Washington RIMS

Rising Risk Professionals Fall Event
2024-10-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | AON, 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3020, Seattle, WA, 98101
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.
Location:
Aon
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3020 Seattle, WA 98101
Are you unsure if you’re a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
Timeline:
Monday, October 28th, 2024
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Please RSVP by Monday October 21st, 2024
Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: free
Non-Members: free

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Aviation Risk: ﻿﻿Navigating New Frontiers of Innovation and Exposure
2024-11-13 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Aviation Risk:
Navigating New Frontiers of Innovation and Exposure

Join 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.
Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge
Non-Members: $15.00

Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org

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Elizabeth Bates – Senior Manager, Contractual Risk Management & Insurance
The Boeing Company
Elizabeth 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.

Megan Henshaw CRM, CIC, CAIP – Senior Risk Manager
Saltchuk Resources, Inc.
Megan 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.

Kathy McNeil, AINS, AIS, AU – VP Aviation Practice Leader
IMA, Inc.
Kathy 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.
Member of:
NBAA – National Business Aircraft Association
AIA – Aviation Insurance Association
Wichita Aero Club
Women In Aviation

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Celebrate the Season with RIMS WA Chapter’s Holiday Bash!
2024-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | House of Smith Wines Jet City, 1136 S Albro Pl, Seattle, WA, 98108
Celebrate the Season with RIMS WA Chapter’s Holiday Bash!

Join us for an evening of cheer, connection, and celebration with appetizers and drinks at the iconic House of Smith Jet City Winery.

Celebrate 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.
Travel safely and in style – we encourage all attendees to use a rideshare service for the evening.

Cheers 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.

We’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.

Join us for a festive evening and raise a glass with the RIMS WA Chapter! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

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Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: $40.00
Non-Members: $65.00
Chapter Sponsors: $40.00 (Please contact sponsorship@warims.org to receive your discount code.)
Rising Risk Professionals, Students, and Public Entities: $30.00

Are you unsure if you are a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please email membership@warims.org.

Special thanks to our 2024 Chapter Sponsors and to AXA XL for making this celebration possible!

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What in the world - 2025?! Buckle up! ﻿Insurance Market Preview 2025.
2025-01-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
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.
Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge
Non-Members: $15.00

Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org

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Paul 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.
Erin 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.
Pranav 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.
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Crisis Response in High-Risk Environments: Managing Kidnapping, Extortion & Targeted Threats
2025-02-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Who do you call when crisis strikes? In high-risk environments, organizations face complex political, security, and integrity challenges where swift decision-making can mean the difference between escalation and resolution. Rapid response and expert guidance are critical to success. In this session, our speaker will take you inside three real-world cases, each representing a major insurable peril—kidnapping, extortion, and targeted violence. Through these true stories, you’ll gain insight into the strategies and risk management approaches used by Control Risks to help organizations navigate and resolve these high-stakes threats.
Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge
Non-Members: $15.00

Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
Matt Boynton, Managing Partner – Control Risk
Matt is Control Risks’ Managing Partner leading Confidential Crisis Response (Response), the global business unit responsible for advice and assistance to companies, organizations and families facing kidnap, extortion, targeted violent threats, workplace violence, illegal detention, product contamination, maritime piracy and other acute threat to life crises. He is responsible for the strategic growth and direction of the business, and for oversight of all Response related incidents on which Control Risks is advising. Matt has lectured extensively on kidnap, illegal detention, maritime piracy, extortion and non-traditional negotiation techniques, as well as creating contingency plans and education/briefing sessions for board level and senior executive management teams likely to be involved in such incidents.
Prior to his appointment to Response, Matt undertook the following executive assignments:

Control Risks’ Representative Director and President for the company’s Tokyo based global Japanese business
Member of Control Risks’ Asia-Pacific Regional Executive Committee with oversight of business integration and coordination throughout the region
Senior Vice President and National Director for Crisis and Security Consulting in North America

During his career, Matt has advised executive teams for multi-national corporations in a broad range of market sectors including pharmaceutical and biotechnology, financial and insurance services, food and beverage, consumer electronics, manufacturing, and entertainment on a diverse range of complex risk issues including Business Resilience, Transactional Support (M&A, JV, pre-investment due diligence, post-investment asset divestiture), Regulatory Compliance (anti-fraud and corruption), and strategic and organizational development programs. He has actively worked with non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and high net-worth private families.
Before joining Control Risks, Matt worked for the United States Government. His government service in East Asia, Central Eurasia, and Latin America included human intelligence collection, terrorist interrogation, counter-narcotics, and counter-terrorism paramilitary operations. He has covered a broad spectrum of transnational issues including international economic movements, foreign political parties, weapons proliferation, narco-trafficking, organized crime, and Al-Qa’ida and other international terrorist activity.
Matt earned a B.A. in Political Science with International Relations Emphasis from Arizona State University and holds Associates of Arts in Foreign Language degrees in Vietnamese, French, and German from Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, California in addition to a Diploma in Haitian-Creole awarded by the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California. Fluent in Japanese, he has provided expert commentary in both print and broadcast media, having been featured on CNBC, NHK television, and Japan’s Nikkei Shinbun among other outlets.
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Education Forum
2025-03-06 07:30 - 18:00 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA

Managing Risk in Turbulent Times
2025-04-24 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Join us for an insightful session on Political Risk. This presentation will explore the key aspects of political risk, its impact on global business operations, and the evolving landscape of political instability. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the different types of political risks, learn how to assess, and mitigate them, and discover effective insurance solutions and risk management strategies to safeguard their organizations from potential losses.
This course is approved by the Washington Office of Insurance Commissioner for 1 hour of CE credit. (CE Course Number: 631035)

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Program 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
Attendee questions 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. PST

Location: Virtual Seminar via Zoom
Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge
Non-Members: $15.00

Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org

Christian Moore, Vice President Risk Consulting
Concentric
Christian served as an officer in the Royal Marines and UK Special Forces for 20 years before entering the security risk management industry as a consultant. Another 20 years later, he leads the risk consulting team for Concentric, the largest privately owned security firm in the US. His two decades of consulting experience have seen him work with clients ranging from Exxon Mobil to the Gates Foundation, in places as divergent as Singapore, Somalia and Seattle. He “has never been busier” fielding requests for advice from private, corporate and nonprofit clients recalibrating their risk management in unusually turbulent times.

Jim Hills, Major Account Segment Leader
Chubb Insurance Company
Jim Hills is a seasoned insurance professional and the Major Account Segment Leader at Chubb, where he specializes in delivering risk management solutions for large, complex clients. With extensive experience in the insurance industry, Jim excels in developing strategic partnerships and tailored coverage solutions to help businesses navigate evolving risks. His expertise spans multiple industries, ensuring that Chubb’s clients receive top-tier service and innovative risk management strategies. Based in San Francisco, Jim is a trusted leader dedicated to providing comprehensive insurance solutions.

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RIMS WA Summer Social at The Georgetown Stables
2025-07-16 15:00 - 18:00 | The Georgetown Stables, 980 S Nebraska St, Seattle, WA, 98108
Join us Wednesday, July 16, for an unforgettable afternoon at The Georgetown Stables—one of Seattle’s most unique and eclectic venues, known for its vintage charm, quirky décor, and relaxed indoor/outdoor vibe. Catch up with industry peers, new and old, while enjoying a delicious taco bar with wine, beer, and cocktails. This festive summer social is generously sponsored by FM Global—don’t miss the fun!
Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $35.00
RIMS WA Chapter Past Presidents: no charge
RIMS WA Board Members: no charge

Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
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Game On! RIMS WA & CPCU Night at the Ballpark
2025-09-11 16:00 - 21:30 | T-Mobile Stadium, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98134
Networking • Happy Hour • Mariners Baseball
Sponsored by Lockton
Step up to the plate for one of the season’s most anticipated social events! RIMS Washington Chapter and the CPCU Society, proudly sponsored by Lockton, invite you to an evening of connections, conversations, and this country’s favorite pastime.
Pre-Game Networking Mixer – Efeste Winery (SODO)
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Kick off the night with light bites, drinks, and relaxed networking with fellow risk and insurance professionals in the stylish setting of Efeste Winery.
Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels (T-Mobile Park)
First Pitch 6:40 p.m.
After the mixer, we’ll head to T-Mobile Park to cheer on the Mariners and keep the conversations going in a fun, casual atmosphere.

THANK YOU TO OUR SOCIAL EVENT SPONSOR!

Why Attend?
· Connect with peers from the RIMS WA Chapter and CPCU Society
· Enjoy a premium social experience in a laid-back setting
· Celebrate our industry while taking in a great ballgame
Each attendee will receive:
· One group ticket to the game (tickets provided electronically in advance of game)
· Hosted drinks and appetizers at Efeste Winery (SODO)
Pricing: check your email for the member discount codes
· RIMS WA Chapter Members: $35.00
· CPCU Members: $35.00
· Non-Members: $45.00
Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
Important Event Details:
· Your ticket to the Mariners game will be sent to the email address you provided during registration. You can expect to receive it on or before September 9, 2025.
· If you do not receive your ticket by then, please contact admin@warims.org so we can assist you BEFORE game day.
· Ballpark Entry Policy: For complete information about what is permitted inside the ballpark, as well as detailed entry instructions, visit Mariners.com/Know.

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Rising Litigation Abuse
2025-10-16 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Combating Litigation Abuse in Insurance – Collaborative Strategies for Insurers and Companies
Litigation abuse is a growing challenge for insurers and corporate risk managers. Join this webinar to hear experts discuss emerging trends, real-world impacts, and collaborative strategies to combat abuse. Learn how innovative approaches, data sharing, and proactive risk management can help protect organizations, reduce claims, and stay ahead of costly legal risks.
Location: Virtual Event, Seattle, WA 98101
Date and time: Thu, Oct 16, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Pricing:
RIMS WA Chapter Members, no charge
Non-Members, $15.00
Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org

Meegan Williams, J.D., CPCU, Executive Underwriter – Liberty Mutual Insurance
Meegan has worked in insurance for 24 years, having a three-year stint as an insurance law attorney and 21 plus years with Liberty Mutual. Meegan has worked in various underwriting roles within Liberty Mutual. These include a Senior Referral Underwriter, Middle Market Underwriting with large property authority, Farm/Agriculture Referral Underwriter, and currently serves as an Executive Underwriter for Major Accounts Casualty for the West Coast.
Meegan has sat on several states NCCI counsel, including in Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon.
Education includes Bachelor of Science from Linfield College ‘98 and Juris Doctorate from Willamette College of Law, 2001; holds an inactive and in good standing law license with the Oregon State Bar. Meegan obtained her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 2010.

John Shin, VP, Risk Management – Monarch Landscape Companies
John Shin is Vice President of Risk Management at Monarch Landscape Companies, where he leads enterprise-wide strategies to protect people, assets, and operations. He oversees insurance programs, claims, compliance, and safety initiatives, working closely with leadership to embed risk management into business decisions. Known for his strategic and practical approach, John helps Monarch maintain resilience and sustainable growth in a complex risk environment.

Bill Lynch, State Public Affairs Officers – Liberty Mutual
Bill Lynch is Vice President & Chief State & Local Affairs Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance. In this role, he leads Liberty Mutual’s engagement with state and local governments, helping shape public policy, regulatory affairs, and community relationships. He is registered as an authorizing officer / lobbyist for Liberty Mutual in Massachusetts, holding this title since 2019. For his education, Lynch earned his law degree from Suffolk University.

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Insurance Through an Attorney’s Eyes
2025-11-12 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
This session provides a legal perspective on key insurance fundamentals, claims processes, and ethical considerations for insurers and policyholders. The session covers policy language nuances, risk management concerns, and best practices for handling claims and coverage disputes, with tailored insights for risk managers, brokers, and underwriters, addressing legal challenges, compliance risks, and evolving litigation trends. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how legal principles shape insurance decisions and impact claims resolution.
Location: Virtual Event via Zoom
Date and time: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Pricing:
RIMS WA Chapter Members, no charge
Non-Members, $15.00
Are you unsure if you are a member of the RIMS WA Chapter or want to become one? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org
Vincent E. Morgan, Shareholder – Winstead PC
Vince Morgan is one of the country’s leading policyholder lawyers and has helped clients recover billions of dollars in insurance proceeds. With almost thirty years of experience, Vince advises clients on all aspects of their insurance and risk management needs from a legal standpoint, including placing coverage, assisting with the claim process, and handling coverage disputes.
His experience covers the entire spectrum of commercial coverages, such as property, business interruption, CGL, D&O, E&O, cyber, reps and warranties, builder’s risk, fiduciary liability, pollution, and other commercial lines. And Vince has represented clients in some of the most high-profile cases in the coverage arena, including claims related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Deepwater Horizon disaster, COVID-19, virtually every major weather disaster in the US over the past 25 years, wildfires, the opioid crisis, the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, the Astroworld music festival, and other newsworthy events.
He is perennially ranked by clients and peers in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, The Legal 500, and others. Vince is Board Certified in Insurance Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. He is on the board of the American College of Coverage Counsel and the Houston chapter of the Risk & Insurance Management Society. Vince serves as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s annual insurance coverage seminar and is a co-author of CAT Claims – the only legal treatise focused on insurance coverage for natural and man-made disasters, having authored the chapters on the claim process and business interruption.

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RIMS WA Chapter Holiday Bash!
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Rainier Tower Speakeasy, 401 Union Street, 3rd Floor, Seattle, WA, 98101
Join us for an evening of cheer, connection, and celebration!
Enjoy appetizers and drinks at the iconic Speakeasy at Rainier Square in downtown Seattle, WA.
Celebrate the season with fellow industry professionals as we toast to another successful year — honoring our shared connections, the character of our venue, and the spirited charm of a true speakeasy.
Travel safely and in style — we encourage all guests to take advantage of ridesharing services for the evening.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
🍸 Food & Beverage Sponsor – CorVel
🏙️ Venue Sponsor – Alliant

Raise a glass with the RIMS WA Chapter and enjoy a festive night of laughter, camaraderie, and community.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Pricing:

RIMS WA Chapter Members: $40.00
Non-Members: $65.00
Rising Risk Professionals, Students, and Public Entities: $40.00

Are you unsure if you are a RIMS WA Chapter member or want to become one? Please email membership@warims.org.

Special thanks to our 2025 Chapter Sponsors for making this celebration possible!

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Let’s Ride. Annual Insurance Market Update: Riding Ahead with a Roadmap - Strengthening Risk Management
2026-01-21 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Join us for the RIMS Washington Annual Insurance Marketplace Outlook, featuring insights from industry leaders Elizabeth Bates, Senior Manager of Contractual Risk Management & Insurance at The Boeing Company, and Theresa Craw, Senior Director of Insurance, Finance & Legal Operations at Nordstrom. This dynamic virtual panel, sponsored by AON, brings together experts in Directors & Officers, Property, and Casualty insurance to share valuable perspectives. Hear firsthand experiences from Nordstrom’s recent renewal and gain a forward-looking view on Boeing’s upcoming renewal.
Start 2026 strong by blazing your own trail and shaping your organization’s risk management roadmap. As we welcome the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse—a symbol of strength, agility, and relentless perseverance—ask yourself: How will you lean in and lead the way?
Agenda timing:

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Program
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm Attendee questions

Event Pricing:

Members $0
Non- Members $15

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Rising Risk Professionals Winter Event
2026-01-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Lockton, One Union Square Building, 600 University St., #1900, Seattle, WA, 98101
Please join the WA RIMS Rising Risk Professionals group on January 29, 2026 for a social event at Lockton. Beverages & snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday January 26, 2026
Location: Lockton – One Union Square Building, 600 University St #1900, Seattle, WA 98101, Seattle, WA 98101
Date and time: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pricing:
This event is free for Rising Risk Professionals (RRP). An RRP is 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in insurance and risk management.
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One Year Later: Geopolitical Updates and Their Impact on the Economy and Business Environment
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:15 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the latest geopolitical developments and their effects on the economy and business environment. Topics include geopolitical risks, U.S. economic policy, tariffs and imports, and the resulting impacts on consumers. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared in a rapidly changing landscape.
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026

Program 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PST
Attendee Questions 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. PST

Event Pricing:

Members $0
Non- Members $15

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Bloom. Connect. Grow. with RIMS Washington’s Spring Social!
2026-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Miller Nash LLP, Miller Nash LLP, 605 5th Ave S, Ste 900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Risk management blooms this Spring in Seattle! Join the RIMS Washington State Chapter for our Spring Social on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM, sponsored by Miller Nash LLP. Connect with fellow risk professionals, spark engaging conversations, and grow meaningful relationships in a relaxed, festive setting. Enjoy an evening of great company, light refreshments, and a celebratory toast with the RIMS WA community. For your convenience and safety, we encourage the use of ridesharing services. We look forward to welcoming you – let’s grow together this spring.
Location: Miller Nash LLP, 605 5th Ave S, Ste 900, Seattle, WA 98104
Date and time: Wed, Mar 18, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Litigation Trends & the Cost of Claims
2026-04-14 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Litigated liability claims, though few in number, drive a large share of overall claims costs and are rising due to factors like attorney advertising, third-party funding, and broader definitions of liability. Social and economic inflation, nuclear verdicts, and cultural shifts further complicate litigation expenses. Effective management requires timely investigations within the first two weeks of an incident, supported by data analytics, technology, and predictive models to mitigate costs and improve outcomes. Please join Mac Koonce, Chief Claims Officer for their view on this topic.

Event Pricing:

Members $0
Non- Members $15

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Risk Manager Roundtable
2026-05-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Nordstrom, 1700 7th Ave, Seattle, 98101, United States
Join us for a Risk Manager Roundtable, an interactive morning session designed for open, candid conversation among peers in a closed-door setting. This is your opportunity to dive into the issues that matter most, exchange insights, and share practical strategies in a collaborative environment. We encourage you to submit topic ideas in advance so we can shape a discussion that reflects the group’s most pressing priorities.
Event attendance is restricted to current risk managers or those with similar job descriptions, the RIMS WA Board reserves the right to review attendees.
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Don’t Row Alone: Utilizing Risk Control to Build a Stronger Risk Strategy
2026-06-02 11:30 - 12:45 | Virtual Event via Zoom, Seattle, WA, 98104
Don’t try to navigate risk management. Effective risk control partnerships lead to powerful risk management programs, helping teams work together on shared goals. This session presents risk control as a strategic partner—not just a support function—in building a stronger risk management program. It emphasizes collaboration across departments such as legal, finance, HR, claims, safety, and operations, and shows how sharing data, aligning on priorities, and targeting interventions can reduce retained losses, improve ROI, and strengthen outcomes over time. The presentation shows the potential impact across the spectrum from siloed, foundational efforts to optimal, integrated partnerships. Risk control is a key member of your crew to spot risks early, align on direction, and work alongside the team to move toward stronger and more successful results.
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
• Program 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PST
• Attendee Questions 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. PST
Location: Virtual Seminar via Zoom
Pricing:
• RIMS WA Chapter Members: no charge
• Non-Members: $25.00
Note sure if you’re a RIMS WA member or want to join? Please reach out to: membership@warims.org.

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Rising Risk Professionals Spring Social Event
2026-06-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Old Stove Brewing Company, 1901 Western Ave., Ste. A, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Please join the WA RIMS Rising Risk Professionals group on June 2, 2026 for a social event at Old Stove in Pike Place. Beverages will be provided.
Please RSVP by Wednesday May 27, 2026
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Play. Connect. Network. RIMS WA Social
2026-07-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Picklewood Paddle Club, 4121 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States
Join RIMS WA for a lively afternoon of pickleball, light refreshments, and networking at the trendy Picklewood. Rally on the court, make new connections, and enjoy a fun, low-pressure way to mix business with play.
Cheers to our generous event Sponsor – FM!
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2026 RIMS Western Regional Conference - Seattle, WA
2026-10-04 - 2026-10-07 | Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
The #RIMSWRC is the way to educate, connect and network with an exclusive group of industry professionals. The mission is to provide actionable content to risk and safety managers from medium and large companies, insurance professionals from both public and private sectors, financial professionals, and auditors.
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