RIMScast

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

In this episode, Justin is excited to be joined by James Lam, who is credited as being the very first professional Chief Risk Officer! He is joining Justin to discuss Enterprise Risk Management ahead of his keynote at the RIMS ERM Conference 2020 on November 5th.

James is an early advocate of ERM and is the founder and President of his firm, James Lam & Associates. He is also the author of two bestselling books on the topic of ERM and has been published and quoted in over 200 articles.

In Justin and James’ conversation today, they discuss James’ career in ERM, his overall view of the industry, the changes in the risk profession space, and what he sees on the horizon for ERM. He also shares a small preview of what he has in store for his keynote at the RIMS ERM Conference!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:26] About today’s episode.

[:44] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events.

[1:44] More about today’s episode with special guest, James Lam.

[2:10] Justin welcomes James Lam to RIMScast.

[2:24] James provides a brief history of his career in ERM and shares about what he’s doing now with his firm, James Lam & Associates.

[3:55] Would James say he has a 360-degree view of the industry?

[4:28] James shares some success stories regarding risk professionals serving on boards that are sure to inspire the RIMScast audience!

[7:45] James speaks about his time as a member of the COSO ERM Advisory Group and the changes from 2004 to the 2017 version that had his contributions.

[10:15] In a professional setting when James has to write something critical, how does he keep it respectful?

[13:33] What changes does James feel moved the practice of risk management — and possibly the profession itself — further into the 21st century?

[15:54] Where does James see the future of ERM headed? Where does he believe it should go?

[16:49] James shares a small preview of what he has in store for his keynote at the RIMS ERM Conference.

[18:25] Does James feel that what he is saying is being reflected in the educational material that is currently going out to students in universities (i.e. the next generation of risk professionals)?

[19:46] Does James dislike heat maps now?

[22:42] Justin thanks James Lam for joining RIMScast and shares some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Register Today! — Save 10% off registration with the code: RIMSCASTLIVE2020

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“How ERM Can Catalyze (Y)our World with Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc”

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

“ERM in Shanghai, China with Robert Zhang, IKEA China Risk Management & Compliance Director”

“Monica Merrifield on Innovation and Strategic Risk Management”

“The Intersection of ERM and Corporate Culture with Gretchen Anderson”

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James Lam’s Website

James Lam’s LinkedIn

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

Justin Smulison is excited this episode to tackle a topic that he’s always wanted to explore — and that is the restaurant services and food retail industry! And in this episode, RIMScast is switching up the format and having two back-to-back conversations with two fantastic guests.

First up is Rick Roberts, the former RIMS President in 2015. In their short conversation, Justin and Rick discuss his experience taking and passing the RIMS-CRMP exam in 2016, the upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshop on October 13th–15th, and his advice to other risk professionals.

Joining Justin afterward for the main portion of the podcast is Mike Simmons. Mike is the Vice President of Risk Management at WKS Restaurant Group, a large franchisee with five brands and 300 locations in 17 states. They’ve had some ups and downs in 2020 due to the pandemic and Mike shares his insights on the lessons they’ve learned in the last year, how these lessons have reshaped his risk philosophy as he looks to the future, and how he has personally handled leading  (and even expand) during a pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:26] About today’s episode.

[:38] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events.

[1:40] More about today’s episode with special guests, Rick Roberts and Mike Simmons.

[2:17] Justin welcomes Rick Roberts to RIMScast.

[2:31] Rick Roberts shares about his history in the risk management field and RIMS.

[3:21] When Rick completed the RIMS-CRMP.

[3:54] Rick shares what the experience was like to study for the RIMS-CRMP and to take the exam.

[4:51] Beyond his affiliation with RIMS, why was it important for Rick to achieve the RIMS-CRMP?

[5:45] Rick shares his thoughts on why it is critically important to continue your education as a risk professional.

[6:36] About RIMScast’s next guest, Mike Simmons.

[7:13] Justin welcomes Mike to the podcast.

[7:19] Mike shares about his background in the risk management industry as well as his current role with WKS Restaurant Group.

[9:51] How WKS Restaurant Group is still continuing to expand even amidst the pandemic.

[10:13] With the rollercoaster of events (such as the opening and closing of restaurants) during the pandemic, Mike explains how it has affected their work as a restaurant company and how they’ve adapted.

[12:55] Have people been looking to Mike for guidance as a risk manager during the pandemic?

[14:00] As a west-coaster for most of his career, did Mike already have emergency preparedness plans already in mind for things like earthquakes, just based on his geography?

[15:10] Was Mike able to adapt or customize previous emergency preparedness plans for the current pandemic for his work?

[16:16] How the pandemic has provided opportunities in Mike’s work and for risk professionals in general.

[17:48] How big is Mike’s department at WKS? How is it structured?

[18:18] Mike shares about the new risks and challenges he has faced with regard to managing customer expectations and confidence during the pandemic.

[20:30] Did they go to any of their brands to check out, first-hand, how they are doing during the pandemic?

[21:38] What risks do Mike and WKS face when it comes to managing employees?
[23:54] Mike shares more about why employee morale is so important to them and how it has improved over the course of the pandemic.

[24:26] How did workers’ compensation claims and presumption play a role?

[26:46] What Mike has learned about risk management as it relates to the restaurant and food retail sector during COVID-19. He also shares how what he has learned has influenced or reshaped his risk philosophy.

[29:25] Mike shares his plans as a risk leader for WKS going forward.

[31:03] How will they be comprising WKS’s after-action committee?

[32:22] With a vaccine (hopefully) arriving in the next 12–18 months, how does that shape Mike’s planning?

[35:08] As the risk manager for five well-known brands, what is the one menu item Mike cannot live without?

[36:16] Justin thanks Mike Simmons for joining RIMScast and shares some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2021 Announcement: Session Submission Deadline is now Friday, October 9th

RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Register Today! — Save 10% off registration with the code: RIMSCASTLIVE2020

RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshop on October 13th–15th — Register Today!

Read Mike Simmons' CRMP Story. 

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

Free Webinar: RIMS-CRMP Recertification Process 2020

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Risk Management in the Supermarket and Retail Industries with Rooney Gleason”

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Rick Roberts’ LinkedIn

Mike Simmons’ 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 is discussing Distracting Driving Awareness Month with Lisa Robinson, the Senior Program Manager of Road Strategy for the National Safety Council.

In 2020, the Annual National Distracted Driving Awareness Month was rescheduled from April to October. This year marks its 10th anniversary of spreading awareness about distracted driving and helping to make our roadways and people safer.

In this episode, Lisa Robinson discusses why distracted driving continues to be on the risk radar for several employers and debunks some of the myths associated with distracted driving. She also provides a lot of great tips and announces a related contest that listeners can participate in!

In addition, the National Safety Council and TRUCE Software have released a survey in conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month that indicates 76% of respondents are “very willing” to wear a mask in public – but just 62% are “very willing” to obey a state law preventing cell phone use. Learn more about the survey and its surprising results here.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:35] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events.

[1:20] More about today’s episode with Lisa Robinson.

[1:41] Justin welcomes Lisa Robinson to the podcast.

[1:54] This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Annual National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, hosted by the National Safety Council. Lisa shares about the changes she has seen over this time.

[2:51] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 6283 pedestrians who were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. in 2018, which is down from 2017 but has overall trended upward since 2009. How do pedestrians and bicyclists factor into the equation of solving distracted driving?

[4:45] Is it true that people are more distracted or get into more accidents within a couple of miles within their own home?

[5:53] There is a lot of talk about the lack of data around distracted driving from various industries. Lisa shares her thoughts and perspective.

[7:36] Lisa debunks some myths around distracted driving and shares some of the risks of distracted driving beyond the phone.

[8:36] How do fleets factor into this equation?

[9:20] How fatigue factors into distracted driving.

[10:19] About a past RIMScast episode: “Fatigue Risk Management with NSC’s Emily Whitcomb”.

[11:25] Lisa shares some creative ways that employers could implement to emphasize how detrimental distracted driving can be toward an employee and the company as a whole.

[15:55] How can technology be a positive influence in improving driver behavior?

[17:31] Lisa elaborates on why it is that people text and drive.

[18:55] How does reputation at an individual, employee, and corporate level factor in when there is a distracted driving incident that occurs on the job?

[20:40] About the NSC’s Just Drive Pledge and what RIMScast listeners can do to further support the movement.

[23:10] Lisa shares her parting words on how everyone can make a difference.

[23:48] Justin thanks Lisa Robinson for joining RIMScast and shares some links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

NSC Injury Facts

NSC’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Just Drive Pledge

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Register Today!

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Related RIMScast Episodes:

“Safety Does Not Pause: Employee Hazards During COVID-19 with NSC President & CEO Lorraine Martin” — March 31st, 2020

“RIMS Advocacy Update and Driver Safety During COVID-19” — April 7th, 2020

“Fatigue Risk Management with NSC’s Emily Whitcomb” — March 19th, 2019

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!

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Follow up with Our Guest:

Lisa Robinson’s LinkedIn

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

In this episode, Justin Smulison is joined once more by Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc to conclude their discussion about Enterprise Risk Management.

Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc is the CEO and founder of GEC Risk Advisory; a firm she launched following her career as a general council and an ERM leader for several companies. As a global governance, risk, ESG, ethics, cyber, and crisis strategist, Dr. Blanc advises a broad cross-section of businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc will also be delivering the keynote at the upcoming virtual RIMS ERM Conference on Nov. 4th, 2020.

In Episode 100, Justin and Dr. Bonime-Blanc discussed ESGT. In today’s conversation, they will be discussing how ESGT is tied to diversity in the workplace, her overall risk philosophy, and what the ERM practitioners of today and tomorrow must do to succeed.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:33] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events.

[1:16] More about today’s episode with Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc.

[1:47] Justin welcomes Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc to the podcast.

[1:54] Dr. Bonime-Blanc shares her thoughts around how ERM and ESGT are tied to diversity in the workplace.

[6:05] Dr. Bonime-Blanc has a very accomplished career and has led some influential and innovative companies — including her own. She shares some of the challenges she has faced along the way and how she has overcome them.

[10:38] How have the challenges in the market changed since Dr. Bonime-Blanc launched her own advisory firm?

[14:35] Why does Dr. Bonime-Blanc feel that ERM is critical to the future of the risk management profession?

[16:23] Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc shares her thoughts and advice on what the ERM practitioner of today and tomorrow must do to succeed (and how they can demonstrate value for their organization).

[18:55] Justin thanks Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc for joining RIMScast once again and shares some links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Register Today!

More with Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc:

RIMSCAST Ep. 100: “How ERM Can Catalyze (Y)our World with Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc”

ERM Q&A Series Presents: Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc — “ESG+T Risks Require Enhanced Board Attention”

Risk Management Magazine: “Pale, Stale & Male: Does Board Diversity Matter?” by Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

GEC Risk Advisory

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Want to Learn More?

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

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

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc’s LinkedIn

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

Today, Justin Smulison is joined by Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc to discuss ERM and how it can catalyze your world.

Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc is the CEO and founder of GEC Risk Advisory; a firm she launched following her career as a general counsel and an ERM leader for several companies. As a global governance, risk, ESG, ethics, cyber, and crisis strategist, Dr. Blanc advises a broad cross-section of businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.

In this episode, Dr. Blanc shares about her background in enterprise risk management and shares select career highlights on the theme of ERM. She also gives a sneak preview of her upcoming keynote address at the virtual RIMS ERM Conference on Nov. 4th, 2020.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:32] Current RIMS features, offerings, and events.

[1:16] More about today’s episode with Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc.

[1:44] Justin welcomes Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc to the podcast.

[1:53] Dr. Blanc shares about her background in risk management.

[3:34] Andrea shares when and why she realized she was drawn to enterprise risk management.

[7:56] Andrea shares a career highlight from when she was a Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for the large company, Bertelsmann, where she optimized their ERM program.

[9:42] In Andrea’s Q&A feature in RIMS SERMC Presents series, she shared how she would change ESG. Andrea further elaborates on this.

[13:50] Andrea shares her excitement for getting the chance to be the keynote speaker for RIMS ERM Conference.

[15:22] About the follow-up Q&A Andrea will be conducting on Nov. 5th.

[16:04] Andrea shares some of the key points she will be addressing at her keynote and how attendees will benefit from it.

[18:16] Justin thanks Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc for joining RIMScast and shares some links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS ERM Conference 2020 — Register Today!

RIMS Ask A Peer Webinar: Risk Management Strategies and Legal Developments for General Liability — Sept. 23rd, 2020

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

ERM Q&A Series Presents: Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc — “ESG+T Risks Require Enhanced Board Attention”

Risk Management Magazine: “Pale, Stale & Male: Does Board Diversity Matter?” by Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Want to Learn More?

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

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

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Dr. Andrea Bonime-Blanc’s LinkedIn

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

Joining Justin in today’s conversation to discuss RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020 is Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier! David Altmaier was appointed as the Florida Insurance Commissioner in April 2016 by the Financial Services Commission. He leads the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) and has oversight of one of the largest insurance markets in the world. David is also the President-Elect of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

On the 16th, during the RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020 (which will be held September 14th–17th), Commissioner David Altmaier will be leading a fireside chat. In this episode, David gives a preview of the issues he will be discussing during this fireside chat and gives his views on other topics such as ORSA reports, new legislations, force majeure trends, and more!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:40] Current RIMS features and events.

[1:24] More about today’s episode with Commissioner David Altmaier.

[1:50] Justin welcomes Commissioner David Altmaier

[2:06] Commissioner David Altmaier speaks about his career background as well as his two current positions as Florida Insurance Commissioner and President-Elect of the NAIC.

[3:46] Regarding COVID-19, have the NAIC been consulting a playbook?

[5:04] Commissioner David Altmaier shares some of what he will be discussing during his fireside chat at RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020.

[6:32] Will Commissioner David Altmaier be taking questions from the audience?

[6:55] Why do risk professionals have an important role to play in these discussions on the federal and state level?

[8:09] Will Commissioner David Altmaier be discussing TRIA and the NFIP during his fireside chat?

[9:57] Commissioner David Altmaier explains what ORSA is, why it is important, and what changes may be on the horizon.

[12:38] Currently, there is legislation being drafted that affects insurance policies to cover things that were not originally intended to be covered by the pandemic. Where does the NAIC stand on force majeure? And how does it affect Commissioner David Altmaier’s working relationship with insurance companies?

[15:00] Is Commissioner David Altmaier originally from Florida?

[15:28] How did Commissioner David Altmaier’s move from Kentucky to Florida influence or shape his view of insurance?

[18:48] Does Commissioner David Altmaier miss the math classroom setting at all?

[19:47] Justin thanks Commissioner David Altmaier for joining RIMScast and shares some links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020, Sept. 14th–17th: Register

RIMS Advocacy

RIMScast Episode: “RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020 with Manny Padilla and Penni Nelson”

Become a RIMS Member to Attend Advocacy Week

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS ERM Conference 2020

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)

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Commissioner David Altmaier’s FLOIR Bio

Commissioner David Altmaier’s LinkedIn

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

This week on the podcast, Justin is joined by several guests to discuss the upcoming RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit which will be held September 14th-17th, 2020.

Joining Justin first to discuss the summit is Whitney Craig, RIMS Director of Government Affairs. She joins Justin briefly to tell listeners all about the upcoming virtual events, programs, and networking opportunities.

After their discussion, Justin is joined by two prominent Legislative Summit alumni. They are both fantastic members of RIMS Advocacy and do a great job advocating for RIMS as well as their organizations.

Manny Padilla is the Vice President of Risk Management & Insurance at MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated. He’s also a RISKPAC trustee and has attended several RIMS Legislative Summits. With Justin, he discusses the work that he does in risk management, what he’s looking forward to at this year’s summit, his experiences as a RISKPAC trustee, and what is currently on top of mind for him and his company when it comes to legislative issues and advocacy.

Penni Nelson is the Assistant Vice President of Risk Management at Hillwood Development Group in Texas. She is a very active member of RIMS and is currently the secretary (and past president) of the RIMS Dallas Fort Worth Chapter. In their conversation, Penni shares some of her favorite highlights from past RIMS Legislative Summits, what she is looking forward to at this year’s, what her RIMS membership and participation has been like thus far, and why she feels that participating in advocacy is important.

You’re going to get a lot of great insight and motivation from both of these guests so be sure to tune in!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:34] Current RIMS features and events.

[1:20] More about today’s episode.

[1:56] Justin welcomes on his first guest, Whitney Craig.

[2:00] What can attendees expect from RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020?

[3:17] Whitney shares about the exciting news that Florida Insurance Commissioner and the President-Elect of the NAIC, David Altmaier, will be a featured speaker at RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020.

[3:57] Will David Altmaier be taking questions from the audience?

[4:09] An important note: if you want to participate in Advocacy Week you need to be a RIMS member.

[4:36] Whitney shares some parting thoughts about RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020.

[5:10] How to get in touch with Whitney.

[5:21] Whitney and Justin introduce this episode’s guests, Manny Padilla and Penni Nelson.

[5:50] Justin thanks Whitney for joining RIMScast.

[6:00] Justin introduces Manny Padilla and welcomes him to RIMScast!

[6:36] Manny speaks about the work that he does in risk management.

[7:13] About Manny’s experience as a RISKPAC trustee and why it is important to him both personally and professionally.

[8:08] Manny shares some highlights from Capitol Hill as a RISKPAC trustee.

[9:02] Manny shares what is on top of mind for both himself and his company when it comes to legislative issues and advocacy.

[10:00] Manny’s highlights and standouts from past Legislative Summits.

[13:00] Networking is a big factor in the legislative summit (and in general). Manny speaks about some of the opportunities that going virtual offers in the way of networking.

[14:09] Manny speaks directly to those considering attending RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit.

[15:18] Justin introduces this episode’s final guest, Penni Nelson, and welcomes her on to RIMScast.

[15:45] Penni speaks about her role at Hillwood Development Company and shares about what they do.

[16:23] Penni discusses the advocacy issues and legislative issues that are particularly critical in her work.

[16:55] How many Legislative Summits has Penni been to?

[17:10] Penni shares about what she’s excited for in this year’s summit.

[18:27] Justin and Penni reflect on past years’ summits.

[19:32] Why does Penni feel that participating in RIMS advocacy is important? And does she participate in advocacy activities for her own company?

[21:06] Has Penni always been interested in the legislative process? Or was it risk management that brought this interest to the forefront?

[21:36] Penni speaks about what she is excited about with regard to David Altmaier’s session at the Legislative Summit.

[22:22] Penni shares about what her RIMS membership and participation has been like thus far.

[23:41] Justin thanks Whitney, Manny,  and Penni for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Virtual Advocacy Week & Legislative Summit 2020, Sept. 14th–17th: Register

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS ERM Conference 2020

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

New Audio Series: RIMS Risk Leaders

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

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

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Want to Learn More?

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

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

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Manny Padilla’s LinkedIn

Penni Nelson’s LinkedIn

Whitney Craig’s LinkedIn

Whitney Craig’s Email: [email protected]

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

Water scarcity is an ever-present risk that companies should be keeping on their risk registers. To discuss this increasingly important topic with Justin today is James Workman, the founder and VP of Business Development at AquaShares Inc., an online water savings market platform.

James is a writer, speaker, teacher, and creator of natural resource conservation markets. He has extensively studied water and advises companies of scarcity risks. He is also the author of the nonfiction book, Heart of Dryness: How the Last Bushmen Can Help Us Endure the Coming Age of Permanent Drought.

In this episode, Justin and James discuss how water is impacting supply chains, how James is seeing water risk escalate globally, his take on the recently unveiled SDG Global Acceleration Framework, how to incentivize people to save water, and how companies and risk professionals can take the lead on combating water scarcity.

Water impacts us all, so be sure to stay tuned in to hear more about this incredibly important topic!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS’ Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:32] Current RIMS features and events.

[1:27] More about today’s discussion with James Workman.

[1:56] Justin welcomes James Workman to RIMScast!

[2:12] James shares why water and water scarcity/risk management fascinates him.

[4:08] About James’ career background.

[5:37] How James ended up working with Nelson Mandela.

[7:14] With the water risk escalating globally, does James feel that it is a risk that continually gets put on the back burner to other issues?

[8:50] James shares how he sees water impacting supply chains (and how it will continue to do so).

[11:00] James defines ‘water governance.’

[12:11] The UN recently unveiled its SDG Global Acceleration Framework. It marks their effort to deliver on the promise of safe water and sanitation for everybody globally by the year 2030. What does James think of the framework? And what does he feel are the details or elements of the framework that offer traction to organizations and risk professionals?

[14:25] Does James feel that the UN can’t fully enforce whatever framework it tries to implement?

[15:19] Can water scarcity be tied to civil war?

[16:55] Can water scarcity be tied to a company’s reputation?

[17:46] How does this bottom-up approach come into play when it comes to companies and risk professionals? Is the framework rooted in the interconnection of reputation, operation, and bottom line?

[19:16] Two years ago, Cape Town, South Africa was on its way to Day Zero. How much of a sign of things to come was that event for other major cities?

[21:48] James elaborates further on how to incentivize people to save water.

[23:42] In what ways can companies and risk professionals take the lead on combating water scarcity?

[25:33] Justin thanks James Workman for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this week’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

SDG 6 Global Acceleration Framework

RIMScast: World Water Day 2020: “Water Risks with Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands”

Risk Management Monitor: “Cape Town’s Water Shortage Approaching ‘Day Zero’”

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS ERM Conference 2020: Call for ERM Award Submissions

RIMS Risk Leaders Series

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Transitional Membership — Available to RIMS professional or associate members upon their separation from their current place of employment. Transitional membership is renewable once, or a maximum of two years from the date of separation.

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Heart of Dryness: How the Last Bushmen Can Help Us Endure the Coming Age of Permanent Drought, by James G. Workman

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

This week, Justin is joined by Val Loh, the Senior Principal and Senior Practice Area Director at Syska Hennessy Group, to discuss how strategic risk management is built into today’s smart buildings.

Val Loh is an experienced technology consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the built environment. In his role at Syska Hennessy Group, he grows and leads the firm’s information and communication technology practice. Syska Hennessy Group is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that specializes in integrating the best minds and technology to help their clients create exceptional built environments.

In today’s episode of RIMScast, Val speaks about his work in creating smart buildings, the risk concerns when it comes to designing smart buildings, how COVID-19 has changed the way that he and his colleagues approach the design of smart buildings, and what risk professionals should consider as they re-enter their buildings or seek newer smart buildings. He also shares his thoughts on how the smart buildings of today can lead to the smart cities of tomorrow.

Tune in for this week’s fun and fascinating discussion!

Key Takeaways:

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:33] About some of RIMS’ current exciting features and events.

[1:19] More about today’s discussion with Val Loh.

[1:36] Justin welcomes Val Loh to RIMScast!

[1:49] Val tells listeners about his work and some of the innovations he has incorporated into his work with smart buildings.

[2:28] Val gives some examples of what low voltage technology is.

[3:27] Val describes what “smart” in smart buildings means.

[6:56] Val shares what, in his experience, are on the risk radars of occupants, owners, and operators when it comes to privacy, security, and convenience.

[8:48] When Val is in the design phase for smart buildings, does he design with a specific region in mind or does he design for all over the world?

[9:10] Where are requests for smart buildings mainly coming from?

[10:33] How does Val balance the three risks of privacy, security, and convenience, when designing a building? And when he is, is he mindful of what the local government guidelines might be or the CDC regulations?

[11:53] How has COVID-19 impacted Val’s profession?

[13:21] Val shares how COVID-19 has changed the way that he and his colleagues approach the design of smart buildings.

[15:43] In Val’s opinion, would he say that COVID-19 has made strategic risk management permanent in his profession?

[16:43] With people beginning to return to their offices, what does Val feel that risk professionals should consider as they re-enter their buildings or seek newer smart buildings?

[20:17] Looking to the future, Val shares his thoughts on how the smart buildings of today can lead to the smart cities of tomorrow.

[24:27] Val’s favorite feature that he loves to weave into the design of smart buildings.

[25:45] Justin thanks Val Loh for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this week’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS ERM Conference 2020: Call for ERM Award Submissions

RIMS Risk Leaders Series

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Transitional Membership — Available to RIMS professional or associate members upon their separation from their current place of employment. Transitional membership is renewable once, or a maximum of two years from the date of separation.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Want to Learn More?

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

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

Join the Conversation!

Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Val Loh’s LinkedIn

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

Joining Justin Smulison, once again in this episode, is Tony Anscombe, the Chief Security Evangelist at ESET! He is back in this second part to continue their discussion on cyberrisk news and trends.

In this episode, he addresses what risk professionals (and the general public) should know about the interconnection of cybersecurity and contact tracing, whether or not it is a good time for risk professionals to reassess their VPN providers, and upcoming news regarding the NCSA and the 2020 Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About RIMS Transitional Membership.

[:25] About today’s episode.

[:33] About some of RIMS’ current exciting features and events.

[1:35] More about today’s discussion with Tony Anscombe

[1:48] Justin welcomes Tony back to RIMScast.

[1:55] What should risk professionals and the general public know about the interconnection of cybersecurity and contact tracing?

[6:21] Once more offices and workplaces begin to reopen, what should risk professionals keep in mind? And what sort of protocols should be put in place?

[9:25] Right now, is this a good or a bad time for a risk professional to reassess their VPN provider?

[11:52] As a board member of the National Cyber Security Alliance, Tony shares some exciting news coming up with the NCSA and Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

[13:30]  Does Tony see this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month being more memorable than years’ past?

[15:30] Tony shares some final words of wisdom for the global risk management community.

[16:19] Justin thanks Tony Anscombe for joining RIMScast once again and shares some links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMScast: Ep. 94: “Cyberrisk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe, Part 1”

RIMS Workers’ Compensation Virtual Workshop — August 10th–12th, 2020

RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshop — Aug. 17th–19th, 2020

RIMScast — More Cybersecurity Interviews

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Risk Leaders Series

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

On-Demand Webinars

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Transitional Membership — Available to RIMS professional or associate members upon their separation from their current place of employment. Transitional membership is renewable once, or a maximum of two years from the date of separation.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

2020 Twitter Bitcoin Scam

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 join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guest:

Tony Anscombe’s LinkedIn