RIMScast

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

Joining Justin on RIMScast today is Jasmine DeSilva, the Risk & Insurance Solutions Business Development Manager for the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA)!

Jasmine will be hosting all five sessions of the upcoming RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar series that is, of course, jointly presented by RIMS and the BDA. You can register for any — or all — of the five-hour-long sessions (one per week) every Wednesday at noon Eastern Standard Time starting on June 3rd through July 1st.

In today’s episode, Justin and Jasmine speak about her career, trends she has seen regarding the insurance and reinsurance markets (both generally and due to COVID-19), how Bermuda differentiates itself as a destination given the competition around the world in the areas of insurance and captive markets, as well as some of the potential upside potential for risktech and insurtech in Bermuda. They also discuss RIMS and Bermuda’s upcoming webinar series and how it will deliver unique value to both risk and insurance professionals.

Key Takeaways:

[:00] About the upcoming Spencer-Sedgwick Virtual 5K Fun Run on May 21st, 2020.

[:11] About the RIMS Membership.

[1:01] About today’s episode and guest, Jasmine DeSilva.

[1:18] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:30] About the newest RIMS webinar!

[2:07] About RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series.

[2:25] More about today’s guest, Jasmine DeSilva.

[2:52] Justin welcomes Jasmine to RIMScast!

[3:05] Jasmine speaks about her professional background and her introduction to the insurance sector.

[4:21] Jasmine describes how she is both personally and professionally impacted by COVID-19.

[5:48] Jasmine highlights some of the trends she has seen regarding the insurance and captive markets in Bermuda.

[6:47] Given that there is so much competition around the world in the areas of insurance and captive markets, what are some of the ways Bermuda can differentiate itself as a destination?

[8:55] Justin and Jasmine discuss RIMS and Bermuda’s joint event and Jasmine shares why this is currently a strategic time for risk professionals to turn their attention to Bermuda.

[11:04] Regardless of COVID-19, is there upside potential for risktech and insurtech in Bermuda?

[12:36] Justin and Jasmine outline more details about the RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series.

[13:27] Where to learn more about the BDA.

[13:43] Jasmine urges listeners to show up for the RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series!

[14:03] Justin thanks Jasmine for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in this episode’s show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series — Register Today

Bermuda Business Development Agency

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Webinar — May 26th: “RIMS International Council Presents: Risk Management in Response to COVID-19 from Three Institutional Perspectives”

RIMS Webinar — May 28th: “Hidden Dangers of The Insider Threat | Sponsored by 1st Watch Global”

Register for the Spencer-Sedgwick Virtual 5K Fun Run, May 21st, 2020

Upcoming RIMS Webinars

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Want to Learn More?

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

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Follow up with Our Guest:

Jasmine DeSilva’s LinkedIn

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

This week on RIMScast, the celebratory mood continues with more 2020 RIMS award winners! Joining Justin Smulison today is Goodell Award winner, Audrey Rampinelli, and Heart of RIMS recipient, Larry Glasser.

First to speak on the podcast is Audrey Rampinelli, the founder and CEO of OnRamp Risk and former RIMS NY Chapter President. She received RIMS’s most prestigious honor, the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award which was named in honor of RIMS’s first President. It pays tribute to an individual who has furthered the goals of the Society and the risk management discipline through outstanding service and achievement.

Larry Glasser joins the podcast after Audrey. Larry is an active member and leader of the RIMS Broward County Chapter in Florida and the Director, Risk Management at Amerijet Holdings, Inc. As the recipient of the Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award, he is honored for his outstanding performance in furthering risk management at the chapter level.

In this episode, both guests briefly discuss their work and careers and share how they are leading their companies and respective RIMS groups through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:51] About today’s episode and guests.

[1:00] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:13] About the newest RIMS webinar!

[1:49] More about today’s first guest, Audrey Rampinelli.

[2:12] Justin welcomes Audrey back to RIMScast!

[2:25] Audrey reflects on her 2020 win of the Goodell Award.

[3:13] Audrey speaks about her time as President of the New York RIMS Chapter and how the first Young Risk Practitioners group was born from that.

[5:35] Audrey explains how RIMS globally adopted YRP and it became the Rising Risk Professionals.

[6:08] Audrey shares her perspective on risk and why she tends to look at more of the upside potentials and opportunities of risk.

[7:35] Has Audrey always been this way? Or has being in risk management brought out these traits further?

[9:07] How did Audrey get involved in the risk tech sector?

[10:50] How fast is the technology changing in the risk tech sector? Are innovations from three years ago obsolete now?

[11:51] Back in March, Audrey was involved with InsurTechNY which held a digital conference this year. She speaks about her experience there both attending it and moderating a session.

[15:11] Does Audrey feel like this event sets a precedent going forward (considering COVID-19 may continue to be a risk, years to come)?

[17:04] Justin congratulates Audrey on her award and thanks her for joining RIMScast.

[18:00] Justin introduces RIMcast’s next guest, Larry Glasser, the most recent recipient of the Heart of RIMS Award.

[18:26] Justin welcomes Larry to the podcast!

[18:35] Justin congratulates Larry for his award and Larry reflects on the win and how he became such a prominent member of RIMS.

[20:16] Larry speaks about his career journey.

[20:49] As the Director of Risk Management at Amerijet International, how is COVID-19 impacting Larry’s work?

[22:15] Larry shares how the transition to remote working has been for him and the other members of his team.

[24:07] Is Larry regularly in touch with those who are still on-site at Amerijet International?

[26:10] As a RIMS Broward County Chapter President, how has Larry continued to engage with members amid the pandemic?

[32:54] Has Larry ever been in a situation similar to the current pandemic? How will they take what they’re learning now and implement it in future pandemic/natural disaster plans?

[36:03] Larry leaves listeners with some parting thoughts.

[38:24] Justin thanks Larry for joining the podcast!

[38:25] Justin gives his congratulations and thanks to both guests once again and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Risk Management Magazine: Risk Manager of the Year 2020 Digital Edition

RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Webinar — May 13th: “Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19”

RIMS Webinar — May 26th: “RIMS International Council Presents: Risk Management in Response to COVID-19 from Three Institutional Perspectives”

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

Download any episode of RIMScast.

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

Young Risk Practitioners (YRP) — RIMS New York Chapter

RIMS Rising Risk Professional (RRP)

InsurTechNY

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Audrey Rampinelli’s LinkedIn

Larry Glasser’s LinkedIn

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

This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is in a festive mood! Recently, RIMS announced its 2020 award winners for the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award and the Rising Star Award, and in this episode, Justin is interviewing both of them! 

First up to speak with Justin is Richard W. Bland Memorial Award recipient (and return guest), Mark Humphreys! Mark is the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies in California, as well as the Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee. Mark was presented with this award due to his commitment in the area of legislation and regulation.

The second guest of the episode and the recipient of the Rising Star Award is Katherine Dawal, Manager of Risk and Insurance at K+S Potash Canada and Vice President of the RIMS Saskatchewan North Chapter. She received the honor of Rising Star for demonstrating exceptional initiative, volunteerism, professional development, achievement, and leadership potential.

In this episode, both guests briefly discuss their work and careers and share how they are leading their companies and RIMS groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:50] About today’s episode and guests.

[1:00] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:14] About the newest RIMS webinar!

[1:42] More about today’s first guest, Mark Humphreys.

[2:13] Justin welcomes Mark to RIMScast!

[2:22] Justin congratulates Mark on winning the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award.

[2:38] Mark speaks about the award and shares why it is significant to him.

[4:27] Mark speaks about what has inspired his passion for advocacy.

[7:47] Last time Mark and Justin spoke, they discussed drafting legislation for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA). Mark gives an update on some of the developments that have happened regarding it since then.

[9:45] Do they often advocate on behalf of an idea as opposed to an actual piece of legislation?

[11:37] Does Mark feel like most actions that he’s taking within his company and with the external affairs committee will have some sort of tie to pandemic response for the next three to five years?

[12:57] Did Mark ever feel like a pandemic would happen?

[13:45] Mark shares some of the other ways the pandemic is impacting his work and day-to-day operations in commercial real estate.

[16:50] Mark leaves listeners with some parting thoughts regarding the award he won as well as advice for risk management professionals.

[18:21] Justin introduces the next guest, Katherine Dawal!

[18:51] Justin welcomes Katherine to the podcast.

[18:59] Katherine shares the location she is speaking from and gives an update on what the current COVID-19 statistics are where she’s from.

[19:55] Justin congratulates Katherine on winning the Rising Star award and Katherine speaks about how it feels to receive such an honor.

[21:10] Katherine fills listeners in on what her role is at K+S Potash Canada.

[22:50] Katherine explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her work at K+S.

[26:52] Katherine speaks about her role as a RIMS leader for the Saskatchewan Chapter and how the pandemic has impacted the work that she does there.

[29:35] Since Katherine was so well-prepared for the pandemic, does she think that her work at K+S will resume a little bit faster than the rest of the world?

[32:11] Justin gives his thanks to both guests for joining the episode, previews the next episode of RIMScast, and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Risk Management Magazine: Risk Manager of the Year 2020 Digital Edition

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Webinar — May 7th: “Emerging Risk Issues with Point of Service Manufacture and Use of 3D Printed Medical Devices”

RIMS Webinar — May 12th: “Executive Perspectives: Global Trends and Issues Impacting Risk Management”

RIMS Webinar — May 13th: “Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19”

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS 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 join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.

Follow up with Our Guests:

Mark Humphreys’ LinkedIn

Katherine Dawal’s LinkedIn

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

In today’s episode, Dr. Adrian Hyzler, the Chief Medical Officer at Healix International, returns to RIMScast to provide an update on COVID-19.

The last time Justin spoke with Dr. Hyzler was back in February. Since then, a lot has changed regarding the coronavirus and Dr. Hyzler is here to give an update on everything that you need to know as a risk management professional (and as a member of the general public)!

Justin and Dr. Hyzler also discuss how businesses have innovated and adapted since COVID-19, where we are right now in the COVID-19 timeline, tests and current research that looks promising, steps we can take to further protect ourselves at home, and how business leaders should be thinking about their long-term strategies when it comes to the coronavirus.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:51] About today’s episode and special return guest, Dr. Adrian Hyzler.

[1:00] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:13] About the newest RIMS webinar!

[1:47] More about today’s episode and guest.

[2:13] Justin welcomes Dr. Adrian Hyzler back to RIMScast!

[2:19] Dr. Hyzler speaks about his work and some of the current difficulties he’s seeing right now regarding the coronavirus.

[3:55] Where are we right now in the COVID-19 timeline?

[8:35] In his precious RIMScast episode, Dr. Hyzler mentioned the possibility of exhausting the PPE supply. What companies have innovated and pivoted over to PPE production? Have any of them been particularly effective? And are we seeing the impact of their efforts yet?

[11:30] Are there steps we can take within our own homes to further protect ourselves?

[15:26] Are there currently any tests or specific research that Dr. Hyzler is finding to be most effective or promising?

[17:37] Is there any definitive knowledge about whether or not you can ‘catch’ the virus more than once?

[19:50] Would it be okay for someone to make a blood donation after they recover from the coronavirus?

[20:31] How should business leaders be thinking about the coronavirus when thinking about their long-term strategy?

[25:00] Dr. Hyzler gives his parting thoughts for the greater risk management community (and general public)!

[28:25] Justin thanks Dr. Hyzler for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Webinar — May 7th: “Emerging Risk Issues with Point of Service Manufacture and Use of 3D Printed Medical Devices”

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Dr. Hyzler on RIMScast: “What Risk Professionals Should Know About the Coronavirus with Richard Lewis and Dr. Adrian Hyzler”

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:

Dr. Adrian Hyzler

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

Today’s guest is Daniel Eliot, Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Alliance (NSCA). In this episode, he is providing invaluable cybersecurity tips for small businesses!

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay vigilant with regard to cybersecurity. There’s always a chance of cyber risk for small businesses, in times like these, it is especially important to know what you can do as a small business owner to improve security.

Daniel provides tips for changes small businesses can implement to improve their security, highlights some of the common cyber mistakes that small businesses make (and how to avoid them), and shares how businesses should be adapting digitally, online, and in-person to avoid cyber risk.

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:28] About today’s episode and special guest, Daniel Eliot.

[:38] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[:51] About the newest RIMS webinar hosted by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky.

[1:37] More about today’s episode and guest.

[1:59] Justin welcomes Daniel to RIMScast.

[2:03] Daniel speaks about his background and his work on behalf of the NCSA.

[3:07] Daniel shares what interests him about small businesses and why he focuses so much of his attention on the small-medium business community.

[4:46] What are some common cyber mistakes that small businesses make?

[6:53] How do Daniel and the NCSA plan to address some of these common cyber mistakes during National Small Business Week (held May 3-9)?

[8:36] When discussing the COVID-19 pandemic, how do businesses need to adapt digitally, online, and in-person?

[12:45] Has Daniel ever experienced a similar situation to COVID-19 that was brought on by a natural disaster? Daniel also outlines some more strategies for businesses navigating during this current uncertain time.

[17:21] Daniel discusses cybercriminals and how they’ll take advantage of this time.

[18:20] Justin thanks Daniel for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Webinar — April 23rd: “Defeat Blindspots and Cognitive Biases During COVID-19 and Pandemics with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky”

NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information.

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by April 30th and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)

NCSA Upcoming Events

Small Business Administration

Small Business Administration — National Small Business Week

NSCA on RIMScast:

“The State of Cybersecurity and 5G Technology with Jason Ruger, Ruby Zefo, and Chris Novak”

“The World of Cybersecurity with Kelvin Coleman”

Want to Learn More?

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

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Join the Conversation!

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Follow up with Our Guest:

Daniel Eliot’s NCSA Profile

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

Today’s topic is innovation and strategic risk management — which also happens to be the title of the new RIMS Executive Report! The full title of the report is “Innovation + Strategic Risk Management: A Positive Pairing for a Better Future,” which was published on Risk Knowledge. The author of the report, Monica Merrifield, is also the guest of today’s show. Monica is the Principal Advisor of Strategic Risk and Innovation for the YMCA as well as other organizations that are nonprofit and in the public sector. Previously, she served as YMCA’s Vice President of Risk Intelligence for 10 years. She has also done a ton of great work with the RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management Council — which is where she and Justin originally met!

In this episode, Monica is going to discuss the paper she wrote, diving deep into the topic of innovation and SRM. She also highlights how some of the ideas can even be applied during the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in to hear all of Monica’s key learnings and insights!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:27] About today’s episode and special guest, Monica Merrifield.

[:33] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[:47] About the new RIMS webinar all about positioning your business amid the coronavirus pandemic.

[1:34] More about today’s episode and guest.

[2:10] Justin welcomes Monica to RIMScast.

[2:18] Monica describes her career background.

[2:56] Does Monica feel that the nonprofit sector is suffering a bit right now due to the pandemic?

[4:12] How can innovation and strategic risk management (SRM) be linked?

[5:24] Will SRM always be successful?

[7:47] Monica provides some examples of good questions a strategically-minded risk professional can ask throughout an innovation cycle.

[10:10] What do people and organizations get wrong about innovation? And what do they have to get right to get meaningful success with innovation?

[13:37] Why does Monica think that ‘innovation’ has become a sort of buzz word these days amongst organizations?

[17:33] What are some new skills or traits that risk practitioners will need to support innovation in their organizations?

[21:14] How does Monica feel that companies are innovating right now during the pandemic? And what does she feel that they could learn from this pivotal time in history?

[25:02] Where to find the RIMS Executive Report.

[25:15] Justin thanks Monica for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!

Mentioned in this Episode:

Download the new RIMS Executive Report: “Innovation + Strategic Risk Management: A Positive Pairing for a Better Future”

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy

RIMS Webinar — April 23rd: “Defeat Blindspots and Cognitive Biases During COVID-19 and Pandemics with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky”

NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information.

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by April 30th and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

“Bridging Strategy and Implementation with Strategic Risk Management” RIMS White Paper

Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life, by Hal Gregersen

Want to Learn More?

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

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Join the Conversation!

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Follow up with Our Guest:

Monica Merrifield’s LinkedIn

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

With so much happening in the world right now that is impacting the risk management profession, your host, Justin Smulison, wanted to make sure that the RIMScast audience and RIMS members continue to be equipped with the most updated information and insight! So, in line with that, he is bringing you two segments for today’s episode.

The first segment will be a RIMS Advocacy and Legislative update with Mark Humphreys, RIMS External Affairs Committee Chair and the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies. They will be discussing federal and state legislation passed (or in development) in reaction to COVID-19. Mark also offers some tips for risk professionals that will help them lead their organizations.

Changing lanes for the second segment, Justin invited on Justine Del Prete, Business Development Director at Safe Drive. They will be discussing some of the unforeseen risks for commercial drivers during the time of COVID-19. Justine also provides tips for employers to ensure motor vehicle operators are safe.

Be sure to tune in to get the key insights you need as a risk management professional during the COVID-19 pandemic!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:28] About today’s episode and special guests!

[:54] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:09] About the new RIMS webinar all about positioning your business amid the coronavirus pandemic.

[1:53] More about today’s first guest, Mark Humphreys.

[2:15] Justin welcomes Mark back to RIMScast!

[2:26] Mark speaks about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

[3:08] Mark highlights some of the key points of the CARES Act and explains why it is good for businesses and individuals.

[5:00] Mark shares what Risk Management Professionals need to know right now and what they should be doing in reaction to COVID-19.

[8:42] Mark shares some more information on what the greater risk management should know, as well as some tips on how to best react to COVID-19.

[9:57] What is the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA)?

[10:38] Justin thanks Mark for joining RIMScast!

[10:51] Justin introduces and welcomes on the next guest, Justine Del Prete.

[11:09] Despite there being less traffic with COVID-19, why does Justine feel that professionals are at continued or increased risk of auto accidents?

[14:37] What steps should employers take to ensure the safety of their employees that they send on the road? And which steps are particularly key for employees to be following?

[16:30] What are Justine’s projections regarding auto-collision recovery time amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

[20:45] How have businesses interruptions due to COVID-19 impacted the data and activity Justine has been seeing from clients?

[21:36] Based on Justine’s experience, what would she say are the top warnings to heed right now are?

[24L43] Justin thanks Justine and Mark once again for joining RIMScast!

[25:05] Justin makes some RIMS announcements and highlights some links in today’s show notes to check out!

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

RIMS Advocacy

NSC Injury Facts: “Distracted Driving”

RIMS Webinar — April 23rd: “Defeat Blindspots and Cognitive Biases During COVID-19 and Pandemics with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky”

NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information.

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by April 30th and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Recent RIMScast episodes:

“What Risk Professionals Should Know About the Coronavirus with Richard Lewis and Dr. Adrian Hyzler”

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

“Safety Does Not Pause: Employee Hazards During COVID-19 with NSC President & CEO Lorraine Martin”

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:

Mark Humphreys’ LinkedIn

Justine Del Prete’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 return guest, Lorraine Martin! Lorraine is the President and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC). She brings over 30 years of experience in both civic and corporate leadership to advance the Council’s mission of eliminating preventable deaths at home, on the road, and in the workplace.

In this episode, they will be discussing workers’ safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Lorraine has some incredible best practices and tips she wants to share regarding workers’ safety during this pandemic that you won’t want to miss. She shares how companies and employers can reduce risks for employees in and out of the workplace, the top safety risks workers and employers should be aware of during this time, and some of the ways that companies are currently demonstrating innovation. Lorraine dispels some of the myths around the COVID-19 pandemic as well as what she has learned during this time that she will continue integrating into NSC-recommended best practices!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Membership.

[:28] About today’s episode and special return guest, Lorraine Martin.

[:43] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:03] More about today’s guest and discussion.

[1:15] Justin welcomes Lorraine back to RIMScast!

[1:26] Lorraine reflects on her year as President and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC).

[1:44] How is COVID-19 uncharted territory for the NSC?

[2:54] What are the top safety risks that workers and employers should be aware of during this time?

[6:19] Are there more fatalities at home than at workplaces?

[6:49] With more deaths occurring at home, what can companies and employers do to reduce those risks?

[8:55] Lorraine dispels myths around the COVID-19 pandemic.

[11:10] Lorraine highlights some of the ways that companies are demonstrating innovation during such a difficult time.

[14:00] Lorraine shares what she has learned during this time that she will continue integrating into NSC-recommended best practices.

[16:08] Justin thanks Lorraine Martin for joining RIMScast and Lorraine shares where to learn more about the NSC.

[16:40] Justin thanks Lorraine once again and highlights some of the great links to check out in today’s show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

NSC.org

NSC Coronavirus Resources

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information.

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by March 31 and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

Previous RIMScast episodes:

“What Risk Professionals Should Know About the Coronavirus with Richard Lewis and Dr. Adrian Hyzler”

“Lorraine M. Martin on her Role as President and CEO of the National Safety Council”

“Fatigue Risk Management with NSC’s Emily Whitcomb”

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

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National Safety Council (NSC)

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

Today’s guest flew all the way in from New York to talk all things leadership, neuroscience, and COVID-19 pandemic risks with Justin Smulison!

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. His most recent book, Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters, helps leaders avoid terrible advice, cognitive biases, and poor decisions.

Justin and Dr. Tsipursky discuss realistic pessimism and how that can actually lead to opportunities — even amidst a pandemic. Risk management professionals, get ready to take notes!

Key Takeaways:

[:01] About the RIMS Benchmark Survey and the RIMS Membership.

[:53] About today’s episode and special guest, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky.

[1:17] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center.

[1:46] More about today’s discussion.

[2:00] Justin welcomes Dr. Tsipursky onto RIMScast!

[2:06] Dr. Tsipursky speaks about his work and background.

[3:12] Dr. Tsipursky explains how cognitive neuroscience and his work connects to risk management.

[5:18] How can cognitive biases impact risk management decision-making?

[8:57] How does a major pandemic risk like COVID-19 play into our cognitive biases?

[10:54] Dr. Tsipursky explains why ‘panic shopping’ is a short-term solution (rather than a long-term solution).

[12:30] Why a healthy level of cynicism (or, realistic pessimism) is good.

[14:15] Dr. Tsipursky explains another dangerous cognitive bias: the normalcy bias.

[15:50] How COVID-19 could lead to an opportunity for risk managers to help change or improve business models.

[19:38] How does Dr. Tsipursky distinguish realistic pessimism from the risk group being the ‘department of no?’

[21:24] When can (or should) risk professionals or business leaders feel a slight sense of optimism?

[23:16] Justin thanks Dr. Tsipursky for joining RIMScast and highlights some links to check out in today’s show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by March 31 and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

RIMS Coronavirus Information Center

NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information.

Disaster Avoidence Experts, LLC.

Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Avoid Terrible Advice, Cognitive Biases, and Poor Decisions),
by Gleb Tsipursky, Ph.D.

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“The Huge Mistake Everybody Makes in Pandemic Preparation for COVID-19 Coronavirus,” by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky on LinkedIn

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky’s LinkedIn

Disaster Avoidence Experts, LLC.

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

Henk Ovink is a Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Sherpa to the UN/WB High-Level Panel on Water. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on water and water risk — in fact, he is the world’s only water ambassador!

Water risk management is absolutely crucial to everyone’s success as it affects every sector in every business. So today, Justin and Henk are of course discussing water and water risk as it transcends all businesses and sectors! Henk speaks about why the Netherlands takes water so seriously, the current progress being made within companies when it comes to water conservation and incorporating water risk into their culture and strategic plans, some of the Dutch innovations inspired by water-related risk, and how he has opened up business leaders’ minds when it comes to water risk management. Henk also gives his advice regarding how risk managers should present ideas regarding water risk management to their boards and decision-makers and speaks about the upcoming worldwide event: World Water Day, held March 22nd, 2020.

Key Takeaways:

[:15] About today’s episode and special guest, Henk Ovink!

[:55] More about today’s guest, Henk Ovink.

[1:21] Justin welcomes Henk onto RIMScast!

[1:35] Henk speaks about his position as a Special Envoy for International Water Affairs and explains why the Netherlands takes water so seriously.

[3:51] Henk shares some of the Dutch innovations inspired by water-related risk.

[6:11] Does Hank believe that these innovations are adaptable and industry-agnostic?

[8:08] How does Hank believe that a risk professional should present these ideas to their boards and decision-makers? And is it better to present the short-term positive effects of water risk management or the long-term positive effects?

[10:47] Would Henk agree with the sentiment that water risk management is a harder sell on the business side than on the philosophical side?

[12:20] In Henk’s daily work he meets with many business leaders. How has he opened some of their minds or broadened their perspective with regard to water risk management?

[14:46] Henk highlights some companies and leaders that are making real progress when it comes to water conservation and incorporating water risk into their culture and strategic plans.

[17:18] Henk speaks about World Water Day 2020 and shares how he is involved in it. He also explains how being risk-conscious about water can help fight climate change.

[21:11] Henk gives some final words to the global risk management community.

[22:48] Justin thanks Henk for joining RIMScast and highlights some great links to check out in the show notes.

Mentioned in this Episode:

NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information. ]

Upcoming RIMS Events

RM Magazine

Risk Management Monitor

RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)

New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories

RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!

RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by March 31 and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark.

Download any episode of RIMScast.

World Water Day (March 22nd, 2020)

Risk Management Magazine Articles Covering Water Risks

Risk Management Monitor Articles Covering Water Risks

Climate Adaptation Summit 2020 (October 22nd, 2020 in the Netherlands)

Room for the River

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Henk Ovink’s LinkedIn