RIMScast

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

 

In honor of Women’s History Month, Justin Smulison is bringing you an episode featuring three amazing women — Christy Kaufman, the Risk Analytics and Insights Director for American Family Insurance; Deidre Wright, the Owner of Strategic Stories; and Lori Seidenberg, the Global Director of Real Assets Insurance for BlackRock Inc.

 

These three women will also be hosting a panel titled, “Empowering the Advancement of Women in the Insurance Industry,” at the upcoming RIMS 2020 Annual Conference on Tuesday, May 5th at 3 pm! This panel is part of the Career Development track and will be hosted by the RIMS New York Chapter.

 

In today’s episode, they will be providing a bit of a preview of the discussion they will be having at RIMS2020 through a roundtable-style discussion about the advancement of women in the risk management profession!

 

Key Takeaways:

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

[:51] About today’s special episode.

[1:05] Justin reminds listeners that registration is open for RIMS 2020.

[1:20] About today’s featured guests.

[2:00] Justin welcomes the guests on to RIMScast!

[2:08] What were Christy’s experiences as a young or new professional? What biases and challenges did she experience, and how did she overcome them?

[4:14] Lori shares her own experiences as a young professional as well as the biases and challenges she has faced.

[6:34] Deidre provides her own perspective on the challenges and biases she faced as a new/young professional.

[8:04] About Deidre’s mother, Soraya Wright, who also sets a fantastic example for women in the industry.

[8:32] Lori shares her perspective on the important aspects she keeps in mind when she takes on a leadership role within her company.

[10:04] Christy asks Lori whether the perspective that she shared was formed partially because of movements (such as #MeToo) that get a lot of publicity in the media?

[11:10] Christy also shares her perspective on what she keeps in mind when she takes on a leadership role in her company.

[12:01] Does Deidre feel that there’s always going to be an expectation that women have to go above and beyond when they’re taking on a leadership role?

[13:17] At what point, if ever, is Deidre’s perspective solely from that of a risk professional?

[14:07] Lori and Christy give their perspectives on the same question.

[15:20] Justin gives his thanks to all three guests and highlights some of the fantastic links that linked below in the show notes!

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2020 (May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO)

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.

RIMScast Ep: “Women’s Day Special: Women in Risk Management” (Featuring Soroya Wright)

For more related episodes about RIMS 2020, download:

RIMScast Ep 73: “RIMS 2020 Education and Networking Opportunities” with Barry Mitchell and Stuart Ruff Lyon

RIMScast Ep 72: “Risk in the Context of Music with Kai Kight” — Listen closely to this episode for a special discount code!

RIMScast Ep 70: “Mindset Digital CEO Debra Jasper on Technology, Disruption, Social Media, and Communication” — Listen closely to this episode for a special discount code!

 

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:

Christy Kaufman’s LinkedIn

Deidre Wright’s LinkedIn

Lori Seidenberg’s LinkedIn

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

 

Everyone at RIMS HQ is extremely excited (and busy!) right now as they prepare for the upcoming RIMS 2020 Annual Conference. In anticipation of the event, Justin has invited two fantastic guests to take a look at some of the RIMS 2020 networking opportunities and educational fun that will be available at the conference from May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO!

 

These two guests are Stuart Ruff-Lyon, RIMS’ Vice President for Events and Exhibitions, and Barry Mitchell, RIMS Annual Conference Programming Committee Chair, as well as the Director of Risk, Security & Loss Control at Teck Resources Ltd. Barry will also be co-leading the “Mining Industry Session” at RIMS 2020 on May 4th at 1:15 pm.

 

Key Takeaways:

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

[:50] Justin reminds listeners that registration is open for RIMS 2020.

[1:09] About today’s episode and featured guests.

[1:47] How will RIMS 2020 be even better than in past years? How will RIMS continue to top themselves?

[2:23] How many RIMS Annual Conferences has Barry attended?

[2:43] How does Barry feel this RIMS Annual Conference is going to measure up to past ones?

[3:40] Barry highlights what is new this year at RIMS 2020 with regards to the educational sessions.

[6:07] As someone who has attended many Annual Conferences, does Stuart feel that the shorter sessions have just as much impact as the longer ones?

[6:55] Barry speaks about how RIMS listens to what attendees want and incorporates those suggestions into the agenda.

[7:57] Barry speaks about his session on the mining industry and what attendees can expect from it.

[10:17] Stuart tells listeners about some of the offerings beyond educational sessions at the RIMS 2020 Annual Conference.

[11:52] Stuart speaks about the newest feature at RIMS 2020, “Ride to RIMS 2020.”

[12:41] Justin thanks Barry and Stuart for joining him and highlights some important links in the show notes.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2020 (May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO)

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.

RIMScast Ep: “Risk in the Context of Music with Kai Kight” — Listen closely to this episode for a special discount code!

RIMScast Ep: “Mindset Digital CEO Debra Jasper on Technology, Disruption, Social Media, and Communication” — Listen closely to this episode for a special discount code!

 

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:

Stuart Ruff-Lyon’s LinkedIn

Barry Mitchell’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 has a unique episode in store for you all! He will be exploring the topic of risk in the context of music with his special guest, Kai Kight! Kai is an innovative composer and classical violinist who uses his mesmerizing and original violin performance as a metaphor for the core of his message: to inspire people to compose unique ideas in a world that celebrates conformity. He will also be presenting his unique blend of storytelling, music, and motivation at the upcoming RIMS 2020 Conference!

 

In this episode, Justin and Kai discuss his career, his unique presentation style, and some of the parallels between risk management and music. He also shares some of what he has in store for those attending RIMS 2020!

 

Key Takeaways:

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

[:46] About today’s special episode!

[1:00] Justin reminds listeners that registration is open for RIMS 2020.

[1:35] All about today’s special guest, Kai Kight.

[2:08] Justin welcomes Kai Kight to RIMScast!

[2:14] When and why did Kai begin to pair playing violin with motivational speaking?

[3:54] Why did Kai gravitate towards the violin, to begin with?

[4:40] Does Kai consider what he does motivational speaking?

[5:56] Does Kai feel that having an entrepreneurial spirit was key in making the leap into making this his career path?

[7:09] Kai shares some standout pieces of feedback he’s received following an appearance.

[8:16] Does Kai prefer the term ‘perform’ or ‘present’ when it comes to describing what it is that he does?

[8:32] Are there certain types of audiences, industries, or professionals that are more receptive to his style of presenting than others?

[10:47] Does Kai ever feel like he has to increase his energy or dial it back depending on the audience’s initial reception?

[12:57] Kai highlights some of the parallels between risk management and music.

[14:31] What inspires Kai the most right now?

[15:40] What does Kai have in store for RIMS 2020?

[16:37] Justin thanks Kai Kight for joining him and highlights some important links in the show notes.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2020 (May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO) — Listen closely for a special discount code!

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.

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

Kai Kight

 

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:

Kai Kight’s Website

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

 

This episode’s topic is the coronavirus, which of February 11th, 2020, has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people and has infected more than 42,000 globally. In addition to the human factor, the outbreak is limiting operations for businesses and supply chains worldwide and there is a lot for risk professionals to know when advising their companies.

 

As it is such a critical issue, Justin has invited on two guests to speak on the epidemic — Richard P. Lewis, a partner from the law firm, ReedSmith and Dr. Adrian Hyzler, the Chief Medical Officer at Healix International.

 

In the first half of the episode, Richard will be discussing insurance coverage considerations and in the second half, Dr. Hyzler will join to discuss the health, business continuity, and travel risk management perspectives. Justin and his guests discuss what risk professionals should consider when it comes to the coronavirus, how they have been advising clients regarding it, important lessons they have learned from previous outbreaks, good travel risk management practices, and where to go to get the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus. They also debunk myths and conspiracy theories around the coronavirus and share the most effective methods for staying safe.

 

Key Takeaways:

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

[:48] About today’s topic!

[:51] Justin reminds listeners that registration is open for RIMS 2020.

[1:10] All about today’s episode and featured guests.

[2:09] Justin welcomes Richard Lewis to RIMScast.

[2:14] When it comes to insurance coverage regarding the coronavirus, what should risk professionals consider?

[3:15] Richard speaks about some of the issues their clients are currently reporting.

[3:36] Richard shares how he has been advising clients with Chinese operations, supply chains, remote workers, or anyone who is traveling to and from China.

[4:53] What insurance lessons from past outbreaks or pandemics should risk professionals be mindful of now if faced with claims arising from the coronavirus?

[7:08] The importance of paying attention to policy language when faced with any epidemic or outbreak.

[9:22] Does Richard agree with the idea that we’re still in the very early stages when it comes to insurance coverage?

[10:13] Justin introduces RIMScast’s next guest, Dr. Hyzler.

[10:39] Dr. Hyzler explains what the coronavirus is and how it is has progressed.

[13:07] What is the coronavirus’ incubation period?

[13:37] What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

[14:22] Dr. Hyzler shares what he has learned from previous outbreaks that are now applicable.

[18:30] Dr. Hyzler provides some good travel risk management practices (or precautions) that he would stress right now.

[27:00] Would Dr. Hyzler suggest that companies begin creating or customizing a preparedness plan and a business continuity plan now if they haven’t done so already?

[29:22] If a company was to host an event outside of China and they had attendees, sponsors, or exhibitors from China, how would that change the dynamic? And how has Dr. Hyzler seen companies react in situations like that?

[31:31] Can the coronavirus be transmitted by touching the same objects? How can we protect against this?

[33:10] Dr. Hyzler debunks some myths and conspiracy theories around the coronavirus.

[39:03] Where to go to get the correct, up-to-date info on the coronavirus.

[39:33] Dr. Hyzler gives his outlook on the next couple of weeks regarding the coronavirus.

[43:16] Justin thanks his guests for joining him and highlights some important links in the show notes.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2020 (May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO)

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 Webinar - Feb 27: The Insurance Impacts of Novel Coronavirus

Risk Management Monitor: “2 Key Risk Management Responses to the Coronavirus”

Risk Management Magazine: “Learning from Past Pandemics”

World Health Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

Want to Learn More?

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

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

 

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Follow up with Our Guests:

Richard P. Lewis

Dr. Adrian Hyzler

 

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

This week’s guest on RIMScast is Debra Jasper, founder and CEO of Mindset Digital, a firm that creates dopamine-generating, gamified compliance training (yes, that is a thing) for thousands of professionals in the highly-regulated insurance, banking and healthcare fields. She will be interacting with thousands of RIMS members in Denver when she delivers the opening keynote address at RIMS 2020 on May 4th! Debra founded Mindset Digital a decade ago to ensure organizations can compete in a fast-forward digital world—in a way that mitigates risk while driving innovation.

Today, Justin and Debra will be discussing technology, disruption, social media, and communication. She’s got a lot of great information on the top challenges that risk professionals and students will face in 2020, how to effectively convey your message to your audience, and the kind of language you should avoid when it comes to getting your message out there. Tune in to hear some of the key highlights from her teachings that apply to the risk management and insurance industries, the importance of communication, and more!

 

Key Takeaways:

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

[:53] About today’s guest and topic!

[1:00] Justin reminds listeners that registration is open for RIMS 2020.

[1:35] More about today’s RIMScast’s guest, Debra Jasper.

[2:14] Justin welcomes Debra to RIMScast.

[2:26] Debra shares what she thinks will be the top challenges that risk professionals and students will face in 2020 and beyond.

[3:08] What does it actually mean to disrupt and innovate for risk professionals?

[4:01] Debra speaks about what her experiences with risk professionals have been like.

[5:18] Debra created one of the first graduate courses in the U.S. on the impact of social media on campaigns and public policy. She shares some of the key highlights from her teachings that apply to the risk management and insurance industries.

[7:20] Debra shares the origin story of her company, Mindset Digital.

[7:50] Debra shares how to convey your message as well as some of the jargon, words, and phrases you should avoid.

[11:55] The three curses that stand between you and your audience.

[13:25] Debra provides some examples of the best organizational uses of storytelling on social media she has seen.

[16:45] Debra gives a quick preview of her upcoming keynote at RIMS 2020.

[18:03] At RIMS 2020, there will be several speakers addressing “risk culture” and the importance of communication. How will Debra’s keynote compare or contrast and, ultimately, stand out?

[20:31] Justin gives his thanks to Debra for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2020 (May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO)

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.

Mindset Digital

Mindset Digital — SOS Habit Program

“Simple Bank Proves Privacy Policy Updates Don’t Have to Be Boring”

 

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:

Debra Jasper’s Profile on Mindset Digital

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

 

Today on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is joined by his special co-host, Whitney Craig, the Director of Government Relations at RIMS. They are also joined by special guest, Rachel Cain, a Risk Manager at Sprint. Together, they will be discussing the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (or TRIA) and what it means for RIMS as well as the greater risk management community!

 

Key Takeaways:

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

[:52] About today’s co-host, guest, and topic!

[1:07] Justin reminds listeners that registration is open for RIMS 2020.

[1:28] More about today’s RIMScast’s co-host, Whitney Craig!

[1:43] Justin welcomes Whitney to RIMScast.

[1:53] Whitney brings listeners up to speed on TRIA and explains why it’s reauthorization is a big win for RIMS.

[2:31] Justin introduces the special guest for this episode, Rachel Cain.

[2:43] Whitney tells the story of how Rachel got involved in RIMS Advocacy regarding TRIA.

[3:22] Justin welcomes Rachel Cain onto RIMScast.

[3:37] How TRIA affects Rachel at her work at Sprint.

[5:11] Rachel speaks about how she came to be involved with RIMS Advocacy.

[6:25] Rachel shares some of the highlights of the Congressional roundtable discussion about TRIA.

[7:45] Rachel gives a rundown of what else occurred at the roundtable with regard to the other stakeholders.

[8:51] Did Rachel get the feeling that members of Congress were in favor of reauthorization or opposed to reauthorization?

[9:32] Rachel speaks about what she feels was achieved by TRIA being extended for seven years.

[10:17] What does Rachel think that the greater risk management community and RIMS members should be mindful of for the next seven years?

[12:10] Whitney thanks Rachel for being involved at the TRIA roundtable.

[12:54] Whitney speaks about what’s going on in the world of RIMS Advocacy!

[13:08] What RIMS has in the works when it comes to advocacy in the way of events.

[14:00] Whitney speaks about what she’ll be up to and where she’ll be in the upcoming months!

[14:31] How to get in contact with Whitney.

[15:01] Justin thanks Whitney and Rachel for joining the podcast.

[15:21] About today’s show notes.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

RIMS 2020 (May 3rd–6th in Denver, CO)

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 Advocacy

Sprint

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

RIMS on the Mall Event (March 2020 in California)

Whitney’s Email: [email protected]

 

Want to Learn More?

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

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

 

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Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.

 

Follow up with Our Co-Host and Guest:

Whitney Craig’s LinkedIn

Whitney Craig’s RIMS Community Profile

Email: [email protected]

Rachel Cain’s LinkedIn

This week on RIMScast, Justin is talking risktech with special guest, Jacqueline Legrand! Jacqueline is the founder and CEO of Maptycs — a risktech and insurtech company that provides an advanced risk analytics platform to help risk managers and insurance professionals get actionable insights from their data. Jacqueline has over 25 years of experience in business management and sales, primarily in the insurance and risk management industry.

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

Today’s guest is Dr. Richard Victor. Dr. Victor founded the Workers Compensation Research Institute and served as its president for 32 years through December 2015.

To help get RIMS members and RIMScast listeners up to date, Justin Smulison has invited on Teri Cotton Santos to talk all about the act. Teri is the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at HollyFrontier Corporation. Previous to this position, she served as the Independent Advisor at Hoffman-Barnes Risk Management Consulting.

Today’s episode will explore the risk tech space with Josh Riley, who recently won the Drink & Demos pitch session at Risktech 2019. Josh is the Head of Insurance at Paladin Cyber, an insurtech company that makes cyber risk easy for companies by providing insurance, protection tools, and cybersecurity awareness training.