New Expert Commentary

Recent risk management Expert Commentary

Risk Management Services Report Card—Gary Bausom advises risk managers to prepare for performance reviews by reflecting on their actions, delivery, and sustainable value achieved.

Third-Party Guarantees of Reinsurance Obligations—In this economic downturn, many ceding insurers are requiring performance security. Larry Schiffer explains.

Construction Risk Management in a Hard Economy—Economic downturns greatly affect construction. TJ Lyons shows how to use it to your advantage.

Trouble in Mind for the Insurance Industry—The government has set its sights on the insurance industry, and Pete Polstein sees more blues ahead.

When Is the Right Time To Mediate?—Jeff Kichaven looks at the when, why, and how of mediation.

Understanding Contractor's Protective Insurance—Jeff Slivka explains why firms involved extensively in design/build efforts may need CPPI.

Health Insurance Advice for the Newly Laid Off—Jack Hungelmann outlines the new COBRA subsidy program and Q&A for those scrambling to insure their families.

IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Early-Bird Registration Now Open—You can now reserve your spot at the 29th IRMI Construction Risk Conference. This premier forum for construction risk professionals will be held November 1–5, 2009 at the Gaylord National in the Washington, D.C. area. See the agenda, workshop curriculum, speakers and more. You can also download a "business case" for seeking approval to attend.

IRMI Webinars

Quality Risk & Insurance Webinars on a Computer Near You.

IRMI periodically offers high-quality educational webinars covering important risk and insurance issues. The following program will be held in the near future:

Tips & Tactics: Managing Construction Contract Risks Series—Six webinars provide practical advice for risk allocation in construction contracts along with solutions to insurance problems.

New Professional Development Program

D&O and Professional Liability Continuing Education and Management Liability Certification

The Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS™) continuing education program provides specialized expertise in professional liability insurance fundamentals and the more specific nuances of directors and officers, employment practices, and fiduciary liability exposures and insurance. With MLIS behind your name, you'll have the competence, confidence, and credibility to deal with these complex and intimidating lines of insurance.

MLIS is recommended by the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.^® (RIMS), and members enjoy a 10% discount off the course fees.

Current Issue of IRMI Update

Read the June 17 issue and sign up for this free e-mail newsletter.

IRMI Update 208 asks readers about the steps they take to safeguard their identity. The Risk Tip advises employers to be proactive with injured employees.

IRMI Insights

Recent articles on risk management and insurance

The Insurance Industry Talent Crisis: Investing in Risk Management and Insurance Graduates (2009)—This white paper discusses the talent crisis in the insurance industry caused by impending baby boomer retirements.

IRMI Directory of Risk Management and Insurance Programs at U.S. Colleges and Universities—This directory provides snapshot overviews of schools with a risk management and insurance educational program that places major emphasis on RMI studies.