with Deepak Padaki: The Criticality of Strategic Risk Management Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer On-Demand Webinars RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Infosys   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Deepak Padaki’s LinkedIn  

Deepak Padaki and the RIMS Award-Winning ERM Program at Infosys

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