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SUMMARY:What in the world - 2025?! Buckle up!  Insurance Market Preview 2025.
DESCRIPTION:Join RIMS Washington and Risk Managers\, Paul Kwiatkowski and a panel of Underwriting Leaders from FM and Liberty Mutual as we discuss the realities of today’s challenging landscape\, provide an update on current insurance market trends\, emerging risks and identify key considerations for the path forward. This panel discussion will discuss key considerations around evaluating risk and setting realistic expectations for the current market conditions and potential impact on budget. \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge\nNon-Members: $15.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nPaul Kwiatkowski has been VP Risk Management for Radiant Global Logistics in Renton. Paul currently oversees risk placements on a global basis which include company locations in USA\, Canada\, Mexico\, Philippines\, Japan\, and China. Paul also handles complicated claims and contract review. Prior to his role at Radiant\, Paul spent 19 years as a producer and owner at Roanoke Trade Services years and was based in Chicago\, St. Louis and Seattle. Roanoke specializes in Transportation and Trade related insurance and was acquired by Munich Re Syndicate in 2008. Paul currently is licensed in WA State for Property\, Casualty\, Life\, and Health and WA Surplus Lines. \nErin Halchak is the Head of Cyber Underwriting for the US at Liberty Mutual. She brings over 15 years of Cyber experience both as a broker and underwriter. She joined Liberty as part of the Ironshore acquisition in 2017.   Erin is based in Denver and loves skiing and spending time with her family in her free time. \nPranav Sharma is the Client Service Manager of FM’s Seattle Branch. He leads underwriting and client service teams in delivering property insurance programs that protect the value of his clients’ businesses across the Pacific Northwest\, Mountain West\, and Alaska markets. Prior to his current role\, Pranav held positions across several domains of progressive responsibility at FM\, including client service and underwriting management\, account management\, underwriting\, and field engineering. Pranav holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. He is licensed as a Property and Casualty Producer. \nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/what-in-the-world-2025-buckle-up-insurance-market-preview-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with RIMS WA Chapter’s Holiday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Season with RIMS WA Chapter’s Holiday Bash!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of cheer\, connection\, and celebration with appetizers and drinks at the iconic House of Smith Jet City Winery.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the season with friends and colleagues as we gather to honor industry connections\, the unique character of our venue\, and the vibrant spirit of the Georgetown neighborhood. Set in the historic Dr. Pepper bottling plant\, now transformed into the Jet City Winery\, the venue offers stunning views from Mt. Rainier to the runways of Boeing Field. \nTravel safely and in style – we encourage all attendees to use a rideshare service for the evening.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheers to our generous Bar Sponsor\, AXA XL! Enjoy a variety of House of Smith wines and local brews as you mingle with new and familiar faces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re proud to support Treehouse\, our charity of choice. Your donations – whether made online or in person – will help provide essential support to our local community. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a festive evening and raise a glass with the RIMS WA Chapter! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: $40.00\nNon-Members: $65.00\nChapter Sponsors: $40.00 (Please contact sponsorship@warims.org to receive your discount code.)\nRising Risk Professionals\, Students\, and Public Entities: $30.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please email membership@warims.org.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our 2024 Chapter Sponsors and to AXA XL for making this celebration possible!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/celebrate-the-season-with-rims-wa-chapters-holiday-bash/
LOCATION:House of Smith Wines Jet City\, 1136 S Albro Pl\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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SUMMARY:Aviation Risk: Navigating New Frontiers of Innovation and Exposure
DESCRIPTION:Aviation Risk:\nNavigating New Frontiers of Innovation and Exposure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful session where Megan Henshaw\, Senior Risk Manager at Saltchuk Resources\, and Elizabeth Bates\, Senior Manager of Contractual Risk Management & Insurance at Boeing\, will delve into the landscape of aviation risks. From insurance complexities to emerging exposures\, they will share expert evaluations and foresight into aviation risk management. Moderated by Beth Nagy\, Territory Distribution Leader at AIG\, the discussion will explore best practices for securing contractual terms\, identifying the risks of non-owned aircraft use\, employee use of aircraft for business\, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of evolving aviation risks. \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge\nNon-Members: $15.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Bates – Senior Manager\, Contractual Risk Management & Insurance\nThe Boeing Company\nElizabeth Bates is the Senior Manager of Contractual Risk Management & Insurance at The Boeing Company. With over 17 years of experience\, Elizabeth spent a decade as an Aviation Insurance Broker with McGriff\, Seibels & Williams\, before transitioning to her current role at Boeing. For the past seven years\, she has overseen risk management strategies for Boeing’s Commercial\, Defense\, and Services divisions\, providing enterprise-wide expertise in managing contractual risk and insurance across global operations. Read more about Elizabeth here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan Henshaw CRM\, CIC\, CAIP – Senior Risk Manager\nSaltchuk Resources\, Inc. \nMegan Henshaw is the Senior Risk Manager at Saltchuk Resources\, Inc.\, a privately owned family of diversified freight transportation\, marine service\, and energy distribution companies headquartered in Seattle. With consolidated annual revenue of approximately $5.5 billion and 8\,500 employees\, Saltchuk is ranked among Washington’s largest privately held businesses. Megan has over 30 years of experience in risk management and insurance brokerage\, specializing in the identification\, analysis\, and mitigation of risk exposures.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathy McNeil\, AINS\, AIS\, AU – VP Aviation Practice Leader\nIMA\, Inc. \nKathy has 30+ years of commercial insurance experience with the past 20 yrs exclusively in aviation insurance. Based in the Wichita office\, Kathy’s team is responsible for the department’s placing of aviation business for all IMA offices.   Her expertise goes beyond placement of coverage to include risk management strategies for owned and non-owned aircraft\, unmanned aerial systems\,  aircraft products liability\, airport liability and hangarkeepers\, workers compensation and other aircraft related exposures.  Experienced in placements for Freight Hauling companies\, FBOs\, Aircraft Dealers\, Aircraft Management Companies\, Flight Instruction facilities\, Flying Clubs\, Agriculture Aircraft\,  Rentals\, Manufacturers of Aircraft Products.  The great relationships she has built with the Aviation Insurance Underwriters and the vast aviation knowledge brings the most value when negotiating terms for clients   Works with Aviation Attorneys in setting up lease contracts.   While not a pilot herself\, her husband and son are both private pilots and have owned numerous aircraft.  In addition to the insurance experience\, Kathy and her husband owned a manufacturing business which gives a unique perspective to how she handles her client’s business. \nMember of: \nNBAA – National Business Aircraft Association \nAIA – Aviation Insurance Association \nWichita Aero Club \nWomen In Aviation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/aviation-risk-navigating-new-frontiers-of-innovation-and-exposure/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T170000
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SUMMARY:Rising Risk Professionals Fall Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join the WA RIMS Rising Risk Professionals group on October 28th\, 2024 for an educational seminar with Megan Henshaw\, Senior Risk Manager at Saltchuk. Megan will be sharing valuable insight into being a risk manager\, and the insurance industry at large as a career. Beverages & snacks will be provided. \nLocation: \nAon \n1420 Fifth Avenue\, Suite 3020 Seattle\, WA 98101 \nAre you unsure if you’re a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \nTimeline: \nMonday\, October 28th\, 2024 \n5:00 – 6:00 PM \nPlease RSVP by Monday October 21st\, 2024 \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: free\nNon-Members: free\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/rising-risk-professionals-fall-event/
LOCATION:AON\, 1420 Fifth Avenue\, Suite 3020\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T110000
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SUMMARY:Integrated Risk: Magic or Just Math?
DESCRIPTION:Integrated Risk: Magic or Just Math?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the same way that an insured can take more risk – generating savings – while controlling aggregate retention and volatility with a structured risk program\, an integrated risk program can extend the same concept across multiple lines of cover\, driving efficiency across the entire risk program. \nAn integrated risk program stretches a shared retention across multiple lines of cover\, bringing key benefits: \n\nIncreased retentions save premium\nMulti-year structure provides critical stability; fixed rate and capacity over a three-year term protect insured from the loss-sensitive nature of the traditional annual renewal cycle\nA loss financing mechanism may be incorporated in order to protect the insured from the potential volatility of a larger retention\nFronting allows for the use of a captive if desired\, although not required\nThe opportunity to share in its own underwriting profit\nAggregate protection to prevent insured from exceeding its desired risk tolerance across multiple events and losses\nCould incorporate a combination of Cyber\, Financial\, Professional\, Property\, and Casualty lines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\nRainier Square\, 3rd floor\n401 Union Street\, Suite 325\, Seattle\, WA 98101\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: $20.00\nNon-Members: $35.00\n\nAre you unsure if you’re a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \nThursday\, October 17\, 2024 \n\nRegistration begins at 11:00 AM PST\nProgram 11:30 AM PST\nAttendee Questions 12:30 PM PST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducational Session Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Lacovara – Aon\nPeter Lavocara joined Aon in 2023 as Managing Director of Alternative Risk Transfer & Innovation. Prior to joining Aon\, Peter was commercial head of a satellite-based technology company delivering data to the insurance industry. Before his time in insure-tech\, Peter was alternative risk transfer leader\, and head of parametric insurance for North America at Marsh. Peter started his re/insurance career at Swiss Re\, where he held various roles across structured reinsurance\, corporate development\, strategy\, and client management. \nPeter has extensive experience working with complex corporates\, especially in the development and placement of innovative insurance programs. Parametric wind\, earthquake\, convective storm\, weather\, epidemic covers. Global\, complex structured risk programs. Multi-line & multi-year programs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrendan Kelly – Aon\nBrendan is a Seattle-based account executive who specializes in risk management for technology\, logistics and transportation firms. He serves as a strategic risk and finance advisor to a broad spectrum of companies\, ranging from late state startups to publicly traded multinationals. As an account executive\, Brendan is responsible for bringing the full breadth of Aon’s talent\, resources and market leadership to bear for his clients. He partners with risk managers\, general counsel and finance leadership to develop cogent insurance strategies\, and coordinates with Aon team members to ensure consistent\, top-caliber execution of those goals. \nBrendan has 16 years of experience in commercial insurance brokerage and underwriting\, specifically in the fields of cyber and D&O liability coverage. He has managed underwriting and brokerage teams across the western US and has helped customers navigate through several cyclical changes in the global insurance market. He has served in these capacities at Marsh\, Wells Fargo\, The Hartford\, Chubb and others. \nIn addition to brokerage and underwriting\, Brendan is informed by four years of irreplicable experience as an inhouse risk manager. Prior to joining Aon in 2024\, Brendan served as Director of Risk at Convoy\, a Seattle-based freight technology startup.  As a result of his time at Convoy\, Brendan deeply understands the nuance of creating and implementing risk management methodology and cost control\, as well as the challenge of championing the risk function throughout an organization.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our RIMS WA Chapter Sponsors!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/integrated-risk-magic-or-just-math/
LOCATION:Rainier Square\, 401 Union Street\, Suite 325\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T163000
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SUMMARY:Who's on First? Inside the Ballpark with Seattle Mariners Risk & Liability Manager
DESCRIPTION:Join WSIA and RIMS WA on September 11\, 2024\, Seattle Mariners’ Therese Baxter\, Manager of Risk & Liability\, and Rob Scheidegger\, Vice President for High Performance and Medical\, who will provide an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at managing risk and liability for a professional sports organization. This session will delve into the complexities and challenges faced by the Mariners’ risk management team\, offering insights into the strategies and protocols that ensure the safety and security of fans\, players\, and staff. \nAttendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of: \n\nRisk assessment and mitigation strategies\nHealth and Safety of players\n\nFollowing the session\, enjoy networking during the Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres baseball game. Connect and engage in a relaxed and dynamic atmosphere while enjoying America’s favorite pastime. Attendees will receive 1 group ticket in section 135 and a $25 gift card for concessions. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn from Therese and Rob’s expertise while combining business with pleasure in a fun and engaging environment. Mark your calendar and secure your spot for an evening of networking\, baseball\, and camaraderie at the Seattle Mariners. \n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: $25.00\nWSIA Chapter Members: $25.00\nNon-Members: $35.00\n\nAre you unsure if you’re a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \nAre you unsure if you’re a WSIA member or want to become one? Please reach out to: info@wsiassn.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SOCIAL EVENT SPONSOR!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR EDUCATION SESSION SPONSOR!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 11\, 2024 \n\nRegistration begins at 4:30pm PST\nProgram 5:00pm PST\nSeattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres first pitch 6:40pm PST\n\nT-Mobile Park \n\n1250 1st Ave S Seattle\, WA 98134\nEducational session at the Ellis Pavilion\, 3rd base side-entrance door\nGame seats section 135\n\nKnow Before You Go \n\nGame ticket and $25.00 gift card for concessions will be handed out during program registration.\nFor complete details on bag policy\, directions\, parking\, link light rail\, cashless transactions\, etc. visit Mariners.com/Know.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/whos-on-first/
LOCATION:T-Mobile Stadium\, 1250 1st Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240725T163000
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SUMMARY:Rising Risk Professionals – Summer Event at Interbay Golf
DESCRIPTION:Please join the WA RIMS Rising Risk Professionals group on July 25th\, 2024 for a fun networking event at the Interbay Golf Center driving range. Come meet new local colleagues in your industry and practice your golf skills. Beverages & snacks will be provided. Some clubs will be available\, but please feel free to bring your own. Please RSVP by 07/11/2024. \nAttendance is limited to Rising Risk Professionals (RRP). An RRP is 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in insurance and risk management. \nLocation: \nInterbay Golf Center \n2501 15th Ave W\, Seattle\, WA 98119 \nTimeline: \nThursday\, July 25\, 2024 \n4:30 – 6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/rising-risk-professionals-summer-event/
LOCATION:Interbay Golf Center\, 2501 15th Ave W\, Seattle\, WA\, 98119
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T163000
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SUMMARY:RIMS Washington Social @ Blade & Timber Axe Throwing!
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nRIMS Washington invites you to sharpen your axe throwing skills at our upcoming June social! Located in Capitol Hill\, Blade and Timber boasts 18 axe-throwing lanes for amateurs and lumberjacks alike! Join us for food\, fun\, networking\, and drinks as we announce the 2024-25 Chapter Board and show appreciation for our outgoing Board members and prior RIMS Washington Presidents. The social is right around the corner\, so register soon!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: $20.00\nNon-Members: $35.00\nRIMS Washington Chapter Past Presidents: no charge\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nThursday\, June 13\, 2024\n4:30pm – 6:30pm PST (Please arrive 10 minutes early to complete waiver process.)\nBlade & Timber Axe Throwing | Seattle – Capitol Hill\n206 Broadway E\, Seattle\, WA 98102\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/rims-washington-social-blade-timber-axe-throwing/
LOCATION:Blade and Timber\, 206 Broadway E\, Seattle\, WA\, 98102
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SUMMARY:Risk Manager Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a morning Risk Manager Roundtable. This forum is your opportunity to discuss the topics that matter most to you with your peers in a closed session. \nEvent attendance is restricted to current risk managers or those with similar job descriptions\, the RIMS WA Board reserves the right to review attendees. \nThis is a group discussion event and participation from all attendees is strongly requested. These are open topic sessions\, and we welcome your contribution to the discussion topics. Additionally\, RIMS Washington Chapter has generated three areas for discussion. \n\nStrategic Decision Making – how can risk managers be more proactive than reactive? What is the impact you’ve seen on your organization? How do we effectively train staff on how to report incidents? Challenge – incidents that turn into claims and too much time has passed to get witness statements\, photos\, video.\nAnticipating Claims and Training Employees on Potential Claims/ Recording Incidents\nClaims and Property Damage playbook – what are issues and opportunities with property claims.\n\nEvent Moderators: \n\nAllison Frey\, senior risk manager – Starbucks Corporation\nKristine Costanza\, Senior Manager Risk & Compliance – NorthStar Energy\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Risk Manager Members: no charge\nRisk Manager Non-Members: no charge\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
URL:https://warims.org/event/risk-manager-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:Starbucks Corporate Headquarters\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20240320T223038Z
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SUMMARY:Surviving the Storm: Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Surviving the Storm:\nHave you identified your organization’s climate-related risks and opportunities over the short\, medium\, and long term?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate change has rapidly moved from a purely theoretical discussion to very real extreme weather events and chronic climate impacts affecting nearly every corner of our planet. The insurance industry has responded to this crisis as a matter of necessity in a number of ways\, including reduction of capacity in higher risk areas. As a result\, businesses have had to assume greater portions of their exposure\, and resiliency and adaptation to the effects of global warming have become more critical. At the same time\, governments in multiple jurisdictions have begun to mandate certain businesses’ reporting on climate risks and greenhouse gas emissions. Risk managers therefore may be called upon not only to manage the increased risks of climate change but to provide reportable data to their compliance and enterprise risk management teams regarding exposures and strategies to mitigate. \nThis course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: TBD) \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge\nNon-Members: $15.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/surviving-the-storm/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230927T230257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T210636Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Education Forum @ the WAC
DESCRIPTION:2024 Education Forum at the WAC\n\n\nPlease visit the 2024 Ed Forum website to register and learn more – https://www.waeducationforum.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
URL:https://warims.org/event/save-the-date-2024-education-forum-the-wac/
LOCATION:Washington Athletic Club\, 1325 6th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20240205T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T215654Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Risk Professionals Winter Event
DESCRIPTION:Rising Risk Professionals Winter Event\n\n\n\nAre you age 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in insurance and risk management?  If so\, please join our next Rising Risk Professionals meeting for a happy hour and mini golf at Flatstick Pub in South Lake Union. Please RSVP by 02/13/2024. \nThe Chapter is looking to build its Rising Risk Professionals (RRP) group in addition to finding volunteers to help plan some exciting RRP events. Sign-up to join our RRP Member list. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/rising-risk-professionals-winter-event/
LOCATION:Flatstick Pub SLU\, 609 Westlake Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20240129T184000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T184426Z
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SUMMARY:No Controls No Coverage - Shifting Cyber Landscape
DESCRIPTION:No Controls No Coverage – Shifting Cyber Landscape\n\n\nJoin RIMS Washington and Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology for Snohomish County\, WA and Cyber Underwriting Leader for the West and Midwest of Chubb as we discuss the realities of today’s shifting landscape\, provide an update on current cyber control trends\, emerging risks and identify key considerations for the path forward. Discussion will include rising cybersecurity threats\, impact of digital transformation and legislative and regulatory changes and the future outlook on controls. \nThis course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: 629745) \nThis is an in-person education program. Registration is limited to 25 attendees. If your plans change and you can no longer attend\, please email admin@warims.org. \nOur Presenters: \n\nViggo Forde\, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology – Snohomish County\, WA\n\nViggo Forde serves as the Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology for Snohomish County\, WA.  Prior to joining Snohomish County\, he had a long career at Microsoft; his last role was as a Senior Director in Customer Service and Support leading the design and implementation of policy\, systems and operating model design and implementation in large global transformation programs.  He also brings experience from Amazon.com where he defined and led global knowledge management and localization of knowledge and information for Amazon Sellers across all Amazon.com global marketplaces\, as well as Boeing early in his career.In addition to his professional career\, Viggo is the Consul of Norway to the States of Washington\, Oregon\, Montana\, and Idaho where he serves as a conduit for connecting Norwegian business and government into local entities\, as well as providing consular services in the Pacific Northwest.  He has provided assistance to multiple non-profit organizations and is a board member of the National Nordic Museum\, the University of Washington Scandinavian Studies Department\, the University of Washington Industrial and Systems Engineering Executive Advisory Board\, and the Seattle chapter of the Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in America.  He holds a masters and bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Washington.\n\n\nGara Lander\, Senior Vice President – Chubb\n\nGara is a Senior Vice President at Chubb and manages  a team of  underwriters for the Pacific  and Midwest Region. Specializing in Tech E & O/Cyber along with other traditional core E & O products to include Miscellaneous E & O\, Public Officials E & O\, Employed Lawyers\, and Media Liability. \nLunch:\n\nLunch will be provided by Harried & Hungry\, a local Seattle establishment. You are welcome to eat onsite or take your lunch to go at the end of the presentation. \n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members\, $20.00\nNon-Members\, $35.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/no-controls-no-coverage-shifting-cyber-landscape/
LOCATION:Rainier Tower\, 1301 5th Avenue\, Floor 12\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20231221T175552Z
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SUMMARY:Busting Insurance Marketplace Myths for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Busting Insurance Marketplace Myths for 2024\n\n\nBusting insurance marketplace myths for 2024. Can a company or organization obtain reliable risk and insurance budgeting guidance. Liability claims costs rise an average of 16% and economic inflation of 4%\, corporate verdicts are going thermonuclear and reputational risks are paramount. The storm season was light\, and the rating agencies are providing a stable outlook on the industry\, how does this translate to the Property market? Our sponsor lead session will navigate these areas and discuss how AI interplays within each area. \nJoin RIMS Washington and Risk Managers\, Sara Kern – Port of Tacoma and Laura Devine – Costco and a panel of Underwriting Leaders from Liberty Mutual as we discuss the realities of today’s challenging landscape\, provide an update on current insurance market trends\, emerging risks and identify key considerations for the path forward. \nIn addition\, this panel discussion will discuss key considerations around evaluating risk and setting realistic expectations for the current market conditions and potential impact on budget. \nThis course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: 629640) \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge\nNon-Members: $15.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \nSpeakers: \n\nSara Kern\, Risk Manager – Port of Tacoma\, The Northwest Seaport Alliance\nAs the Risk Manager for the Port of Tacoma and their Joint Venture\, The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA)\, Sara oversees all Risk Management functions including workers’ compensation\, risk transfer\, loss prevention\, claims\, risk financing\, and insurance. The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma jointly operating as the NWSA is fourth largest container gateway in North America\, directly supporting 20\,000 jobs and nearly $2 Billion in labor income.  Prior to her current role Sara held positions with the Cities of Tacoma and Seattle as well as the Port of Seattle. She holds a BA from University of Puget Sound and an Executive MBA from Seattle University along with her ARM and CPCU designations. Sara serves as a Board Member for the Washington State RIMS Chapter and is a Past President of the chapter.\nLaura Devine\, Insurance Manager – Costco\nLaura Devine is an experienced Risk Management professional with over 25 years in the industry. She joined Costco Wholesale Corporation as an Insurance Manager and is responsible for managing their global insurance portfolio. Her prior experience includes Nike and Airborne Express\, with duties that included global insurance placement\, financial accounting\, and captive management. She lives in Redmond with her husband and three kids. When she’s not at a soccer or baseball game\, she is probably running. She has completed over 120 marathons and ultra distance races.\nJoann Gomez\, Division Vice President\, Risk Management – Liberty Mutual\nJoann is responsible for the management and performance of Large Account Casualty operation in California\, Pacific Northwest and Mountain States for Liberty Mutual.  She leads a team of experienced underwriters to collaborate with Agents & Brokers and provide solutions to complex clients.  Her team is responsible for workers compensation\, general liability and automobile coverage and alternative risk structures helping large clients to embrace today and prepare for tomorrow.Prior to this\, Joann was the regional vice president leading Liberty’s Middle Market team in the Southern California and Mountain Region.  She was responsible for the underwriting and underwriting support operation and overall underwriting profit & growth on property and causality lines. Joann joined Liberty Mutual as part of the underwriting foundation program in 1998 after graduating from University of California\, Berkeley with dual Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Sciences of Industrial Society.  During the time with Liberty\, she completed her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) profession designation in 2003 and earned the Executive Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s College in 2007.Chris Eastman is the Chief Security Officer for a private investment firm and is responsible for developing and maintaining a sustainable risk governance framework that directly supports business operations. Areas of direct supervision include corporate physical security\, executive protection\, employee journey management\, protective intelligence/threat management\, direct investment risk evaluation\, office services\, facilities\, and office safety.\nTom Collins\, AVP Northwest Regional Manager – Liberty Mutual Environmental\nTom manages Liberty Mutual’s suite of pollution liability products for the Northwest US region including Northern California\, Northern Nevada\, Oregon\, Idaho\, Washington\, Alaska and Hawaii. Tom joined Ironshore/Liberty Mutual in 2016 and has been underwriting / managing environmental risk in various roles since 2011. Tom graduated from Colorado College with a BA in geology in 2005 and went on to work in municipal water treatment and environmental consulting before transitioning into Pollution Liability Insurance.\nJennifer Hennessy\, Underwriting Director\, Major Accounts Property – Liberty Mutual Environmental\nJennifer Hennessy is Director of Underwriting for Major Accounts\, Property and Marine at Liberty Mutual. Her expertise for large limits property and lead quota share is put to the test daily supporting Underwriting teams across the country. She stays in tune with the market by connecting with customers\, brokers and working feedback into product and service solutions. Additionally\, she is engaged with Technology and Pricing Model teams to improve functionality in our systems as they continue to evolve. Jennifer has worked in various roles of increasing responsibility across Commercial Insurance for the last 20 years and calls the West Coast her home.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/busting-insurance-marketplace-myths-for-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
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SUMMARY:Let’s Celebrate the Season: Join us for connection\, appetizers\, and cocktails at Derby in SODO
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Celebrate the Season: Join us for connection\, appetizers\, and cocktails at Derby in SODO\n\n\n\nYou’re invited to an evening of laughter and good cheer at RIMS WA Chapter’s Annual Holiday Celebration! \nLet’s celebrate the season by connecting with each other at Derby in SODO. To celebrate the year and each other\, RIMS WA invites you to join us for appetizers\, drinks\, activities\, and holiday cheer. Tours of The Shop space will be available for all attendees. The Shop space features a world-class collection of rare and vintage cars making it a truly unique Seattle venue. \nMaking spirits bright\, don’t miss the RIMS holiday Night! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice\, we’ll have one waiting for you on ice. Thank you Alliant Insurance Services for sponsoring our Holiday Bar! \nIn the spirit of good tidings & cheer\, we would be grateful for your support in giving back during the holidays by supporting YWCA Holiday Gift Giving Program (formerly known as Adopt-A-Family). \nRIMS WA Chapter is hopeful to support two or more families this year and we would appreciate your support by donating money towards the Gift Giving Program. YWCA is requesting that each family receive a $150 gift card for groceries and a $75 gift card for each child. The RIMS WA Chapter appreciates your support in this important community program\, even if you are unable to attend the November 30th event. \nCome celebrate the holidays with RIMS WA Chapter! We cannot wait to see you and connect in person! \nA special thank you to our 2023 Chapter Sponsors and to our Bar Sponsor for making this Holiday Celebration possible! \nLocation: Derby\, 2233 6th Ave S\, Seattle WA 98134 \nTimeline: Thursday\, November 30\, 2023 @ 5:00pm – 7:30pm \nPricing:\n \n\nRIMS Chapter Members: $45.00\nNon-Members: $55.00\nRising Risk Professionals\, Students\, & Public-Entities: $35.00\nDonation (optional): to YWCA Holiday Gift Giving Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/lets-celebrate-the-season-join-us-for-connection-appetizers-and-cocktails-at-derby-in-sodo/
LOCATION:Derby\, 2233 6th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20231026T193619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T193651Z
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SUMMARY:Local or Global\, the Challenge is the Same: Duty of Care for Security\, Safety\, and Political Risks
DESCRIPTION:Local or Global\, the Challenge is the Same: Duty of Care for Security\, Safety\, and Political Risks\n\n\nThe challenges associated with managing terrorism\, active assailant\, political violence\, travel\, and safety risks are significant given current events and impacts all organizations. This session includes a panel of experts discussing organizational challenges and duty of care when managing these material risks and responding to security breach events. \nThis course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: 629495) \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge\nNon-Members: $25.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \nSpeakers: \n\nDonte Stewart\, manager\, sr. travel intelligence & safety\, executive protection\, & event security – Starbucks\nDonte Stewart currently leads work that sits at the nexus of travel safety\, executive protection\, executive leadership safety and security\, and special events at Starbucks Coffee Company. This includes journey management advisory\, intelligence production\, training services\, and other mitigation strategies. His risk industry experience spans several functions\, including corporate security advisory\, intelligence analysis\, and national security. For example\, as Vox Media\, Inc’s first-ever\, full-time security leader\, Donte oversaw the company’s security and anti-harassment efforts. He also served as a member of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s global security team and\, and prior to that\, as an intelligence officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. Donte first cut his teeth in public service as a congressional aide in the US House of Representatives.\nJohn Thompson\, Senior Underwriting Distribution Manager – Validus Specialty\nJohn Thompson has over 25 years in the insurance industry and is currently in charge of marketing for AIG’s War and Terror division.  John previously worked in marketing for Chubb\, Axis\, and Starr.  From 1997-2008\, John managed the marketing and sales for AIG’s Defense Base Act coverage\, which was heavily involved in Afghanistan and Iraq’s rebuild.  John also oversaw marketing for AIG’s multinational offerings\, including product recall and kidnap & ransom.  Before beginning his career in insurance\, John was an agent at IMG\, representing tennis players.\nChris Eastman\, Chief Security Officer – Cascade Management\nChris Eastman is the Chief Security Officer for a private investment firm and is responsible for developing and maintaining a sustainable risk governance framework that directly supports business operations. Areas of direct supervision include corporate physical security\, executive protection\, employee journey management\, protective intelligence/threat management\, direct investment risk evaluation\, office services\, facilities\, and office safety.\nModerator: Matt Saxon\, Director of Risk Management\, Seattle Public Schools\nMatt is the Manager of Risk & Loss Prevention for Seattle Public Schools. Prior to SPS he was the Sr. Manager of Risk & Insurance at REI. He has an extensive background in safety and health and risk management in a variety of industries.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/local-or-global-the-challenge-is-the-same-duty-of-care-for-security-safety-and-political-risks/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20231009T175540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T175540Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Rising Risk Professional event with guest speaker Tessa Studebaker!
DESCRIPTION:Fall Rising Risk Professional event with guest speaker Tessa Studebaker!\n\n\nAre you age 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in insurance and risk management?  If so\, join your fellow RRP’s in a one-hour educational event with Zurich Vice President of Underwriting and Performance\, Tessa Studebaker.  Learn about the underwriting world and Tessa’s career journey. \nA networking hour with snacks and beverages will follow this closed group discussion. \nThe Chapter is looking to build its Rising Risk Professionals (RRP) group in addition to finding volunteers to help plan some exciting RRP events.  Sign-up to join our RRP Member list. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! \nTessa Studebaker\, Head of Large Casualty Underwriting Strategy and Performance Management – Zurich North America \nTessa is the Head of Large Casualty Underwriting Strategy and Performance Management at Zurich North America. In this capacity\, she is responsible for the development and execution of strategies with customers and brokers to deliver profitability commitments\, as well as working internally to align key support partners to deliver the full value proposition to the market.  In addition\, Tessa is heavily involved in driving the people strategy\, which includes recruiting\, onboarding\, training\, and career development. \nTessa has been with Zurich since 2019\, most recently as Regional Underwriting Officer for Middle Market in the West. She has served on the leadership team for the Women’s Innovation Network (WIN\,) is a Zurich Academy faculty member\, and is a recent graduate of the Propel leadership development program.  Prior to Zurich\, Tessa was a Unit Manager at Lockton in Los Angeles and prior to that at CNA\, where she started as an underwriting trainee and subsequently held various underwriting leadership roles. Her pre-insurance career was in the aerospace industry\, including two years working as an expatriate in rural France. \nOn the personal side\, Tessa graduated from the University of Puget Sound with degrees in Business Leadership and Music\, and is based in Seattle. She is also the proud bonus mom to two wonderful\, energetic boys. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/fall-rising-risk-professional-event-with-guest-speaker-tessa-studebaker/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230919T172236Z
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SUMMARY:Risk Assessment Techniques – Finding the Right Tool for an Emerging Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Risk Assessment Techniques –\nFinding the Right Tool for an Emerging Challenge\n\n\nAssessing risk is hard to do\, and there is often no single “right way” to do it. Tools and methods are myriad\, but it is difficult to select the right tool for the challenge an organization faces. Without a broad perspective\, we commonly re-use risk assessment techniques we have used in the past or defer to outside help\, which may impact an organization’s decision on insurance procurement\, coverage\, and claims management. \nThis session will leave you with a tool\, based on the ISO 31010 standard\, to help you expand your horizons and find the right risk assessment technique(s!) for the challenges your organization is facing. We will also explore several real-world examples of those methods in use. \nThis is an in-person education program. Registration is limited to 70 attendees. If your plans change and you can no longer attend\, please email admin@warims.org. \nOur Presenter: \n\nSean Catanese\, Enterprise Risk Management Program Manager\nKing County Office of Risk Management Services\, King County\, WA  \nSean Catanese has been the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program Manager for King County\, Washington\, since 2014. He has developed King County’s ERM program from a nascent concept into a highly sought resource in the toolbox of decision makers across the county’s diverse agencies and well beyond.Sean was recently recognized as the Public Risk Management Association’s 2023 Public Risk Manager of the Year. Within PRIMA\, he serves on the Enterprise Risk Management faculty\, as Chair of the Education Committee\, and on the board of the Washington Chapter. He represents state and local governments in the western US on the State & Local Government Committee for the Association for Federal ERM (AFERM). Sean is also a former member of the RIMS WA board. \nPrior to joining King County in 2014\, Sean spent several years as an analyst and senior ERM consultant\, serving a wide range of clients in divers sectors including public and private higher education\, public safety\, municipal government\, wastewater treatment\, automotive\, aerospace\, and others.\n\nLunch:\n\nLunch will be provided by Harried & Hungry\, a local Seattle establishment. You are welcome to eat onsite or take your lunch to go at the end of the presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/risk-assessment-techniques-finding-the-right-tool-for-an-emerging-challenge/
LOCATION:Rainier Square – 3rd Floor\, 1301 5th Ave\, Seattle\, WA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230824T212543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T212615Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails\, Risk\, and Economics
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails\, Risk\, and Economics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCocktails\, Risk\, and Economics – is there a correlation? Beer and spirits are considered affordable luxuries or even staples in the U.S. and other mature economies. Hear from OOLA Distillery on their outlook\, how inflation and rising materials and supplies cost are impacting their operations and how they remain agile. We will meet at their NEW Capital Hill location where we will learn how to make our own cocktails and a discussion around blending and mixing liqueurs and risks inherent in the profession. From the Founder and Head Distiller: “Distilling is like alchemy. Infusions can be artistic and create something new.” ~Kirby >>> sounds a bit like risk management!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, September 12\, 2023 \n·     Educational Program 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \n·     Social and Networking Program 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. \nLocation: OOLA Distillery 1412 E Union St. Seattle\, WA 98122 (between 14th and 15th on Capitol Hill) \nPricing: \n·     Educational Program and Networking Members\, $30.00 ( \n·     Educational Program and Networking Non-Members\, $50.00 \n·     Networking Social Only Members\, no cost \n·     Networking Social Only Non-Members\, $25 \nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister For Educational Program + Networking SocialRegister For Networking Social ONLY
URL:https://warims.org/event/cocktails-risk-and-economics/
LOCATION:Oola Distillery\, 1412 E Union St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230620T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230602T205538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T205538Z
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SUMMARY:Game\, Set\, Match.  RRP Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Game\, Set\, Match.  RRP Networking Event – Drinks\, Appetizers and a Friendly Table Tennis Match\n\n\nAre you under the age of 35 and/or have less than 7 years of risk management or insurance experience? If so\, register for this exclusive RRP networking event. Mingle with your peers\, meet some of your Chapter Board members\, enjoy some beverages and snacks along with a friendly table tennis match. \nThis event is open to qualifying RRP’s only. \n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/game-set-match-rrp-networking-event/
LOCATION:SPIN Seattle\, 1511 6th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230510T201338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T201821Z
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SUMMARY:RIMS WA Chapter Social @ Ghostfish Brewing
DESCRIPTION:RIMS WA Chapter Social @ Ghostfish Brewing: 3:30pm – 6:30pm\n\n\nRIMS Washington invites you to take a guided tour of the Vigor shipyard in Seattle. Located at the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s maritime industry\, Vigor’s 27-acre facility is utilized for a variety of construction and repair projects. Vigor routinely services: fishing vessels\, ferries\, barges\, military ships\, and offshore oil and gas vessels. The tour will be conducted in two 1.5 hour sessions with a 15-person max capacity per session. Following the tour\, RIMS Washington will be hosting a social open to ALL at Ghostfish Brewing Company – join us for drinks\, food and networking! The social will be a great opportunity to meet new RIMS Washington members. \nTuesday\, June 13\, 2023 \n\nVigor Tour – Session 1: 1:30pm – 3:00pm\nVigor Tour – Session 2: 3:00pm – 4:30pm\nSocial @ Ghostfish Brewing Company: 3:30 – 6:30pm\n\nLocation: \n\nVigor – 1801 16th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA 98134\nGhostfish Brewing Company – 2942 1st Ave. S.\, Seattle\, WA 98134\n\nParking: \n Please note that on-site parking is available\, however limited. We recommend that you carpool.  \nPricing: \n\nNo cost for tour registrants.\nNetworking social\, no cost for members; $25 for non-members.\n\nMore Information: \n\nPlease wear appropriate walking attire and shoes for the tour.\nFor those who don’t like beer\, wine will also be available at the social.\n\nFor more information about Ghostfish Brewing Company visit their website. \n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/rims-wa-chapter-social-ghostfish-brewing/
LOCATION:Ghostfish Brewing\, 2942 1st Ave. S.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
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SUMMARY:Vigor Shipyard Tour Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Vigor Shipyard Tour Session 2: 3:00pm – 4:30pm\n\n\nRIMS Washington invites you to take a guided tour of the Vigor shipyard in Seattle. Located at the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s maritime industry\, Vigor’s 27-acre facility is utilized for a variety of construction and repair projects. Vigor routinely services: fishing vessels\, ferries\, barges\, military ships\, and offshore oil and gas vessels. The tour will be conducted in two 1.5 hour sessions with a 15-person max capacity per session. Following the tour\, RIMS Washington will be hosting a social open to ALL at Ghostfish Brewing Company – join us for drinks\, food and networking! The social will be a great opportunity to meet new RIMS Washington members. \nTuesday\, June 13\, 2023 \n\nVigor Tour – Session 1: 1:30pm – 3:00pm\nVigor Tour – Session 2: 3:00pm – 4:30pm\nSocial @ Ghostfish Brewing Company: 3:30 – 6:30pm\n\nLocation: \n\nVigor – 1801 16th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA 98134\nGhostfish Brewing Company – 2942 1st Ave. S.\, Seattle\, WA 98134\n\nParking: \n Please note that on-site parking is available\, however limited. We recommend that you carpool.  \nPricing: \n\nNo cost for tour registrants.\nNetworking social\, no cost for members; $25 for non-members.\n\nMore Information: \n\nPlease wear appropriate walking attire and shoes for the tour.\nFor those who don’t like beer\, wine will also be available at the social.\n\nFor more information about Ghostfish Brewing Company visit their website. \n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/vigor-shipyard-tour-session-2/
LOCATION:Vigor Shipyard\, 1801 6th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230510T200720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T201142Z
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SUMMARY:Vigor Shipyard Tour Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Vigor Shipyard Tour Session 1: 1:30pm – 3:00pm\n\n\nRIMS Washington invites you to take a guided tour of the Vigor shipyard in Seattle. Located at the heart of the Pacific Northwest’s maritime industry\, Vigor’s 27-acre facility is utilized for a variety of construction and repair projects. Vigor routinely services: fishing vessels\, ferries\, barges\, military ships\, and offshore oil and gas vessels. The tour will be conducted in two 1.5 hour sessions with a 15-person max capacity per session. Following the tour\, RIMS Washington will be hosting a social open to ALL at Ghostfish Brewing Company – join us for drinks\, food and networking! The social will be a great opportunity to meet new RIMS Washington members. \nTuesday\, June 13\, 2023 \n\nVigor Tour – Session 1: 1:30pm – 3:00pm\nVigor Tour – Session 2: 3:00pm – 4:30pm\nSocial @ Ghostfish Brewing Company: 3:30 – 6:30pm\n\nLocation: \n\nVigor – 1801 16th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA 98134\nGhostfish Brewing Company – 2942 1st Ave. S.\, Seattle\, WA 98134\n\nParking: \n Please note that on-site parking is available\, however limited. We recommend that you carpool.  \nPricing: \n\nNo cost for tour registrants.\nNetworking social\, no cost for members; $25 for non-members.\n\nMore Information: \n\nPlease wear appropriate walking attire and shoes for the tour.\nFor those who don’t like beer\, wine will also be available at the social.\n\nFor more information about Ghostfish Brewing Company visit their website. \n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/vigor-shipyard-tour-session-1/
LOCATION:Vigor Shipyard\, 1801 6th Ave SW\, Seattle\, WA\, 98134
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230410T212612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T215423Z
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SUMMARY:Risk Manager Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Risk Manager Roundtable\n\n\nPlease join us for a morning Risk Manager Roundtable. This forum is your opportunity to discuss the topics that matter most to you with your peers in a closed session. \nEvent attendance is restricted to current risk managers or those with similar job descriptions. \nThis is a group discussion event and participation from all attendees is strongly requested. \nOur Moderators: \n\nAllison Frey\, Insurance & Contacts Manager – King County\nAnthony Spacciante\, sr. risk manager – Starbucks Corporation\n\n\n\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/risk-manager-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Starbucks Corporate Headquarters\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230322T181149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T181149Z
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Risk Management & Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Next Generation Risk Management & Insurance:\nAn Interactive Panel Discussion on DEI\, ESG and filling your talent pipeline.\n\n\nThe Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) profession is facing an impending shortage of up-and-coming talent\, and positioning RMI as an attractive and fulfilling career path is all the more pressing. How can the industry make strides in fostering the next generation of risk professionals? This diverse panel of industry professionals\, recent graduates\, and current students will engage in a meaningful discussion about talent. \nPricing: \n\nThere is no charge to attend this event.\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/next-generation-risk-management-insurance/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20221219T193605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T193605Z
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SUMMARY:RIMS Washington Education Forum
DESCRIPTION:RIMS WA Education ForumMarch 16\, 2023Washington Athletic Club (WAC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin RIMS WA for a full day of education and networking! We will explore new trends\, deepen our knowledge of risk and insurance\, and reconnect with peers and colleagues. Register before Feb. 1st for discounts. Don’t miss this full day event packed with valuable resources\, dynamic speakers\, and lots of fun.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/rims-washington-education-forum/
LOCATION:Washington Athletic Club\, 1325 6th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20230131T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T171743Z
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SUMMARY:Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable – Employment Law Updates Near and Far
DESCRIPTION:Being Comfortable with the Uncomfortable – Employment Law Updates Near and Far\n\n\nBeing Comfortable with the Uncomfortable – Employment Law Updates Near and Far.  Our speakers will share what’s in store for 2023 employment matters\, top federal and state considerations\, and impact for Employment Practices Liability insurance.  And provide case studies and Case Law including labor updates and Washington specific employment updates and views from the Human Resource desk. \nOur Presenters: \n\nWendi Modarelli\, Principal Human Resources Consultant – HRT Northwest\nWendi Modarelli from HRT Northwest Wendi is the Principal Consultant for HRT Northwest in Washington State. She has over 20 years of experience in consulting\, outsourcing and hands on HR management. She enjoys helping companies solve challenging HR issues by tailoring individual business solutions. Wendi’s expertise lies in employee relations\, compliance\, performance management and training. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & HR from the University of Washington and holds both SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.\nDavid E. Worley\, Attorney – Miller Nash LLP\nDavid Worley is a senior associate on the firm’s employment & labor relations practice team. He represents employers of all sizes in state and federal court against claims of wage and hour disputes\, employment discrimination\, harassment\, and hostile work environment issues. David also represents businesses in a variety of labor relations disputes\, including collective bargaining\, contract negotiation\, grievance arbitration\, and traditional labor matters. David has represented institutions\, public entities\, and individuals in state and federal courts\, including respective appellate courts. David also represents clients before state and federal regulatory authorities\, focusing on employment and labor issues. In addition to representing clients in litigation and dispute resolution matters\, David frequently advises clients on day-to-day issues that arise\, attempting to prevent problems before they become lawsuits. He reviews and drafts employment agreements\, employee handbooks\, collective bargaining agreement provisions\, and all other manners of labor- and employment-related documents.Prior to joining Miller Nash\, David was a commissioned Sheriff’s Deputy with the King County Sheriff’s office\, earning valuable experience and perspective. During law school\, David clerked for a union-side labor law firm\, in addition to studying labor and employment law.\nApril Fredrickson\, Partner – Miller Nash LLP\nApril L. Fredrickson represents public and private employers in all areas of labor and employment law. She advises clients on a broad range of workplace and employment issues\, including employment policies and practices\, state\, and federal leave laws\, wage-and-hour compliance\, disability accommodation\, employment discrimination\, harassment and retaliation claims\, non-competition agreements\, predictive scheduling compliance\, and employee discipline and termination. April advises employers in Oregon and Washington.April has extensive experience representing employers in single plaintiff and class action litigation in state and federal court as well as before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission\, the Bureau of Labor and Industries\, the Washington Human Rights Commission\, and the Department of Labor & Industries.April also represents employers in labor relations and has experience in collective bargaining\, contract administration\, arbitration\, and representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board.\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Member: Free\nNon-Members: $25.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/being-comfortable-with-the-uncomfortable-employment-law-updates-near-and-far/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20221219T192829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T192905Z
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SUMMARY:2023: Continued Navigation of the Complexities of the Insurance Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:2023: Continued Navigation of the Complexities of the Insurance Marketplace: ideas and options for your organization\n\n\nAs we wrap up 2022\, we continue to navigate a period of great volatility and uncertainty.  Join us as we hear from expert leaders from FM Global\, Zurich and others as we discuss the realities of today’s challenging landscape\, provide an update on current insurance market trends\, loss prevention and identify key considerations for the path forward.  What continues as a firming insurance market\, has become even more challenged as a result of the convergence of factors ranging from increasing loss frequency and severity\, to a reduction of capital\, heightened focus on profitability and pending Business Interruption\, supply chain and valuation challenges\, and new nuclear verdict concerns. We will discuss the impact of these circumstances reflected in the hardening insurance market across the board\, and including Cyber! \nIn addition\, this panel discussion will discuss key considerations around evaluating risk and setting realistic expectations for the current market conditions and potential impact on budget. \nThis course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: 628585) \nOur Presenters: \n\nTravis Ferguson\, Senior Account Manager – FM Global\nTravis Ferguson is a Senior Account Manager in the Seattle branch office of FM Global. His role is to lead the client service team and partner with the Account Engineer to ensure FM Global products and services are delivered appropriately to serve our clients. Key underwriting responsibilities including pricing\, terms/conditions\, drafting of the insurance policy\, renewal negotiations and placement of all locally compliant policies globally. Travis has over 11 years of experience in the property insurance industry and is committed to profitable and stable partnerships between FM Global and our mutual policyholders.Travis joined the company as a Field Engineer in the Seattle office in Jan 2009. Prior to joining FM Global\, Travis worked for seven years as a Process Engineer in the semiconductor industry at Micron Technology in Boise\, Idaho. Travis held multiple roles there including shift process engineer on the fab floor\, ownership of different wet process toolsets and finally yield management lead in the Fab 1/3 Wet Process Engineering department.Travis is a graduate of Washington State University\, Pullman\, Wash.\, USA\, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.\n\n  \n\nJoann Gomez\, Division Vice President\, Risk Management – Liberty Mutual\nJoann is responsible for the management and performance of Large Account Casualty operation in California\, Pacific Northwest and Mountain States for Liberty Mutual.  She leads a team of experienced underwriters to collaborate with Agents & Brokers and provide solutions to complex clients.  Her team is responsible for workers compensation\, general liability and automobile coverage and alternative risk structures helping large clients to embrace today and prepare for tomorrow.Prior to this\, Joann was the regional vice president leading Liberty’s Middle Market team in the Southern California and Mountain Region.  She was responsible for the underwriting and underwriting support operation and overall underwriting profit & growth on property and causality lines. Joann joined Liberty Mutual as part of the underwriting foundation program in 1998 after graduating from University of California\, Berkeley with dual Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Sciences of Industrial Society.  During the time with Liberty\, she completed her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) profession designation in 2003 and earned the Executive Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s College in 2007.\n\n  \n\nGara Lander\, Cyber Teams – Chubb\nbio coming soon \nChristian Jewett\, West Region Manager for Financial Lines – Zurich\nbio coming soon \nModerator: Anthony Spacciante\, Senior Risk Manager – Starbucks\nbio coming soon\n\n\nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Member: Free\nNon-Members: $25.00\n\n\n\n\nTo receive member pricing\, please place your member coupon code in the “Promo Code” field during registration. \nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/2023-continued-navigation-of-the-complexities-of-the-insurance-marketplace/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20221108T165412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T230323Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Celebrate the Season: Join us for connection and cocktails at the Forum Social House
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Celebrate the Season: Join us for connection and cocktails at the Forum Social House\n\n\nYou’re invited to an evening of laughter and good cheer at RIMS WA Chapter’s Holiday Celebration! \nCan you believe it has been three years since we’ve been together in person for a RIMS WA Holiday Party? The wait is over! Let’s celebrate the season and a return to networking by connecting with each other at the Forum Social House. In appreciation of a successful year\, RIMS WA invites you to join us for appetizers\, drinks\, and holiday cheer. \nJoin us for one of the best happy hours in the eastside! Dress festive\, celebrate\, mingle\, and connect while enjoying a truly unforgettable PAR1 Miniature Golf course. The PAR1 Minigolf features uniquely themed\, selfie inspired holes that keep you guessing from start to end. Enjoy Unicorn Polo\, a virtual Koi Pond\, and even an oversized Golf Throne fit for a king or queen. You won’t be able to resist snapping a photo at every turn. \nWhether you’ve been naughty or nice\, we’ll have one for you waiting on ice. Thank you to our 2020 Education Forum sponsors! \nIn the spirit of good tidings & cheer\, we would be grateful for your support in giving back during the holidays by supporting YWCA Holiday Gift Giving Program (formerly known as Adopt-A-Family). \nRIMS WA Chapter is hopeful to support two or more families this year and we would appreciate your support by donating money towards the Gift Giving Program. YWCA is requesting that each family receive a $150 gift card for groceries and a $75 gift card for each child. The RIMS WA Chapter appreciates your support in this important community program\, even if you are unable to attend the event on December 9th. \nCome celebrate the holidays with RIMS WA Chapter! We cannot wait to see you and connect in person! \nLocation: Forum Social House (North Tower\, Lincoln Square\, 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300\, Bellevue\, WA 98004) \nTimeline: Friday\, December 9\, 2022  5:00 – 8:00 p.m. \nPricing: \n\nRIMS Chapter Members (and partners/guests): $40.00 each\nNon-Members (and partners/guests): $50.00 each\nRising Risk Professionals\, Students\, & Public-Entities (and partners/guests):  $25.00 each\nDonation (optional): to YWCA Holiday Gift Giving Program\n\nBar Sponsor: RIMS WA Chapter 2020 Education Forum Sponsors \nTo receive member pricing\, please place your member coupon code in the “Promo Code” field during registration. \nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/celebrate-the-season/
LOCATION:Forum Social House\, North Tower\, Lincoln Square 700 Bellevue Way NE STE 300\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004
CATEGORIES:RRP Members
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T225548
CREATED:20221014T161544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T161544Z
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of an ERM Program and its Impact on Decision-Making and Risk Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Evolution of an ERM Program and its Impact on Decision-Making and Risk Culture.\n\n\nLearn how a well-developed Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program adapts to changing conditions\, supports better decision making\, and promotes a risk-aware culture. This session will explain the importance of establishing a solid ERM framework that has the flexibility to navigate change and grow with the organization that it is attached to.  This session will provide a case study based on the successful ERM Program implemented by King County Government in Washington State and will follow the Program’s evolution over time through a global pandemic\, during an unprecedented hard insurance market\, and in the age of nuclear verdicts\, all while prioritizing the organization’s mission and values. \nThis course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: 628408) \nOur Presenter: \nJennifer Hills\, CRM\, ARM-P\, Deputy Chief Operating Officer\nOffice of King County Executive Dow Constantine \nJennifer Hills began her career with King County in 1999 as the Loss Control Manager. In 2003 she became Director of Risk Management\, and in September 2022 was appointed the Deputy Chief Operating Officer. \nKing County\, which includes the Seattle-Bellevue metropolitan area\, is the 12th largest county in the United States serving a population of 2.3 million. King County\, through its approximately 18\,000 employees\, provides services such as public health and community services\, parks and recreation\, wastewater treatment\, and criminal justice. King County also operates the regional transportation network including bus\, light rail\, streetcar\, and passenger ferry services\, as well as the King County International Airport. The County provides these services while prioritizing equity and social justice\, climate change\, regional mobility\, continuous improvement\, and safety for all. \nJennifer received her Business Degree from the University of Washington. In 2018\, Jennifer was named Public Risk Manager of the Year by the Public Risk Management Association and was named to the RIMS Risk Management Honor Roll. \nPricing: \n\nRIMS WA Chapter Member: Free\nNon-Members: $25.00\n\nAre you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org \n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://warims.org/event/evolution-of-an-erm-program/
LOCATION:Virtual Event via Zoom\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Saliba":MAILTO:admin@warims.org
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