RIMScast

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 author and management consultant, Marco Dondi! Since his humble beginnings on the outskirts of Milan, Marco has established his career and expertise as a strategy consultant with over a decade of experience in advising CEOs and government officials on economics, economic development, banking, education, adult training, and people development. Most recently, he wrote his book, Outgrowing Capitalism: Rethinking Money to Reshape Society and Pursue Purpose, which sheds light on the fact that most people do not have the economic security to focus on purpose and life fulfillment.

In this episode, Marco speaks about outgrowing capitalism from the lens of risk. He speaks about the ongoing risk that COVID-19 is causing the global economy, what the role of central banks should be in the next major crisis, and why debt and inflation are major economic and political risks that risk professionals need to be paying attention to.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode with Marco Dondi.

[:32] How to register for this year’s RIMS ERM Conference.

[:49] Other upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[2:12] More about today’s episode.

[2:24] Justin welcomes Marco Dondi to RIMScast!

[2:40] Marco shares his career history.

[3:22] What is the risk of the U.S. defaulting from an economic perspective (similarly to 2008)? Would the fallout be different now than in 2008?

[5:59] Marco’s insights on the ongoing risk of COVID-19 to the global economy and what the role of central banks should be in the next major crisis that will shake up the economic markets.

[8:15] How frequently does Marco watch the actual global economic models? How does he feel that they could become further strained?

[9:42] All about the RIMS Mobile App and the RIMS Buyers Guide!

[10:50] What is hyperinflation? And how is it different from regular inflation?

[13:25] Is hyperinflation an economic risk or a political risk? Or both?

[14:59] Having traveled to more than 60 countries, Marco shares what he has learned about the magnitudes of some of the global risks from an economic perspective.

[20:50] Justin thanks Marco Dondi for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Outgrowing Capitalism: Rethinking Money to Reshape Society and Pursue Purpose, by Marco Dondi

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS Path To The Boardroom — Visit for past webinar presentations and interviews!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Upcoming Webinars:

October 7, 2021 | “Surety Bonds: Understanding the Benefits” | Sponsored by Travelers

October 13, 2021 | “Board Dynamics: Confidence, Communication and Clarity” | Presented by RIMS Path To The Boardroom

October 21, 2021 | “Community-Sourced Risk Research & Best Practices” | Sponsored by Vector LiveSafe

October 26, 2021 | “Cyber Risk and the C-Suite” |  Presented by RIMS Path To The Boardroom

October 28, 2021 | “Risking it All? Taking the Leap into Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) from RMIS” | Sponsored by Origami Risk

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (October 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“The Tragedy of the Commons with Les Williams”

“Speaking with Leaders in Risk Management at the RIMS Risk Forum India 2018 (Part 2)”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Marco Dondi’s LinkedIn

Marco Dondi’s Website

Outgrowing Capitalism: Rethinking Money to Reshape Society and Pursue Purpose, by Marco Dondi

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“The major risk of [COVID-19]” — Marco Dondi

“The role of central banks needs to become much more direct. Or, at least, it can become if we want it.” — Marco Dondi

“Risk is one thing. Managing significant uncertainty is very different. It’s unpredictable.” — Marco Dondi

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is addressing two hot topics with two fantastic guests! The first being the RIMS Canada Conference (held Oct. 5th‒6th, 2021) with Jacqueline Toering and then “your path to the boardroom” with Craig Rowe of ClearRisk.

Jacqueline Toering is a RIMS Canada Council Executive Member, Chair of the RCC Sub Committee and National Conference Committee, and the Director of Risk and Safety at the University of the Fraser Valley. In her conversation with Justin, she speaks about all of the great things happening with (and around) the RIMS Canada Conference 2021, her experience in planning and coordinating a virtual conference, and her insights on this year’s theme of “Revision.”

In the second half of the episode, Justin speaks with Craig Rowe. Craig is the President, CEO, and Co-founder of ClearRisk Inc. He originally founded ClearRisk in 2006 after 15 years in the risk and insurance business, in order to create modern software solutions for medium to large organizations. Craig also actively works as a mentor and advisor with tech startups and entrepreneurs and is the Chair of techNL.

In his conversation with Justin, they speak about Craig’s experiences in the boardroom, his insights for risk professionals who want to establish a presence among their boards, and actionable advice for risk professionals. This conversation also doubles as a preview for Craig’s upcoming Path to the Boardroom webinar session called, “Board Dynamics: Confidence, Communication, and Clarity,” that he will moderate on October 13th, 2021! Listen in to hear all of Craig’s invaluable insights for risk professionals of all levels of experience.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode with Jacqueline Toering and Craig Rowe.

[:45] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[1:53] More about today’s episode.

[2:33] Justin welcomes Jacqueline Toering back to RIMScast!

[2:48] Jacqueline highlights the sessions and features that she is excited about at the 2021 RIMS Canada Conference.

[3:35] Discussing the power of a live performance (over a pre-recorded one).

[4:28] What the theme of “Revision” means to Jacqueline.

[5:05] Jacqueline’s experience in planning and coordinating a virtual RIMS Canada Conference.

[5:47] Looking ahead, does Jacqueline predict that future RIMS Canada Conference will be able to resume their in-person events?

[6:55] Where to find the 2021 RIMS Canada Conference schedule and register online!

[7:14] Jacqueline shares her parting message with listeners!

[7:24] RIMS plug time! All about the RIMS Mobile App, RIMS Buyers Guide.

[8:25] About today’s next guest, Craig Rowe!

[9:01] Justin welcomes Craig to the podcast!

[9:06] Craig shares about his career and his time on boards.

[9:45] How risk and boardroom experience interconnect for Craig.

[12:03] Would Craig recommend getting on nonprofit boards?

[13:17] How risk professionals can get on the radar of their boards.

[15:48] Craig’s advice to risk professionals who want to rise in the organization quickly.

[17:07] When Craig first became a risk professional, did he realize he had always been wearing a risk hat?

[18:56] On October 13th, 2021, Craig will lead the RIMS webinar, “Board Dynamics: Confidence, Communication, and Clarity.” Craig shares his excitement and what to look forward to with this webinar.

[20:40] Where, when, and how to find the webinar.

[20:50] Craig shares some parting thoughts for the global risk management community as well as a teaser for his upcoming webinar.

[23:37] Justin thanks Jacqueline Toering and Craig Rowe for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Last call! Register now!

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS Path To The Boardroom – Visit for past webinar presentations and interviews!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Upcoming Webinars:

September 30, 2021 | “Prepare to Plug into a High-Powered Opportunity” | Sponsored by Travelers

October 7, 2021 | “Surety Bonds: Understanding the Benefits” | Sponsored by Travelers

October 13, 2021 | “Board Dynamics: Confidence, Communication and Clarity” | Presented by RIMS Path To The Boardroom

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (October 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“RIMS Canada 2021 Keynote Séan McCann Unravels The ‘Why’”

“Talking RIMS Canada and Risk Management with Steve Pottle and Jacqueline Toering”

“Your LinkedIn Profile and the Path to the Boardroom”

“Risk Quantification and Constructive Criticism with James Lam”

“Craig Rowe, ICD.D: Clear Communication with the Board”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Jacqueline Toering’s LinkedIn

Craig Rowe’s LinkedIn

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“I think [your path to the boardroom] is something that risk managers should be talking about and thinking about because, unless you’re relevant in the boardroom, then you’re not really doing everything you can for your organization.” — Craig Rowe

“I encourage young people all the time … [to] get on boards. If you want to build your career, build your network, [and] build your experience much, much more quickly … get on boards.” — Craig Rowe

“The better job we do of managing risk, the better the organizations that we work for are. We make companies more successful. I think we can’t lose sight of the impact that risk management has on organizations.” — Craig Rowe

“Risk management for any organization — for profit or not — is about maximizing the upside of risk and minimizing the downside of risk. … You want to be able to make good decisions that result in better outcomes.” — Craig Rowe

“If you want to rise in your organization quickly, don’t wait for someone to ask you for a report. Create it for them. Anticipate what they need and … deliver it to them in meaningful ways.” — Craig Rowe

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

In looking forward to National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, Justin has invited on a special guest, Craig Gillespie, to discuss the state of the hybrid and remote workforce!

Craig Gillespie is the Vice President of MRI Software’s Occupier Division. He advises Fortune 500 companies on best practices for rolling out technologies like space planning and room/desk booking (both of which most commonly integrate into HRIS systems and collect data through WiFi or sensors.)

Together, Justin and Craig discuss what risk professionals should consider as they assess or reassess their floorplans, how data privacy can influence decision-making against the backdrop of COVID-19, and what risk professionals should know when it comes to privacy standards.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode with Craig Gillespie.

[:33] Last call to register for the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference!

[:48] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[1:59] More about today’s episode with Craig Gillespie.

[2:25] Justin welcomes Craig Gillespie to RIMScast!

[2:31] Craig provides some background on the intersection of the workplace and workforce technologies, why these integrations are necessary for companies that want to adopt the hybrid work model, and the role that data collection plays in these technologies.

[5:59] Craig elaborates on how data collection and privacy have become a top concern and a huge priority for a lot of companies against the backdrop of COVID-19.

[7:02] What risk professionals should be looking to collect or use in addition to privacy standards.

[8:22] The penalties for non-compliance from a legal perspective.

[9:29] Currently, people seem to be more concerned about health and safety than privacy. Does Craig believe that this will change in the upcoming months?

[10:55] About the RIMS Mobile App, the RIMS Buyers Guide, and Spencer’s Risk Management on Campus Program.

[12:40] Do multinational companies face additional risks? If so, what are they and how should companies navigate these risks?

[15:05] Craig shares about the types of features that his clients are seeking currently, and the advice he shares with them with regards to risk avoidance.

[18:54] Craig’s experiences with risk professionals in this area in the last year.

[20:54] The opportunities that are available for risk professionals to be their organization’s ambassadors to employees.

[22:27] Justin thanks Craig Gillespie for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register now!

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Upcoming Webinars:

September 21, 2021 | “10 Essential Steps to Rethinking Risk Assessment” | Sponsored by OneTrust GRC

September 23, 2021 | “Alternative Risk Transfer: How Bermuda’s Regulation Keeps Pace with the Developing Risk Landscape” | Sponsored by BDA

September 30, 2021 | “Prepare to Plug into a High-Powered Opportunity” | Sponsored by Travelers

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (October 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Mental Health in the Workplace with Darcy Gruttadaro”

“SRM as a Design Tool for Smart Buildings with Val Loh”

“Future Workers Comp Scenarios with Dr. Richard A. Victor”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Craig Gillespie’s LinkedIn

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“Sadly, I think the Delta variant is just one in the continuum of the kind of disruptions we’re going to see for the foreseeable future. I think the health and safety concerns will be paramount for the individuals over the privacy concerns.” — Craig Gillespie

“This pandemic is not just in any one country; this is a global situation that we’re all dealing with.” — Craig Gillespie

“We do see risk managers getting very heavily involved to understand what is going to be done with their data.” — Craig Gillespie

“I think the risk professionals are prevalent in all these evaluations much more … than they were 5—10 years ago.” — Craig Gillespie

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

Joining Justin in today’s episode is a very exciting guest; 2021 RIMS Canada Conference keynote speaker, Séan McCann!

Séan is an Order of Canada recipient and a co-founder of the renowned Canadian folk band, Great Big Sea. He has spent the past seven years touring the country as a musical keynote speaker, singing and sharing his story with front-line workers, teachers, students, patients, inmates, veterans, and anyone who has been affected by addiction or abuse. After 20 years with Great Big Sea, Séan embarked on a solo career that has furthered his professional voyage. In addition, Séan has also co-authored a powerful book with his wife, Andrea Aragon, called, One Good Reason: A Memoir of Addiction and Recovery, Music and Love.

In this episode, Séan shares what he has in store for his 2021 RIMS Canada Conference keynote performance, his experiences performing as a solo act vs. a group act, his insights on how risk and music are related,  and his key takeaways and words of hope regarding addiction and recovery.

Be sure to catch his live performance on Oct. 5th at 12 p.m. EST at RIMS Canada 2021!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:49] About today’s episode with Séan McCann.

[:57] Register now for the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference!

[1:11] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[2:12] More about today’s episode with Séan McCann.

[3:01] Justin welcomes Séan McCann to RIMScast!

[3:09] What does Séan have planned for his keynote performance at the 2021 RIMS Canada Conference?

[4:24] Is it difficult to gauge the vibe and the feedback in a virtual space vs. a physical space as a performing artist?

[5:40] Will Séan be appearing as a solo act at the RIMS Canada Conference?

[6:22] Parallels between risk management and music.

[8:54] About Séan‘s book, One Good Reason: A Memoir of Addiction and Recovery, Music and Love, that he co-authored with his wife, Andrea Aragon; and the risks he was exposed to in being part of a hugely successful band.

[11:58] Séan’s reflections on this year’s theme of the RIMS Canada Conference, Revision, and how it relates to his experiences personally and professionally.

[15:57] About the RIMS Mobile App and Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus program.

[17:19] Will Séan be telling stories and sharing insights in between his musical performances for his keynote at RIMS Canada Conference?

[19:22] Did Séan ever have a second choice for a career if he hadn’t pursued music?

[22:12] Séan’s favorite guitar to write music on.

[25:07] Séan and Justin reflect on the Anthony Kiedis quote, “Just because you’re out of rehab doesn’t mean the party is over for everybody else.”

[28:06] Séan shares an impactful experience he had with a fan.

[32:00] A sample of Séan’s music.

[32:32] Justin thanks Séan McCann for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register now!

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Upcoming Webinars:

September 15, 2021 | “Thrive Through COVID in a Delta Variant World” | Sponsored by Aon

September 21, 2021 | “10 Essential Steps to Rethinking Risk Assessment” | Sponsored by OneTrust GRC

September 30, 2021 | “Prepare to Plug into a High-Powered Opportunity” | Sponsored by Travelers

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (October 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Talking RIMS Canada 2021 and Risk Management with Steve Pottle and Jacqueline Toering”

“Career Notes: RIMS Live 2021 Speaker Jade Simmons Talks Risk and Music”

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

“Live On-Site at the RIMS Canada Conference 2019!”

“The State of Risk Management in Canada with Christine Maligec and Nicole Cebuliak”

“Risk in the Context of Music with Kai Kight”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

SéanMcCannSings.com

One Good Reason: A Memoir of Addiction and Recovery, Music and Love, by Séan McCann and Andrea Aragon

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“What I’ve learned as a person in recovery is that it really helps to hear the truth of others who have been successful because it proves that you can be successful.” — Séan McCann

“If the guy from Great Big Sea can quit drinking, anyone can.” — Séan McCann

“We might not have the reach of 2 or 5 years because we don’t know where the economy is going to go right now, but we do know what just happened [with the pandemic]. And we can take those lessons and practically apply them.” — Séan McCann

“A good father is a good risk manager.” — Séan McCann

“You won’t be successful as an artist unless you abandon ‘plan B.’” — Séan McCann

“In order to be, in my opinion, a true artist and a songwriter, you need to be fearless of the unknown. You need to be able to go places and be in a situation where you really don’t know what the answer really is.” — Séan McCann

“I know what it’s like to live in darkness, to carry a secret, and to suffer through addiction. I would spare anyone that. … Having lived through that, I don’t wish that on anyone.” — Séan McCann

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

Named in honor of RIMS’ first president, the Harry & Dorothy Goodell Award pays tribute to an individual who has furthered the goals of the Society and the risk management discipline through outstanding service and achievement.

RIMScast’s guest today is the 2021 recipient of the Goodell Award, Pamela L. Popp! Pamela is the Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President at Gallagher Bassett. She has been a risk practitioner for decades and has had a tremendous influence in risk management, healthcare, and health law.

In this episode, they discuss Pamela’s impressive career, her achievements and highlights, key lessons she has learned that have helped guide her career and fuel her passion, and the many ways in which she has contributed to the profession during COVID-19.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:49] About today’s episode with Pamela Popp.

[:54] Register now for the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference!

[1:05] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[2:15] More about today’s episode with Pamela Popp.

[3:01] Justin welcomes Pamela to RIMScast!

[3:10] Justin congratulates Pamela on winning the 2021 Goodell Award and she shares how it felt to receive it.

[3:57] Pamela shares an abridged version of her career history.

[5:13] How Pamela’s primary passion, healthcare, intersected with risk management over the course of her career.

[7:04] Pamela reflects on the first time that she heard the term “risk management” and what she originally thought of it.

[8:06] Pamela highlights some of the professional challenges that she has had to overcome in her career.

[9:35] When did Pamela learn about RIMS? How and why did she first become involved? And how has RIMS helped her career over the years?

[10:32] Key lessons that Pamela has learned in risk management.

[13:31] About the RIMS Mobile App, registration for the RIMS Canada Conference 2021, Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus program.

[15:06] When did Pamela join Gallagher Bassett?

[15:16] What was Pamela’s original role when she first joined Gallagher Bassett? When and why did Pamela become the Chief Risk Officer?

[16:23] About Pamela’s responsibilities as the Chief Risk Officer at Gallagher Bassett.

[17:45] How the department has grown under Pamela’s supervision.

[18:43] Why Pamela loves her role as Chief Risk Officer and the opportunity that it provides.

[19:40] Pamela has previously helped launch the Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM). What is it? When did it launch? And what inspired Pamela to help launch it?

[22:31] How did Pamela feel when CPHRM first launched? What were some of the challenges prior to launching it?

[24:00] What did Pamela learn during the COVID-19 pandemic? What did she implement? And what inspired her to write her article, “Standard of Care in Flux: Patient Safety and COVID-19”?

[28:47] Pamela shares where she personally sees the future of risk management headed.

[30:20] Pamela’s advice for new or rising risk professionals to strengthen their careers against the backdrop of COVID-19.

[31:57] Justin thanks Pamela Popp for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register now!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

RIMS 2021 Awards Issue of Risk Management

Upcoming Webinars:

September 9, 2021 | “Your Go-To-Market Strategy in a Nuanced Market: Maximize Outcomes and Build Stronger Relationships at Renewal” | Sponsored by Gallagher Core360

September 15, 2021 | “Thrive Through COVID in a Delta Variant World” | Sponsored by Aon

September 21, 2021 | “10 Essential Steps to Rethinking Risk Assessment” | Sponsored by OneTrust GRC

September 30, 2021 | “Prepare to Plug into a High-Powered Opportunity” | Sponsored by Travelers

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (October 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year: Michael Harrington”

“Making the Grade: Cheryl Lloyd, Risk Manager of the Year Honor Roll Inductee 2021”

“RIMS 2021 Award Winners: Elliott Long and Sue Mepham”

“Betting It All On Risk: Mark Habersack, Heart of RIMS Award Recipient 2021”

“Driving Legislative Change: Advocacy Update with 2021 Bland Memorial Award Winner, Lynn Haley Pilarski”

“RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Audrey Rampinelli and Larry Glasser”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Pamela Popp’s LinkedIn

“Standard of Care in Flux: Patient Safety and COVID-19,” by Pamela L. Popp

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“[Winning the Goodell Award] was both an honor and a moment of self-reflection to just say, ‘Well, I honestly didn’t think I was old enough to get a lifetime achievement award!’ But obviously, it’s great.” — Pamela Popp

“Risk management is as important, if not more important, than the management of the claims and litigation side of [your] business.” — Pamela Popp

“I would love to see risk management heading in a way that it continues to be given more and more credibility for the knowledge and experience that’s necessary for someone to do well in their job.” — Pamela Popp

‘’There’s a tremendous amount of wonderful, proactive, … beneficial work that comes out of risk management. And I would love to see the industry really be recognized for that work as much as for what we do in a reactive way.” — Pamela Popp

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

Colleges and universities worldwide are resuming their educational offerings — some virtual, some live, some hybrid. Navigating the safest and most effective way to deliver this education is a continuous and evolving challenge for risk professionals in higher education.

Joining Justin today to discuss this topic is Courtney Davis Curtis! Courtney is the Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and Resilience Planning at the University of Chicago and the incoming President of URMIA, the University Risk Management & Insurance Association.

In their conversation, Courtney shares how URMIA is advising and engaging its audience, insights around higher education and risk management for the 2021/22 school year, and some of her own personal reflections since graduating college.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:48] About today’s episode with Courtney Davis Curtis.

[:54] Register now for the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference!

[1:05] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[1:56] More about today’s episode with Courtney Davis Curtis.

[2:49] Justin welcomes Courtney to RIMScast!

[3:02] When will Courtney be the President of URMIA?

[3:20] Courtney’s risk career and what originally brought her to risk management.

[5:59] Courtney shares her unique perspective, as a recent college graduate, on the current landscape of higher education and risk management.

[6:52] As incoming URMIA President, what is Courtney’s risk management philosophy on higher education in the United States?

[8:16] Courtney’s insights on navigating higher education risk when the outlook is changing at a daily or weekly rate.

[10:15] How Courtney’s title at the University of Chicago changed as a result of COVID-19.

[11:01] Current and upcoming RIMS offerings!

[12:37] As a result of COVID-19, is Courtney seeing an uptick in interest in risk management offerings?

[13:27] Are there frameworks or matrices that Courtney uses in her own work that influence work at the University of Chicago as well as her incoming URMIA Presidency?

[15:35] Important lessons that Courtney has learned as a risk professional.

[16:49] Does Courtney have a Presidential slogan?

[17:25] Justin thanks Courtney Davis Curtis for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register now!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Upcoming Webinars:

September 9, 2021 | “Your Go-To-Market Strategy in a Nuanced Market: Maximize Outcomes and Build Stronger Relationships at Renewal” | Sponsored by Gallagher Core360

September 21, 2021 | “10 Essential Steps to Rethinking Risk Assessment” | Sponsored by OneTrust GRC

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers 

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (October 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Risk Management in Higher Education with RIMS 2019 Risk Manager of the Year, Luke Figora”

“Making the Grade: Cheryl Lloyd, Risk Manager of the Year Honor Roll Inductee”

“Talking RIMS Canada and Risk Management with Steve Pottle and Jacqueline Toering”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Courtney Davis Curtis’ LinkedIn

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

Joining Justin Smulison today is Lorie Graham, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at AmericanAg and Vice Chair of the RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management Council (SERMC). Lorie will be presenting at the upcoming 2021 RIMS ERM Conference and leading the upcoming virtual workshops for ORSA and the Enterprise Risk Management for ORSA and Planning and Insurance Companies.

In this episode, Lorie discusses the basics of ORSA (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment), the internal value that it can offer an organization, and how you can effectively leverage its information for your company. ORSA is a critical risk reporting process. If you want to present critical information to the board in an impactful way, solid ORSA reporting is a must.

Don’t miss out on this exciting dialogue with ERM Leaders!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:47] About today’s episode with Lorie Graham.

[:55] Register now for the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference!

[1:05] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[2:10] More about today’s episode with Lorie Graham.

[2:42] Justin welcomes Lorie to RIMScast!

[2:50] Lorie defines ORSA — what it is and what it can do.

[3:33] What are the purposes and goals of ORSA?

[4:52] What entities are required to conduct an ORSA?

[5:40] The many benefits of conducting an ORSA beyond regulatory requirements.

[9:07] Lorie shares a high-level overview of what is included in an ORSA report.

[10:46] How to determine your company’s readiness for ORSA.

[11:47] Lorie reflects on the daunting task that was her first ORSA and what she learned from the experience.

[13:08] Upcoming RIMS ORSA workshops will offer step-by-step guidance for preparing a 50-plus-page ORSA report.

[14:52] Justin thanks Lori Graham for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Executive Report: “Rethinking the Impact of Disruption on Enterprise Risk Management Tools and Processes”

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register for early bird rates!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Dr. Shanna McClain’s July 29th, 2021 Address — RIMS Webinar

Upcoming Webinars:

August 26, 2021 | “Increased Dependencies on Third Parties: Addressing Cloud, Vendor, and Business Partner Relationships and Risk” | Sponsored by HITRUST

September 21, 2021 | “10 Essential Steps to Rethinking Risk Assessment” | Sponsored by OneTrust GRC

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers 

Virtual Workshops:

ORSA Workshop — Register now for Sept. 22‒23rd or Nov. 17‒18th.

Enterprise Risk Management for ORSA Planning in Insurance Companies — Register now for Oct. 4‒6th.

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Rethinking the Impact of Disruption on ERM Tools and Processes with Ward Ching and Dr. Paul Walker”

“Advocacy Talk with Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier”

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

“Risk Quantification and Constructive Criticism with James Lam”

“The Future of ERM with ERM Conference 2020 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc”

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

On RIMS.org: Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center

ERM Q&A Interviews

ERM Q&A Interview: Lorie Graham

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Dr. Shanna McClain’s LinkedIn

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“A lot of people think that they do ORSA because it is a regulatory requirement, and it is for some insurers, but most importantly, it gives you insights about your organization.” — Lorie Graham

“ORSA helps you manage your risk both strategically and technically. Risk is aligned with strategy, and the ORSA process gives you a technical framework to look at those things.” — Lorie Graham

“ORSA provides a tool for your organization to look at and act more proactively about risk.” — Lorie Graham

“I always value ORSA as an internal value for our organization, and not just a regulatory requirement.” — Lorie Graham

“When that first ORSA was done and I could see all of the workings of the organization in one place for risk management, it was an amazing report. The output was definitely worth the effort.” — Lorie Graham

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

Joining Justin Smulison today are Ward Ching and Dr. Paul Walker. Ward Ching 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. Dr. Paul Walker is the James J. Schiro/Zurich Chair in Enterprise Risk Management at St. John’s University and a member of the RIMS Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management Council.

Together, they jointly authored the new RIMS executive report, “Rethinking the Impact of Disruption on Enterprise Risk Management Tools and Processes.” They will also be presenting at the upcoming 2021 RIMS ERM Conference.

In this episode, Ward Ching and Dr. Paul Walker will be discussing their new executive report, the specific drivers of disruption that are unique to 2021, the role that an ERM practitioner should play in managing corporate disruption, and how the disruptive events of the last 18 months have changed the way that they think about conceptualizing risk reports.

Don’t miss out on this exciting dialogue with ERM Leaders!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:47] About today’s episode with Ward Ching and Dr. Paul Walker.

[:55] Register now for the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference!

[1:07] Upcoming RIMS current virtual offerings.

[2:12] More about today’s episode with Ward Ching and Dr. Paul Walker.

[3:01] Justin welcomes Ward and Dr. Walker to RIMScast!

[3:08] Ward explains what prompted this new professional report.

[4:18] About the paper that Paul originally wrote, prior to the report.

[5:40] The drivers of disruption that are unique to 2021 (that are highlighted in this new paper).

[10:30] What role can an ERM practitioner play in managing corporate disruption?

[16:18] RIMS announcements: events, opportunities, webinars, and more.

[18:25] How did a disruption like COVID-19 change the way that Ward and Dr. Walker approach authoring or conceptualizing a report? Are they now more mindful of major crises when writing a risk report?

[25:29] Ward and Dr. Walker share what they’re excited about at the upcoming RIMS ERM Conference 2021!

[29:00] Justin thanks Ward Ching and Dr. Paul Walker for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Executive Report: “Rethinking the Impact of Disruption on Enterprise Risk Management Tools and Processes”

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register for early bird rates!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

Dr. Shanna McClain’s July 29th, 2021 Address — RIMS Webinar

Upcoming Webinars:

August 19, 2021 | “Risk Management Technology: Innovations to Get More Out of What You've Got” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

August 26, 2021 | “Increased Dependencies on Third Parties: Addressing Cloud, Vendor, and Business Partner Relationships and Risk” | Sponsored by HITRUST

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers 

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (August 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Aug. 23‒24th or Nov. 8‒9th

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Disruption and the Digital Age with Ward Ching” (2021)

“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”

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

“Risk Quantification and Constructive Criticism with James Lam”

“The Future of ERM with ERM Conference 2020 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

On RIMS.org: Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center

ERM Q&A Interviews

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

RIMS Advocacy

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Dr. Shanna McClain’s LinkedIn

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

Joining Justin Smulison today is Dr. Shanna McClain, the Global Partnerships Manager and Resilience Advisor for NASA Earth Sciences Division. Her work involves defining NASA’s role in resilience through the development of EO-focused approaches in fragile and crisis-affected areas and identifying strategic partnerships that can improve linkages between science and policy. Dr. McClain also serves as a Visiting Scientist with the Environmental Law Institute, where she helps lead programming on migration and displacement and performs research and policy analysis on issues related to environmental conflict and peacebuilding.

In this conversation, Dr. McClain discusses her risk work with NASA; the interconnection between climate risk and COVID-19; how they are moving the needle with equity, diversity, and inclusion; how her risk lens has developed over the last two years; social and environmental responsibility; earth science; water shortages; and more.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:47] About today’s episode with Dr. Shanna McClain.

[1:02] Is your ERM program award-worthy? RIMS is accepting nominations for the ERM Global Award of Distinction!

[1:36] RIMS current virtual offerings.

[2:48] More about today’s episode with Dr. Shanna McClain!

[3:20] Justin welcomes Dr. Shanna McClain to RIMScast.

[3:35] Dr. McClain speaks about her work and what she does in her various roles at NASA.

[7:55] What brought Dr. McClain to work at NASA? And what were some of the challenges that she encountered along the way as a female scientist?

[11:06] Dr. McClain speaks about the committee at NASA she is involved in that is helping to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and ability.

[12:40] How COVID-19 and climate change are interconnected and how they impact Dr. McClain’s work at NASA.

[16:11] How McClain’s risk lens has evolved over the last two years.

[19:03] About upcoming RIMS virtual workshops, the RIMS mobile app, Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program, and the RIMS Canada Conference 2021.

[21:09] Dr. McClain explains her role as the Co-chair to the IFRC/GRC/RCCC Anticipation Hub’s Working Group on Earth Observations and as Co-Chair to the Environmental Peacebuilding Association’s Interest Group on Water.

[23:32] About the Anticipation Hub’s mission and vision.

[24:12] If there are terrible droughts and water shortages, could they potentially lead to conflict and wars?

[28:00] In your experience, how important is social and environmental responsibility for organizations?

[32:01] Do new companies have an easier time weaving in environmental responsibility into their startup funding?

[34:32] If Dr. McClain had to team up with one of these two fictional characters, which would she choose?

[35:17] Who’s cooler: Hans Solo or Buzz Lightyear?

[35:51] Goals that Dr. Shanna McClain wants to reach as a risk manager.

[38:23] Justin thanks Dr. Shanna McClain for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register for early bird rates!

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC

RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction 2021 — Nominate a program by Aug. 13th!

NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App

RIMS Buyers Guide

RIMS Advocacy

Dr. Shanna McClain’s July 29th, 2021 Address — RIMS Webinar

Upcoming Webinars:

Aug. 12, 2021 | “One Year Later: Developing, Defining and Quantifying Your Risk Appetite” | Sponsored by Resolver

August 26, 2021 | “Increased Dependencies on Third Parties: Addressing Cloud, Vendor, and Business Partner Relationships and Risk” | Sponsored by HITRUST

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” — Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers 

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (August 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Aug. 23‒24th or Nov. 8‒9th

Registration for the VIRTUAL Spencer & Gallagher Golf Tournament is now open! Visit SpencerEd.org for more information and to register through August 15th, 2021 (You choose the golf course and team all while continuing to support the Spencer Educational Foundation!)

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Water Risks with Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands”

“Climate Change, Business Interruption, and the 2021 Hurricane Season”

“Combating Water Scarcity with AquaShares Founder James Workman”

“Sustainability, ERM, and Construction with Kyle Van Hoeven”

“Severe Weather and Insurance Strategies with Vince Morgan”

“Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience”

“Climate Risk with Author, Jeff Nesbit”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Dr. Shanna McClain’s LinkedIn

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is joined by the 2021 Richard W. Bland Memorial Award recipient, Lynn Haley Pilarski.

Lynn Pilarski is the Senior Risk Manager of General Motors. She’s also one of the most enthusiastic members of the RIMS External Affairs Committee! As the recipient of the Bland Award, Lynn has been recognized for her outstanding performance and effort as a RIMS member in the area of legislation and/or regulation related to risk.

In this episode, Lynn speaks about the legislative developments impacting the risk management community, shares some RIMS Advocacy updates around autonomous vehicle legislation, updates about PRIA (and what RIMS members and risk professionals need to know regarding it), the opportunities available through the RIMS Legislative Summit, and more.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:12] About the RIMS buyer’s guide.

[:47] About today’s episode.

[:59] Is your ERM program award-worthy? RIMS is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 ERM Global Award of Distinction.

[1:29] Upcoming RIMS virtual offerings!

[2:45] More about today’s episode with  Lynn Haley Pilarski.

[3:18] Justin welcomes Lynn Haley Pilarski to RIMScast!

[3:45] Lynn shares about her role on the RIMS External Affairs Committee as well as her history with RIMS.

[7:38] Lynn shares her enthusiasm for RIMS Advocacy and the RIMS Legislative Summit.

[9:43] Justin congratulates Lynn on winning the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award and Lynn speaks about why receiving this award meant so much to her.

[10:41] What led Lynn to become the Senior Risk Manager at General Motors.

[13:22] Lynn provides a RIMS Advocacy update on what’s new in the way of autonomous vehicle legislation.

[18:02] Upcoming RIMS virtual workshops, volunteer opportunities, programs, and the RIMS Canada Conference.

[20:04] Lynn gives an update on PRIA and what RIMS members and risk professionals need to know regarding it.

[25:14] Lynn highlights some of the opportunities that are available through the RIMS Legislative Summit.

[26:35] Justin thanks Lynn Haley Pilarski for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to look out for in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Education, and Services:

RIMS Canada Conference 2021: Register for early bird rates!

RIMS ERM Conference 2021 will be held Nov. 11th & 12th in NYC — Submit a session today!

RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction 2021 – Nominate a program today!

RIMS Buyers Guide

RIMS Advocacy

Upcoming Webinars:

Aug. 5, 2021 | “COVID-19: The Long Haul and the Short of It” | Sponsored by Mitchell

Aug. 12, 2021 | “One Year Later: Developing, Defining and Quantifying Your Risk Appetite” | Sponsored by Resolver

August 26, 2021 | “Increased Dependencies on Third Parties: Addressing Cloud, Vendor, and Business Partner Relationships and Risk” | Sponsored by HITRUST

Sponsored RIMScast Episodes:

“What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect

“Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” – Sponsored by AXA XL

“Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD

“Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers 

Virtual Workshops:

RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshops (July & August 2021) — Gain an edge with the RIMS-CRMP; the only internationally accredited risk management certification!

RIMS Virtual Workshops: Claims Management — Register now for Aug. 23‒24th or Nov. 8‒9th

Registration for the VIRTUAL Spencer & Gallagher Golf Tournament is now open! Visit SpencerEd.org for more information and to register through August 15th, 2021 (You choose the golf course and team all while continuing to support the Spencer Educational Foundation!)

Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program — Volunteer Today!

Previous RIMScast Episodes:

“RIMS Advocacy in 2021”

“Post-Election Update”

“What the Reauthorization of TRIA Means for the Risk Management Community”

“Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience”

“AI and Autonomous Vehicles with Stephen S. Wu”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New interview with RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring guests, Charles Vu and Steve Pottle!

Spencer Educational Foundation

Want to Learn More?

Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes.

Have a question or suggestion? Email: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Lynn Haley Pilarski’s LinkedIn

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“[Autonomous vehicle legislation] is a really important topic for the auto industry. … All of the auto industry is committed to an all-electric future.” — Lynn Haley Pilarski

“We need to move from that internal combustion engine to electric vehicles and autonomous [vehicles]. But to do that we need some support. It is a whole new world when it comes to automobiles.” — Lynn Haley Pilarski

“[The RIMS Legislative Summit] is open to all [RIMS] members. … The more broadly that we can get people involved, the better. … We also have opportunities for students.” — Lynn Haley Pilarski

“[PRIA] is really exciting for us because it’s an opportunity that we, as risk managers and  RIMS as an organization, can actually give our input and … have a say into what that proposed legislation is.” — Lynn Haley Pilarski