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Slide 1: DISCOVER THE POWER OF
Slide 2: The Power of RIMS Connections Leadership Knowledge Information Visibility Resources Savings The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management. RIMS provides the risk management community with career, news, educational and networking resources. It also lobbies on legislation affecting commercial insurance and corporate risk management. Founded in 1950, RIMS represents nearly 4,000 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and governmental entities. The Society serves more than 10,000 risk management professionals around the world. For more information, visit www.RIMS.org.
Slide 3: RlMS: Objectives The Risk and Insurance Management Society works to advance the practice of risk management by providing members with: The most up-to-date industry information via publications and newsletters. Continuous professional development workshops, courses, webinars and other educational offerings designed to fit the needs of risk professionals of all levels, industries and backgrounds. Multiple networking opportunities at conferences, chapter meetings, workshops and through E-Groups.
Slide 4: RlMS: A Brief History 1932 – RIMS begins as the Insurance Buyers of New York under the Auspices of the American Management Association • • 1935 – The Insurance Buyers splits from the American Management Association to become the Risk Research Institute. Fun Fact 1950 – The National Insurance Buyers Association (NIBA) is incorporated as a non-profit organization to better meet the needs of insurance buyers throughout the US and Canada. Formal Chapters are created to better serve members. 1955 – Renamed as American Society of Insurance Managers (ASIM) to better reflect member needs. Fun Fact 1962 – Doug Barlow outlines the “Cost of Risk” concept in the National Insurance Buyer. • •
Slide 5: RlMS: A Brief History 1963 – The first National Conference takes place at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans. 400 registrants attend. • 1969 – Risk Management Magazine is started! 1974 – Members vote on a new name to better reflect the responsibilities of their profession and the multinational membership of the society. The name Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) becomes effective on 1/01/1975. 1984 – RIMS signs up to IFRIMA. 2001 – www.RIMS.org is launched. 2007 – RIMS reaches 10,000 member mark! • • • •
Slide 6: Connections: RIMS Members Members are risk and insurance professionals mostly from the U.S. and Canada and some from around the world who enjoy professional, educational and networking benefits. With 10,000 members and growing, RIMS is the leading risk management association. Our membership includes a diverse group of professionals: Industries Retail Legal Finance Insurance Consulting Construction Pharmaceutical Education & Research Titles Partner Director Treasurer Risk Analyst Vice President President & CEO Regional Executive SVP & General Manager Manger of Enterprise Risk International Risk Manager Corporate Senior Risk Analyst www.RIMS.org
Slide 7: Connections: RIMS Chapters • Chapters are the point of contact between local RIMS members. • The 80 RIMS Chapters are led by dedicated volunteers who donate much time and effort to the chapter members they serve. Fun Fact • Meetings are held monthly, allowing for networking opportunities and bringing new ideas and information to members. • Serving as a chapter officer allows a member to extract the maximum benefit from the Society and make real contributions to the industry.
Slide 8: Connections: RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition is the foremost risk management conference in the industry. 5 days of special events, networking, exciting educational opportunities and more. 160+ sessions to learn about all aspects of risk management. 400+ exhibitors presenting the latest industry information and solutions. Thousands of new and returning participants every year. Unlimited networking opportunities create a great environment to meet with peers and service providers. This is the event where you will find all the industry’s leaders.
Slide 9: Connections: Regional Conferences Regional Conferences create opportunities to: Meet with local companies and service providers. Network with risk and insurance professionals from the region. Get the latest information and education on regional risk management issues and beyond. Annual Florida Educational Conference RIMS Canada Conference Southeast Regional Conference Western Regional Conference
Slide 10: Leadership: Committees By volunteering for Chapter or Society Committees, members will: Gain leadership experience Establish closer connections with peers Contribute to industry growth and development Just a few of the many possibilities for involvement include: Communications; Education; Membership; Finance; Programming www.RIMS.org/Committees
Slide 11: Knowledge: Professional Development RIMS Workshops and Courses offer significant value to risk professionals, regardless of experience levels. New course offerings such as Strategic Risk Control, Executive Risk: E&O and Professional Liability will help risk professionals to update your skill set and successfully develop and lead your organization’s risk management program. Fun Fact Participants in these interactive sessions expand their knowledge and take away critical information strengthening their organization’s risk management strategy. www.RIMS.org/Education
Slide 12: Knowledge: Webinars Fast, easy and informative, RIMS webinars Give an overview of key topics, methodologies and trends Provide relevant educational content in a convenient setting Some of the recent webinars include topics such as: Speak Finance Like a Native RIMS Risk Maturity Model for ERM RIMS Benchmark Survey™ Compensation Survey: Using Salary Surveys Makes Cents
Slide 13: Knowledge: RIMS Fellow® (RF) Designation The RIMS Fellow® (RF) Designation is an industry-recognized professional designation associated with quality, innovation and the highest standards in risk management! Obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to assume a leadership position in the risk management industry: Increase your expertise Gain a competitive edge Identify and manage key risk areas Take control of your organization’s risk management strategy Make a commitment to furthering your risk management expertise www.RIMS.org/RF
Slide 14: Knowledge: Pandemic Preparedness Resource Center Need to know the latest on Pandemic preparedness? RIMS Pandemic Preparedness Resource Center brings you the most up-to-date international information on solutions for Pandemic risk. Access everything you need to know to minimize the threat to your organization.
Slide 15: Knowledge: RM Core Competency Model The core competency model takes best practices and modifies them to reflect the many different skills required for effective risk management. The model consists of three skill sets—core, technical and conceptual competency. This model is designed to be used for position definition and professional and development communication.
Slide 16: Information: Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Magazine is the premiere source of insight, analysis and news for corporate risk managers. Fun Fact
Slide 17: Information: RiskWire Daily E-News Stay on top of the latest industry news with RiskWire, a daily e-mail specifically tailored for risk managers, containing the most relevant and interesting headlines collected from nearly 7,000 news sources. www.RIMS.org/RiskWire
Slide 18: Information: . Keep up-to-date on RIMS with RIMSCOPE, a monthly newsletter created to provide members with information on RIMS services and news about the Society and Chapters. The latest news on Society and chapter activities. Details on upcoming events and conference recaps. Feature articles and member benefit updates. www.RIMSCOPE.org
Slide 19: Information: E-Groups Use E-Groups to: Communicate with other risk management professionals • Get answers and solutions to all your questions directly from your peers Discuss current industry issues Fun Fact • www.RIMS.org/EGroups
Slide 20: Visibility: Government Affairs RIMS Government Affairs department serves as the main conduit between the federal government and our members. Working with both the legislative and executive branches, the goal is to advance the interests of the risk management community and improve the environment in which RIMS members work. Fun Fact
Slide 21: Visibility: Legislative Action Center RIMS Legislative Action Center provides members with the tools necessary to: Monitor Federal legislation Coordinate grass-roots initiatives Contact members of Congress directly Lobby Congress on key legislative issues www.RIMS.org/LegislativeAction
Slide 22: Visibility: RIMS on the Hill Dare to Make a Difference This is an intensive two-day experience where participants learn the keys to effective lobbying, familiarize themselves with legislative issues that are critical to the risk management community, share insights with fellow risk managers and meet with Congressional representatives to voice their positions on issues such as the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), the Non-admitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2007 and Insurance Industry Modernization. www.RIMS.org/Hill
Slide 23: Resources: ERM Center of Excellence Enterprise Risk Management Center of Excellence The best source for news, tools and peer-to-peer networking on all topics connected to Enterprise Risk Management. Whether you are initiating a new ERM program within your organization, in the implementation phase or streamlining existing processes, here you can gain access to relevant information and touch base with risk management colleagues. www.RIMS.org/ERM
Slide 24: Resources: RIMS RMM for ERM The RIMS Risk Maturity Model is designed to help you evaluate and strengthen your ERM program: Take the benchmarking exercise and score yourself on key characteristics. Then receive a real-time personal assessment of your risk program maturity level. Measure risk strategy strengths and weaknesses. Create guidelines for developing and maintaining effective risk management programs. www.RIMS.org/RMM
Slide 25: Resources: RIMS Benchmark SurveyTM The RIMS Benchmark SurveyTM is the leading source of market intelligence for risk management decisions, with industry data from nearly one third of the Fortune 500 companies and 70 industry categories. Contribute your data and • • • Benchmark your premiums and policy information against your peers. Access an online repository of all insurance policies, past and present. Receive a free book with the benchmarking data and analysis results. – Online RIMS Benchmark SurveyTM Real-time benchmarking of your premiums and policy information against your peers. Chart and display complex programs in easy-to-use visuals. Create customized graphics for your presentations. An online repository of all insurance policies, past and present. Fun Fact www.RIMS.org/Benchmark
Slide 26: Resources: Quality Guidelines Take your business relationships to the next level with RIMS Quality Standards and Guidelines for Performance Expectations Facilitate communication, clarification and measurement of performance expectations Provide a framework for the user to begin choosing guidelines and developing associated metrics for his/her organization Guidelines are easily accessible and may be downloaded online.
Slide 27: Resources: Career Center Everything you need to Grow your organization – Post available Risk Management positions and attract the best talent. Build a resume – Create multiple resumes to use when applying for positions through the site. Advance your career – Search the Job Bank to locate and apply for the most exciting risk management jobs. www.RIMS.org/Jobs
Slide 28: Resources: Risk Professionals Directory Buyer’s Guide What happens when you attend a RIMS networking event, Meet a helpful peer or the right service provider for your organization but can't find their business card? Find business partners and colleagues in the easily accessible RIMS Professionals Directory and Buyer’s Guide. Search by name, company or location.
Slide 29: Resources: RIMSTORE Show RIMS pride with branded merchandise. Purchase study guides and manuals written to help your organization and your career. www.RIMS.org/RIMSTORE
Slide 30: Savings RIMS membership offers you exclusive savings on the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition, professional development workshops and, courses and many other activities and products! Enhance your experience— take advantage of all the benefits included in your RIMS membership!
Slide 31: Savings: RIMS Member Affiliate Programs Protect your self from identity theft with prevention services. Receive extra savings on all book, music and DVD purchases from Take advantage of R-Post, a registered e-mail service offered at a discount to RIMS members.
Slide 32: The Power of RIMS These are just a few of the many great benefits and perks that you get with RIMS membership. Take advantage of the Power of RIMS— explore your benefits further at www.RIMS.org. And remember, RIMS encourages you to contact us with questions, concerns or simply to share feedback on services and your needs.