RIMScast

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

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021, this episode of RIMScast is featuring interviews with two prominent RIMS members to discuss their unique career experiences in the profession as well as some current key issues.

Today’s first guest, Charles Vu, manages the Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity efforts at the State Compensation Insurance Fund in California. He is also the Chapter President for the Orange County Chapter of RIMS. In their conversation, Charles speaks about what inspired him to get into risk management, how he celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and his advice to young Asian-American risk professionals.

Justin also speaks with Deyna Feng, the Director of Captive Programs with Cummins Inc. Before joining Cummins, Deyna was one of the lead loss adjusters with Crawford China for four years, working with domestic and international insurance companies for large and Catastrophic claims. Together, Justin and Deyna speak about her experience as an Asian-American in the risk profession and insurance industry, her views on the increase of anti-Asian sentiment over the last year, and her suggestions on what we can all do to celebrate and promote Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:37] How to access RIMS LIVE 2021 sessions and keynotes online!

[1:11] About upcoming RIMS webinars.

[1:54] About today’s first guest, Charles Vu.

[2:14] Justin welcomes Charles Vu to RIMScast.

[2:23] Charles speaks about the work he is currently doing as the Chapter President of OCRIMS.

[3:14] What inspired Charles to get into risk management.

[6:24] Charles speaks about the people and mentors that have helped to succeed in his career.

[7:22] How the previous President of OCRIMS introduced Charles to RIMS, eventually leading to him becoming the President.

[8:27] How Charles celebrates and promotes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and what he recommends others do to also promote and celebrate this special month.

[11:47] Charles shares his views on the increase of anti-Asian sentiment over the last year and how it compares to other acts of Asian bias in years past.

[14:34] How long has Charles been a risk practitioner?

[14:59] Charles gives advice to young Asian risk professionals as well as students looking to get into the risk profession.

[16:36] Charles plugs OCRIMS.

[17:17] Justin thanks Charles for joining RIMScast.

[17:27] About upcoming RIMS virtual workshops and Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program.

[18:27] About this episode’s second guest, Deyna Feng.

[18:41] Justin welcomes Deyna Feng to RIMScast.

[18:51] What inspired Deyna to get into risk management, and her career journey as an Asian-American in the field of risk management.

[21:02] Deyna’s mentors and how they’ve helped her succeed.

[24:00] Deyna shares some ways that we can all celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

[26:21] Deyna shares her views on the increase of anti-Asian sentiment over the last year and how it compares to other acts of Asian bias in years past.

[28:01] Deyna shares her experience as an Asian-American in the risk profession and insurance industry, and what she feels can be done to improve the experience.

[29:32] Deyna’s advice to Asian professionals just starting out as well as students looking to get into the risk management industry.

[30:24] Justin thanks Deyna for joining RIMScast.

[30:31] Justin thanks both Charles Vu and Deyna Feng for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Events, Webinars, and Services:

Did you attend RIMS Live 2021? Sessions are accessible through June 30th, 2021. Log in with your badge number: RIMS LIVE 2021

If you did not attend RIMS Live 2021 but want to access on-demand content, purchase the ‘Post Event Virtual Pass’ for $499 to access the sessions, keynotes, and marketplace until June 30th. Visit: RIMS.org/RIMS2021

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

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!)

Upcoming Webinars:

May 20, 2021 | “Demystifying How Your Property Data Drives Insurance Outcomes” | Sponsored by Archipelago

May 27, 2021 | “The Dark Side of Human Nature: Preparing for Impact After a Year of Growing Tensions” | Sponsored by Beazley

June 3, 2021 | “Building a Framework for Managing Climate-Related Damage Potential” | Sponsored by Beazley

June 10, 2021 | “Mission Critical — Actionable Insights to Strengthen DEI Strategies for the Insurance Industry” | Sponsored by Gallagher CORE360 Insights

Virtual Workshop: Contractual Risk Transfer | June 3-4 | Registration closes May 27

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion Page

Orange County RIMS Chapter

RIMS International Council

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Diversity as a Successful Business Division with Rodney Johnson”

“Diversity Lessons and Looking Forward with RIMS DE&I Council”

“Pride Month 2020 with RIMS DE&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas, and Victoria Nolan”

“Talking Diversity at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019”

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Related Content:

RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement

RIMS D&I Three-Year Strategy

RIMS Professional Report: “Understanding and Adapting to Your Remote Workforce,” by Chair Teressa Betty

RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Risk Leaders Series — New episode with Carol Fox now available!

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories —New Interview features 2021 Rising Star, Elliot Long

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

Spencer Educational Foundational

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:

Charles Vu on OCRIMS

Deyna Feng LinkedIn

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“A lot of people are not aware of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and really, having a simple Zoom background is [one way] to start the conversation.” — Charles Vu

“Another way I’m able to really share about the importance of [Asian Pacific American Heritage Month] is really just talking to others about my own history [and] how I grew up and was raised here and [why] that experience matters.” — Charles Vu

“It’s not just an Asian issue. I would say … it’s really about a diversity and inclusion issue. And I think that’s something that RIMS has already started to address through a lot of the initiatives.” — Charles Vu

“There are lots of ways to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. … Join the community and celebrate with … groups.” — Deyna Feng

“Asian-Americans in risk management and the insurance industry have a smaller population. We do not see Asian faces in … large conference[s] quite often to be frank.” — Deyna Feng

“It is important for young talents to develop their skills. The knowledge of risk management and insurance is fundamental. It requires many soft skills, as well.” — Deyna Feng

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

Joining RIMScast today is the 2021 Risk Management Honor Roll recipient, Cheryl Lloyd!

Cheryl Lloyd is the Associate Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, and Interim Vice President Systemwide Human Resources for the University of California. Cheryl oversees a massive risk portfolio for the University of California made up of ten campuses! She has successfully inculcated a corporate culture where everyone is a risk manager who plays a role in identifying and reducing risk across UC’s entire system.

Cheryl shares about her wild last year at UC, the various roles she has held within UC and her insights and predictions on what the next 20 years (and beyond) will hold for risk professionals.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:38] How to access RIMS LIVE 2021 sessions and keynotes online!

[1:00] About upcoming RIMS webinars.

[1:26] About today’s guest, Cheryl Lloyd.

[1:55] Justin welcomes Cheryl Lloyd to RIMScast!

[2:08] Justin congratulates Cheryl for making it on the Risk Management Honor Roll.

[3:03] How Cheryl began in risk management and what originally drew her into it.

[5:46] When did Cheryl get into risk management?

[6:09] Cheryl shares how she first came to work for the University of California, what her journey over the last 12 years has been like, and the various roles she has held.

[11:29] What it has been like in Cheryl’s position in the last year with COVID-19.

[19:30] Upcoming RIMS webinars.

[20:46] Risk management is not just about insurance; it’s also about addressing ERM issues, operational issues, and more. Has wearing multiple hats always come naturally to Cheryl?

[24:46] Does Cheryl ever reach out to other risk professionals or people in her network to share ideas?

[26:55] What are Cheryl’s hopes for the risk profession generally? What would she like to see happen in the next 20 years and beyond?

[28:41] Justin thanks Cheryl for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Risk Management magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue

RIMS Webinars and Services:

Did you attend RIMS Live 2021? Sessions are accessible through June 30th, 2021. Log in with your badge number: RIMS LIVE 2021

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

May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley

May 20, 2021 | “Demystifying How Your Property Data Drives Insurance Outcomes” | Sponsored by Archipelago

May 27, 2021 | “The Dark Side of Human Nature: Preparing for Impact After a Year of Growing Tensions” | Sponsored by Beazley

June 3, 2021 | “Building a Framework for Managing Climate-Related Damage Potential” — Sponsored by Beazley

Virtual Workshop: Risk Appetite Management | May 24-25 | Registration closes May 17

Virtual Workshop: Contractual Risk Transfer | June 3-4 | Registration closes May 27

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

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

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

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

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

“Transformative ERM Programs with 2018 Risk Manager of the Year, Rebecca Cady”  

“RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal”

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: 

Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue

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!

Spencer Educational Foundational

RIMS Awards Press Release: “RIMS Risk Manager of the Year Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Michael Harrington”

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:

Cheryl Lloyd’s LinkedIn

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

In celebration of National Nurses Day (May 12th, 2021) and National Nurses Week (May 6th-12th, 2021), this entire episode of RIMScast is dedicated to nursing professionals all around the globe who have set a dynamic example of how to act professionally while innovating —all during an incredibly unique and tumultuous year!

Joining Justin Smulison to discuss nursing and healthcare, are current and former leaders of renowned nursing associations, Dr. Sophia Thomas and Vicki Good.

Dr. Sophia Thomas is the President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the host of the AANP podcast, NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner, and is also a certified family and pediatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Sophia is dedicated to providing care to medically underserved families, and, in 2020, she was recognized as one of modern healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. In Justin’s and her conversation today, Dr. Sophia speaks about the changes she has seen in the nursing profession in the last year due to COVID-19, her insights and predictions around telehealth, how to address stress and burnout as a healthcare provider, and the current risks that nurses face.

Vicki Good is the former President of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. She is a national nursing leader with executive-level experience in nursing, quality and safety, and education. In her current role as Executive Director of Nursing for Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, Vicki is responsible for a Level 1 emergency trauma center with over 73,000 visits per year. She was also recently named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 50 Experts Leading in the Field of Patient Safety. In this episode, Vicki shares some insights on nurse burnout and fatigue, how she has seen the nursing profession’s risk management protocols change due to COVID-19, and the benefits of virtual services in telehealth.

Don’t miss out on Vicki Good and Dr. Sophia Thomas’s insights into how the nursing profession has changed within the last year!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:45] How to access RIMS LIVE 2021 sessions and keynotes online!

[1:07] About upcoming RIMS webinars.

[1:34] Justin introduces today’s first guest, Dr. Sophia Thomas.

[2:15] Justin welcomes Dr. Sophia Thomas to the podcast!

[2:32] Dr. Sophia Thomas speaks about her role as the President of AANP, how she ended up in the role, and her career journey thus far.

[3:27] Sophia reflects on how COVID-19 has changed the nursing profession’s risk management protocols.

[5:03] Does Sophia see the changes that have occurred in the last year due to COVID-19 impacting the education of future generations of nurses?

[6:14] Does Sophia feel that the bedside manner that nurses are so renowned for is missing when it comes to telehealth?

[7:22] What have Sophia and the AANP learned about burnout that has helped improve the profession?

[8:30] Sophia shares about the invaluable resources available on AANP related to burnout.

[8:45] The importance of addressing stress and burnout as a healthcare provider.

[9:41] Are there any major similarities between a major hurricane or flood and the COVID-19 virus?

[11:35] Sophia highlights some of the other risks that she feels nurses face that should be a part of the larger dialogue.

[13:33] Sophia shares her thoughts on Nurses Week and Nurses Day.

[14:48] Sophia plugs some upcoming 2021 AANP events.

[15:33] Justin thanks Dr. Sophia Thomas for joining the podcast!

[15:46] About Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus Program.

[16:26] Justin introduces today’s second guest, Vicki Good.

[17:07] Justin welcomes Vicki to the podcast!

[17:19] Vicki speaks about her career background as well as her current role with Mercy Hospital Springfield.

[18:21] As the former President of the AACN, has Vicki always appreciated when Nurses Week and Nurses Day have come around?

[20:19] Vicki shares how she has seen the nursing profession’s risk management protocols change due to COVID-19.

[21:40] How have the changes in risk management protocol (in the nursing profession due to COVID-19) helped change or renew the approach to instituting a culture of safety?

[23:37] Vicki highlights some of the new protocols (that have recently emerged due to COVID-19) that she believes the nursing profession should continue to use going forward.

[24:51] COVID-19 is an issue that continues to come back and there are very few examples in modern history that we can use as a reference point. Vicki shares her viewpoint on this and reflects on how this marks a new point in our history.

[26:01] When it comes to education, does Vicki feel that COVID-19 is going to become its own textbook?

[27:28] Does Vicki think that the COVID-19 outbreak has turned potential nurses away from the profession? Or has it been more of a rallying cry, attracting new people to the profession?

[30:55] Vicki shares what she sees as benefiting the healthcare profession overall due to or since COVID-19.

[31:27] Has Vicki personally seen the benefits of virtual services in telehealth?

[32:40] Vicki highlights some of the incredible benefits of telehealth.

[33:56] Risks that nurses face that Vicki feels should be a part of the larger dialogue.

[37:15] What facilities, organizations, companies, or professionals can do to address these risks and open up the dialogue.

[38:53] Justin thanks Vicki Good for joining the podcast and sharing her insights.

[39:32] Justin thanks Dr. Sophia Thomas and Vicki Good once again for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

National Nurses Week

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (the Official Podcast of AANP)

2021 AANP National Conference

2021 AANP Fall Conference

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Mercy Hospital Springfield

2021 The National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) Conference (AACN’s Annual Conference)

RIMS Webinars and Services:

RIMS LIVE 2021 — Full Conference Attendees can access sessions and keynotes through June 30th!

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

RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24–26th, 2021

May 5, 2021 | “Reputation Risks. Reputation Protection. Crisis Reduction.”

May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley

May 20, 2021 | “Demystifying How Your Property Data Drives Insurance Outcomes” | Sponsored by Archipelago

May 27, 2021 | “The Dark Side of Human Nature: Preparing for Impact After a Year of Growing Tensions” | Sponsored by Beazley

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Mental Health in the Workplace with Darcy Gruttadaro”

“How Risk Professionals Can Avoid Digital and Remote Burnout with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky”

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

“SRM And Modular Healthcare Installation of the Future with Project Héroe Creators”

“Telemedicine: Risks and Benefits with Jennifer Schoenthal”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Monitor: “Minimizing the Dangers for Hospital Nurses”

Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue

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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Dr. Sophia Thomas’ LinkedIn

Dr. Sophia Thomas’ Profile on AANP

Vicki Good’s LinkedIn

Vicki Good’s Profile on AACN

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“One of the most important things, as we look at educating the next generation of nurses, is looking at COVID-19 as a learning experience and all of the changes we’ve had to make in our own practices to accommodate patients to maintain privacy practices.” — Dr. Sophia Thomas

“The advent of telehealth has really opened up a new chapter; a new fact of providing healthcare. It’s now a way to … improve access to healthcare for people across all healthcare settings.” — Dr. Sophia Thomas

“In educating the future of healthcare — whether that’s nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, or other colleagues — [telehealth is] really going to have to be incorporated into the next generation of healthcare.” — Dr. Sophia Thomas

“My career has gone from taking care of the patient to taking care of the nurse — and that’s where I find my joy and satisfaction.” — Vicki Good

“I think [COVID-19] is going to become its own learning section … in a book … on how do you really handle a communicable disease spread in a rapid fashion? [And] what does that pandemic management look like?” — Vicki Good

“I think the thing that benefited the profession in just healthcare overall is really looking at telehealth medicine in a totally different light.” — Vicki Good

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 two special RIMS 2021 award winners: Elliott Long and Sue Mepham!

Elliott Long, the U.S. Risk Management Consultant for Aflac, is the recipient of this year’s RIMS Rising Star Award, which honors up-and-coming risk management professionals under the age of 35, or, who have seven or fewer years of professional experience. Together, Justin and Elliott discuss his career in risk and insurance, how his work has changed since COVID-19, his career highlights and accomplishments, and what is next for him in his professional career.

In the second half of the episode, Justin is joined by Sue Mepham, a retired risk professional and a leader with the RIMS Saskatchewan Chapter who was one of two recipients of the 2021 Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award. The Heart of RIMS Award pays tribute to the legacy of Ron Judd who served as the RIMS Executive Director for 22 years. Individuals are nominated by chapters for outstanding performance in advancing RIMS at the chapter level. She and Justin discuss her rich career in risk management, the Saskatchewan Chapter of RIMS, and her advice to rising risk professionals and RIMS members.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:36] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021.

[1:09] About Spencer’s Risk Manager on Campus program!

[1:40] About the RIMS Rising Star Award and this year’s recipient, Elliott Long.

[2:01] Justin welcomes Elliott Long to the podcast!

[2:16] Elliott introduces himself and shares where he works and what his title is.

[2:53] How long has Elliott been working in risk and insurance?

[3:13] What originally brought Elliott to risk and insurance?

[4:04] Elliott reflects on the wild ride that the last 18 months have been.

[4:58] Elliott shares his insights on what working in Enterprise Risk Management has felt like against the backdrop of COVID-19.

[5:58] How does it feel for Elliott to be recognized for accomplishments and achievements during this time?

[6:30] What did Elliott do to stand out amongst other risk professionals in his company as a rising star and someone to look out for?

[7:54] Big takeaways from Elliott’s career thus far and his advice for other rising risk professionals.

[9:22] Elliott shares about the volunteer work he has done.

[11:45] How does Elliott make himself indispensable in his role at Aflac?

[13:12] What would Elliott like to accomplish next in his professional career?

[14:40] Elliott gives his thanks to the global risk community and RIMS.

[15:24] Justin thanks Elliott for joining RIMScast!

[15:35] About some upcoming fantastic RIMS webinars.

[16:39] About the Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award and this year’s one-of-two recipients, Sue Mepham!

[17:01] Justin welcomes Sue Mepham to the podcast!

[17:23] Justin congratulates Sue on her achievement and asks her how she feels.

[18:30] When did Sue join the Saskatchewan Chapter of RIMS? What was it like when she first joined as compared to now?

[20:40] What is the current attendance rate of the Saskatchewan Chapter?

[20:58] Sue shares about some of the positions that she has held at SCRIMS (the Saskatchewan Chapter of RIMS).

[22:20] How did Sue’s involvement with RIMS and SCRIMS supplement her professional career?

[26:17] Sue shares some standout moments from her career.

[31:09] Sue shares what she loves about being the Secretary of the Saskatoon Host Conference Committee for the 2023 RIMS Canada Conference, as well as what her current thought process is with planning for the event.

[34:33] The SCRIMS President is Katherine Dawal, last year’s RIMS Rising Star. Sue speaks about what her relationship with Katherine has been like since she first joined SCRIMS.

[35:53] Sue gives her advice to risk professionals and RIMS members.

[36:32] Justin thanks Elliot and Sue for joining the podcast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue

Spencer Educational Foundation

How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie

RIMS Canada Conference

RIMS Webinars and Services:

Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021! — Last Call!

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

RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24–26th, 2021

May 5, 2021 | “Reputation Risks. Reputation Protection. Crisis Reduction.”

May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

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

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

“Transformative ERM Programs with 2018 Risk Manager of the Year, Rebecca Cady “

“RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal”

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

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue

RIMS Awards Press Release: “RIMS Harry & Dorothy Goodell Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to GB Speciality’s Pamela Popp”

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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Elliott Long’s LinkedIn

Sue Mepham’s LinkedIn

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

Today, Justin Smulison welcomes a very special guest — 2021 RIMS Risk Manager of the Year, Michael Harrington!

Michael has led an incredible professional career that dates back to his time in the U.S. Armed Services to Director of Risk Management at Textron to his current role as Vice President of Risk Management at Lockheed Martin Corporation — with many roles in between! Michael has spent decades in the profession largely in the aircraft and aerospace sectors and has a truly rich background as a Risk Manager.

In this episode, Justin and Michael celebrate Michael’s win and discuss his influential contributions at Lockheed Martin that have benefited both the company, the aerospace industry, and the risk profession. They also discuss how he has overcome hurdles in his career, his risk philosophy, and his advice with rising risk professionals and those considering joining the profession.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:28] About today’s episode!

[:36] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021.

[1:09] Last call to join this year’s Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run!

[1:40] About today’s conversation with Michael Harrington

[2:18] Justin welcomes Michael to the podcast!

[2:29] Michael introduces himself and shares about his rich career background.

[3:20] Why Michael decided to move transition into a law career after leaving the U.S. Army.

[3:59] How and why Michael became a Risk Manager.

[5:08] Michael speaks about moving into the role of Vice President of Risk Management at Lockheed Martin in April 2017.

[5:52] About the programs Michael initiated and the work he did at Lockheed Martin that he was recognized for, as the recipient of the 2021 RIMS Risk Manager of the Year award.

[8:56] Michael shares what it was like to take on a leadership role in driving forward incredible space missions.

[9:44] Michael reflects on what it is like to talk about these astounding space missions with his fellow collaborators and partners.

[10:43] Does Michael feel coolheaded or under pressure during crucial moments or massive decisions?

[11:10] Michael shares his risk philosophy and reflects on how and where it was first formed.

[12:50] Has Michael experienced his fair share of clients looking for last-minute approval or sign-offs?

[13:30] Michael comments on a fire that occurred at a Santa Cruz location.

[14:03] Has Michael ever been the lead risk professional for a company that had to handle a catastrophe issue? How did he handle it?

[14:49] Did Michael use the same on-the-job training and mindset in the previous example that he did in the Santa Cruz fire?

[15:37] About upcoming RIMS webinars!

[16:50] Michael speaks about the legal hurdles that he overcame with regards to the U.S. Public Law 85-804 and the fantastic insurance program that came out of it.

[18:45] How long it took to develop this insurance program from conception to formation to completion.

[19:13] Was it difficult to overcome the responsibilities that came along with developing this program while still managing his usual day-to-day operational responsibilities?

[19:47] Does Michael believe that his background and experience are what enabled him to be able to create and lead such a program?

[20:47] What was it like for Michael to find out he was named 2021 Risk Manager of the Year by RIMS?

[22:38] Michael shares his advice with rising risk professionals and those considering joining the profession.

[24:25] How Michael helped drive Lockheed Martin’s response to COVID-19 in a way that greatly benefited frontline workers.

[26:32] Justin and Michael discuss how many companies stepped up during COVID-19 and how Lockheed Martin stepping up during COVID-19 has been in alignment with their core values.

[27:25] Michael shares what he would like to see happen in the risk profession and among risk professionals.

[28:38] The importance of building a network as a risk professional and the current opportunities that are available to build your online profile and expand your network.

[29:38] Michael shares some parting words with the RIMScast audience and the global risk management community!

[31:04] Justin thanks Michael for joining the podcast, congratulates him on being recognized as RIMS 2021 Risk Manager of the Year, and highlights some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Advocacy News: “RIMS Sets Advocacy Guidelines for COVID-19 Liability Protection Legislation”

Michael Harrington on the cover of Risk Management Magazine’s 2021 Awards Issue

“RIMS Risk Manager of the Year Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation's Michael Harrington”

RIMS Webinars and Services:

RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24–26th, 2021

Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021!

Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run, April 20, 2021 — Register Today!

May 5, 2021 | “Reputation Risks. Reputation Protection. Crisis Reduction.”

May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

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

“Transformative ERM Programs with 2018 Risk Manager of the Year, Rebecca Cady “

“RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal”

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

“Disruption and the Digital Age with Ward Ching”

“Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond”

“RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Duncan Wardle Discusses Risk and Innovation”

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

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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Michael Harrington’s LinkedIn

Tweetables (For Social Media Use):

“Over the last three years [at Lockheed Martin], we’ve been on a journey to focus on our people, our programs … and platforms … our technologies, and our processes.” — Michael Harrington

“I truly believe that an exciting and interesting life or business involves taking risks and dealing with them.” — Michael Harrington

“You have to accomplish the mission. Mission first and people always — those are the two things that I live by.” — Michael Harrington

“The thing that I think is the most important about Lockheed Martin is really the core values of the company.” — Michael Harrington

“Anybody is welcome at Lockheed Martin. Anybody who can bring their talents … is welcome here provided you do three things: … Treat people with dignity and respect, you always have to try and do what’s right, and you always have to perform with excellence.” — Michael Harrington

“I believe [risk management] is a fantastic profession. Although I wound up in it … by accident, I’m incredibly grateful that I did!” — Michael Harrington

“I would tell young [risk] professionals to get involved. … Get involved in a spectrum of ways.” — Michael Harrington

“To anybody that gets asked to do something: … Where possible, say yes! Get involved. Broaden your skills. Become more valuable to your company and your team. … [And] become involved internally; don’t just sit in your office.” — Michael Harrington

“Risk professionals who get involved with their business ... help them get to ‘Yes,’ and get solutions accomplished in a risk-safe way are business enablers.” — Michael Harrington

“I encourage all of the risk managers in the field to get more deeply involved with their business. Make it a point. It might be difficult at first if you haven’t done it, but eventually the business will see the value.” — Michael Harrington

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

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every profession and how many do their jobs. This is why it is critical for employers to use this time to open a dialogue about mental health with their employees, who have undoubtedly experienced change. And with May being Mental Health Awareness Month there is no time like the present to begin these dialogues.

Today Justin is joined by Darcy Gruttadaro, the Director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health, to discuss mental health and the workplace. As the Director, Darcy is developing and implementing the Center's strategic direction in providing employers high-impact tools and resources to support the mental health of employees and their families.

Darcy discusses some tips for employers to foster discussions around mental health and offers some useful frameworks developed by the center. She speaks about how remote working has impacted the workforce, how to address return-to-work anxiety, and offers additional resources that you can leverage as an employer or employee.

This episode is filled with fantastic insight on a very critical topic — don’t miss out!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:36] About this year’s Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run!

[1:06] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021.

[1:35] About today’s conversation with Darcy Gruttadaro.

[2:16] Justin welcomes Darcy to the podcast!

[2:25] Darcy shares about her career background and how she became the Director of the Center for Workplace Mental Health.

[3:20] How has the prevalence of remote working impacted the workforce for better and for worse?

[5:40] Darcy shares how the American Psychiatric Association addresses issues around mental health.

[7:30] Darcy elaborates on the elements of the LEAD Framework that acts as a guide for how employers can better support employees’ mental health and psychological safety.

[10:10] About some fantastic upcoming RIMS webinars and workshops!

[11:38] Whether we’re still in the beginning stage of the pandemic or the middle, what does Darcy think we should come to expect for the future of work in America?

[13:47] How does the American Psychiatric Association advise or address the return-to-work anxiety as things continue to open up?

[15:56] Darcy plugs some upcoming virtual events that APA is hosting!

[17:39] New toolkits and resources from APA.

[18:39] Justin thanks Darcy Gruttadaro for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

APA Links:

APA Foundation Administration

Center for Workplace Mental Health

“COVID-19: Mental Health and Well-Being” | Center for Workplace Mental Health

“Words Matter: Reporting on Mental Health Conditions” | American Psychiatric Association

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

American Psychiatric Association: News & Events

Additional Events and Resources from the Center for Workplace Mental Health:

Guide with the LEAD Model

Guide on Working Remotely During COVID-19

Register for the April 13th Virtual Town Hall on Race, Mental Health, and Equity
Register for the April 29th Virtual Town Hall on Changing the Conversation in Workplace Mental Health

RIMS Webinars and Services:

RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24–26th, 2021

Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021!

Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run, April 20, 2021 — Register Today!

April 13, 2021 | “Thinking Differently About Risk: NextGen Risk Finance | Sponsored by Aon”

April 15, 2021 | “Understanding Your Fire Protections” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants

May 5, 2021 | “Reputation Risks. Reputation Protection. Crisis Reduction.”

May 13, 2021 | “The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Services” | Sponsored by Beazley

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“How Risk Professionals Can Avoid Digital and Remote Burnout with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky”

“Disruption and the Digital Age with Ward Ching”

“Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond”

“RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Duncan Wardle Discusses Risk and Innovation”

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

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!

From Risk Management Magazine:

“Locked Down and Stressed Out: The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health”

“Understanding and Mitigating Social Risk”

“Suicide Discussions in the Workplace”

“Preparing for the Next Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic at RIMS Content Roundtable”

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:

Darcy Gruttadaro LinkedIn

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

April is Earth Month and everyone at RIMScast has sustainability on their minds! Sustainability is becoming a prominent topic when it comes to construction and commercial real estate. Risk professionals are integral to the conversation and decisions when it comes to the long-term effects of any construction project.

Joining Justin today to shed some light on this topic is Kyle Van Hoeven! Kyle is the Director of Enterprise Risk Management at the Lane Construction Corporation and has 20 years of experience in construction and real estate risk management. She is also the vice-chair of the RIMS External Affairs committee.

Together, Justin and Kyle take a closer look at sustainability as a new frontier in real estate investment, the initiatives gaining greater traction across the investment market, and what you should be paying attention to as a risk professional when it comes to sustainability!

Justin and Kyle cover a lot of (sustainable) ground — so be sure not to miss out on this great conversation!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:34] About this year’s Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run!

[1:05] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021.

[1:35] About today’s conversation with Kyle Van Hoeven!

[2:11] Justin welcomes Kyle to the podcast!

[4:19] How long has Kyle been a risk professional?

[4:59] About Kyle’s role and responsibilities at Enterprise Risk Management.

[5:09] How long has Kyle been a risk professional in the construction sector?

[5:49] Kyle shares what she believes to be the state of risk management when it comes to construction, real estate, and sustainability.

[7:42] Does Kyle look at Flint, Michigan as a worst-case scenario when it comes to accessible water?

[9:29] Resilience and sustainability are no longer buzzwords; they’re actionable. Are these calls-to-action starting from risk professionals like Kyle or are they coming from others in leadership in the decision-making process?

[11:12] How did COVID-19 change the way that construction is approached?

[12:48] About some fantastic upcoming RIMS webinars!

[14:06] Statistics from Facility Executive magazine say that the buildings sector currently contributes to nearly 40% of carbon emissions globally and nearly 70% of emissions in urban areas. Does Kyle keep these KPIs in mind as she approaches a project?

[15:12] RIMS Live 2021 keynote speaker Duncan Wardle believes that purpose will be the defining factor for a successful business. Sustainability and environmental awareness often correlate with this as it can influence a person’s decision to become a tenant (or even an employee) of a certain location. Does Kyle see things through this same lens?

[16:27] Kyle shares how sustainability is addressed in their ERM framework at Lane Construction Corporation.

[18:20] Kyle shares her hopes for the profession in general when she considers infrastructure projects, commercial real estate, and sustainability.

[19:57] Kyle’s experience in joining Lane just a month or two before the pandemic hit.

[22:27] The heart of ERM.

[22:52] Justin thanks Kyle Van Hoeven for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

ERM Q&A with Kyle Van Hoeven: “New Avenues for a Veteran Insurance Company” (2018)

RIMS-CRMP-FED Virtual Prep Course — May 24-26th, 2021

RIMS Webinars and Services:

Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021!

April 6, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals”

April 13, 2021 | “Thinking Differently About Risk: NextGen Risk Finance | Sponsored by Aon”

April 15, 2021 | “Understanding Your Fire Protections” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run, April 20, 2021 — Register Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

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

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

“SRM And Modular Healthcare Installation of the Future with Project Héroe Creators”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Magazine

“Innovation vs. Negligence,” by Steven Minksy | RM 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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Kyle Van Hoeven’s LinkedIn

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

One challenge that many risk professionals and employees face is work-from-home burnout and Zoom fatigue. Joining Justin today to explain the neuroscience behind it all is RIMScast friend and return guest, Dr. Gleb Tsipurksy!

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is the CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, LLC. — a boutique consulting, coaching, and training firm empowering leaders and organizations to avoid business disasters. Dr. Tsipursky is also a best-selling author. One of his most recent books, Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, offers expert advice for developing practical, emotional, and spiritual skills that any leader can master in order to become more resilient in this time of crisis.

As a neuroscientist, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky offers his unique insights in this episode on the evolving risks that are work-from-home burnout and Zoom fatigue. He shares how we can all better approach pesky virtual meetings, the difference between necessary vs. unnecessary remote meetings, advice on how to limit the amount of unnecessary remote meetings, and how to overcome Zoom fatigue!

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is also running an upcoming RIMS webinar on April 6th titled, “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals.” Be sure to register in order to catch that invaluable conversation on April 6th, 2021!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:36] About this year’s Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run!

[1:06] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021.

[1:36] More about today’s show with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, his upcoming RIMS webinar, and his white paper, “How To Defeat Work From Home Burnout.”

[2:11] Justin welcomes Dr. Gleb Tsipursky back to the podcast.

[3:07] How and why should risk professionals still be taking the same approach regarding neuroscience and realistic pessimism as they did last year?

[6:07] Dr. Tsipursky explains the difference between shifting from remote work as opposed to making a strategic difference.

[11:06] Dr. Tsipursky defines necessary vs. unnecessary remote meetings.

[13:00] About some fantastic upcoming RIMS webinars!

[14:15] Dr. Tsipursky shares his advice on how to limit the amount of unnecessary remote meetings.

[17:24] Would it be a good strategy to put a visual timer on meetings so that those attending are assured that the meeting won’t snowball into a longer one?

[19:06] Has Dr. Gleb Tsipursky experienced Zoom fatigue himself? How has he addressed it personally so that he doesn’t experience it?

[20:42] About Dr. Tsipursky’s upcoming webinar, “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals.”

[20:56] Justin thanks Dr. Gleb Tsipursky for joining RIMScast once again and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Professional Report: “How To Defeat Work From Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue,” by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

RIMS Webinars and Services:

Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021!

April 6, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals”

April 13, 2021 | Thinking Differently About Risk: NextGen Risk Finance | Sponsored by Aon

April 15, 2021 | “Understanding Your Fire Protections” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Spencer & Sedgwick 5K Fun Run, April 20, 2021 – Register Today!

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Leadership, Neuroscience & Realistic Pessimism During COVID-19 with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky”

“Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond”

“RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Duncan Wardle Discusses Risk and Innovation”

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Magazine

“Innovation vs. Negligence,” by Steven Minksy | RM 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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky’s LinkedIn

Disaster Avoidance Experts

“How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue,” by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

Resilience: Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

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

In February 2021, a massive and unseasonal storm hit Texas with frigid temperatures that spiked the demand for power and outpaced the supply. This severed power to 26 million Texans. Now, much of the United States is gearing up for severe weather as late-season winter storms intensify.

Harsh and unpredictable weather patterns present risks for business owners, but also create opportunities to improve their risk mitigation strategies to address future uncertainties. Joining Justin today discusses some of these strategies is Vincent Morgan, a partner at the law firm, Bracewell, in Houston. Vincent is also a past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and previously served as a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

Vincent speaks about severe weather storms, shares tips on what risk professionals can do to increase their awareness about infrastructure vulnerabilities and reduce potential losses, his insights on the unseasonal February snowstorm in Texas, and how he is working with his own clients to reduce their potential for significant losses.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode!

[:37] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021.

[1:07] More about today’s show with Vince Morgan of Bracewell!

[1:46] Justin welcomes Vince Morgan to the podcast.

[1:55] Vince introduces himself and shares about the many hats that he wears in his various roles!

[2:33] Vince speaks about his role as past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

[3:12] About Vince’s involvement with RIMS in the past and present.

[4:12] Though Texas is on its own grid, the unseasonal February snowstorm caught the public and officials by surprise. Was this a breakdown in communication or was it a misunderstanding about the system and the grid’s vulnerabilities?

[7:15] Many households and small businesses sustained significant damage for which there may be limited, or if any, insurance. What recourse does Vince believe they have to seek coverage or support for property, economic, and other types of losses?

[8:49] Which entities does Vince think will be held responsible for the failures that created this disaster?

[10:54] Vince shares some advice on what risk professionals and businesses can do to increase awareness about infrastructure vulnerabilities and reduce their potential for significant losses.

[13:39] About some fantastic upcoming RIMS webinars!

[14:19] Vince elaborates on how he is helping clients reduce their potential for significant losses.

[16:55] In Texas, the state mask mandate was lifted and it was a controversial action. Has Vince seen any major changes in behavior as a result?

[18:38] Justin thanks Vince Morgan 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!

March 23, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “Women’s Advancement in the Risk Profession”

April 6, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals”

April 15, 2021 | “Understanding Your Fire Protections” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond”

“RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Duncan Wardle Discusses Risk and Innovation”

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

“Advocacy Talk with Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier”

“Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Magazine

“Innovation vs. Negligence,” by Steven Minksy | RM 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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Vincent Morgan’s LinkedIn

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 once again by return guest Duncan Wardle to conclude their two-part conversation on taking risks, innovating, and RIMS Live 2021!

As Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, Duncan led the team that helped Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Parks to innovate, creating magical new storylines and experiences for consumers around the globe. As the founder of iD8 & innov8, he now brings his extensive Disney experience as an Innovation Speaker helping companies embed a culture of innovation into everyone’s DNA.

If you have not tuned in to Part 1, be sure to give that a listen first! In this episode, Duncan and Justin continue their discussion about taking risks, innovating, and going virtual this year for RIMS Live 2021. Justin is also joined by Stuart Ruff-Lyon, RIMS VP of Events and Exhibitions, to talk about how RIMS 2021 will stand out among previous RIMS Live events, the benefits of going virtual, and what RIMS members can look forward to!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership.

[:26] About today’s episode with return guest, Duncan Wardle!

[:37] About upcoming virtual RIMS offerings.

[1:22] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021!

[1:37] Justin welcomes RIMS VP of Events and Exhibitions, Stuart Ruff-Lyon, on to the show for a quick interview before today’s conversation with Duncan Wardle.

[1:55] Stuart shares how RIMS 2021 will stand out among previous RIMS Live events.

[2:42] The benefits of the RIMS Live 2021 going virtual this year.

[3:39] About some of the special new tracks that are unique to RIMS Live 2021.

[4:29] How many sessions will be offered at RIMS Live approximately?

[5:15] How attending the conference counts towards getting recertified for the RIMS-CRMP.

[6:06] Stuart shares what RIMS members and attendees can expect from keynote speakers, Duncan Wardle and Jade Simmons.

[7:15] Stuart shares some parting thoughts on RIMS Live 2021 and highlights some important dates and events to take note of between now and April 19th, 2021.

[8:48] Justin welcomes Duncan Wardle back to RIMScast for Part 2 of their conversation!

[9:28] On Feb. 9th, Duncan tweeted: “What would you do if there were no risks?” He shares what he posted as an answer to this tweet. Was this answer a rallying cry for what he is going to say during his keynote at RIMS Live 2021?

[10:16] How the fear of taking risks can be alleviated.

[11:11] What is the difference between a culture of risk and a culture of innovation?

[14:43] Is there a fine line between good risk management and planned obsolescence?

[16:03] As someone who is used to delivering speeches in front of large, in-person audiences, how has Duncan adapted and innovated his presentations for a virtual crowd?

[19:32] Justin thanks Duncan Wardle 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!

March 17, 2021 | “The PAID Act: What Medicare Claims Payers Should Know in 2021” | A Free, RIMS Members-Only Webinar

March 18, 2021 | “The Life Cycle of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)” | Sponsored by Gallagher

March 23, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “Women’s Advancement in the Risk Profession”

April 6, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals”

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Virtual Workshops

Related RIMScast Episodes:

Part 1 of this Interview: “Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond”

“Career Notes: RIMS Live 2021 Speaker Jade Simmons Talks Risk and Music” “Disruption and the Digital Age with Ward Ching”

“Risk in the Context of Music with Kai Kight”

“Women’s Advancement in the Risk Profession”

“Mindset Digital CEO Debra Jasper on Technology, Disruption, Social Media, and Communication”

“Monica Merrifield on Innovation and Strategic Risk Management”

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:

Risk Management Magazine

“Innovation vs. Negligence,” by Steven Minksy | RM 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: [email protected].

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Stuart Ruff-Lyon’s OPIS Profile

Duncan Wardle’s LinkedIn

Duncan Wardle’s Website (iD8 & innov8)