Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS)

Cybersecurity Insurance Becoming a Must-Have
Risk Management

Cybersecurity Insurance Becoming a Must-Have

A new survey finds 80% of companies bought a stand-alone cybersecurity policy in 2016, suggesting such plans are quickly becoming the new norm.
By Sean Allocca | October 13, 2016
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Obama Tax Could Make Terrorism Insurance Scarce
Tax

Obama Tax Could Make Terrorism Insurance Scarce

Erasing the deductibility of reinsurance would make insurers charge more and cut the availability of property-casualty coverage for corporations, according to the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
By David Katz | April 16, 2013
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If Mergers Pick up, Can Lawsuits Be Far Behind?
Risk Management

If Mergers Pick up, Can Lawsuits Be Far Behind?

Recent tepid litigation against directors and officers may have led to a false sense of security about lawsuits to come.
By Caroline McDonald and David Katz | January 25, 2013
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How Performance Drives Risk Management
Risk Management

How Performance Drives Risk Management

As risk managers advance the use of risk standards, they naturally progress to the next logical step: better results.
By Chris Mandel and Gary Bierc | January 22, 2013
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At the Corner of Finance and Risk Management
Risk Management

At the Corner of Finance and Risk Management

The new president of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, also the risk manager of a major health-care provider, readies his employer for health-care reform so it can help its customers do the same.
By Caroline McDonald | January 18, 2013
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Risk Management, Internal Audit Should Kiss and Make Up
Risk Management

Risk Management, Internal Audit Should Kiss and Make Up

Collaboration of risk-management and internal-audit functions is helping organizations improve efficiency, decision-making, and results.
By Kristina Narvaez and John Bugalla | October 22, 2012
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‘Total Cost of Risk’ Redefined
Risk Management

‘Total Cost of Risk’ Redefined

Risk managers, often seen mostly as insurance buyers, have work to do in expanding their view of risk to match those of senior executives and board members.
By Caroline McDonald | July 27, 2012
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Corporate Lawsuit Apathy Worries D&O Insurer
Strategy

Corporate Lawsuit Apathy Worries D&O Insurer

Overconfidence may be laying the groundwork for shareholder litigation at many companies.
By Caroline McDonald | June 22, 2012
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C-Suite Looking for More in Risk Management
Strategy

C-Suite Looking for More in Risk Management

Senior executives expect strategic thinking from their risk managers, not just insurance buying.
By Caroline McDonald | June 21, 2012
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Is Reputational Risk a C-Suite Priority?
Risk Management

Is Reputational Risk a C-Suite Priority?

Finance chiefs tend to underrate the importance of preserving their companies’ good names – until something really bad happens.
By Caroline McDonald | May 24, 2012
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