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- 1 weeks ago40 min
Whatever Happened To Predictability? Roger Spitz Explains
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Roger Spitz on a variety of ERM and futurist topics, including his career path and the thought leadership he provides today. They discuss unpredictability, uncertainty, and why the future is not clearly seen. They discuss the importance of agility and how improv prepares for it. Roger shares his thoughts on how ERM practitioners can be ready for the unknown. Listen for Roger's thoughts on antifragility, being anticipatory, and agility. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. We will be joined by Roger Spitz, Chair of The Disruptive Futures Institute, President of Techistential, and the opening keynote speaker for the RIMS ERM Conference 2026, which will be held November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. [:48] Before we get to our interview… [:50] Webinars: On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics." [:59] Origami Risk will return on December 10th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require." This session was rescheduled from October, and if you were registered for that one, you are automatically registered for the new date in December. [1:15] We will close out the year with two webinars from the RIMS Advocacy and External Affairs Committees. On November 10th, we will host a session about the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and Program: an update on Federal Developments." [1:31] On December 3rd, we've got "Third-Party Litigation Financing: What Nuclear and Other Verdicts Mean for the Industry and Your Bottom Line." Find all webinars at RIMS.org/webinars. [1:41] I've got a link on this episode's show notes to the virtual workshops for the RIMS-CRMP. [1:47] Special announcement: On December 3rd and 4th, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., you can prepare for the RIMS-CRMP exam with the RIMS 2026 President, Manny Padilla, at St. John's University at 101 Astor Place in New York City. [2:04] The exam application fee is included if you register for this prep course. Visit RIMS.org/Certification and the link on this episode's show notes. [2:14] The Q3 Edition of RIMS Risk Management Magazine is now available at RMMagazine.com. Check it out! [2:21] RIMS on YouTube! RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:39] On with the Show! The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Learn more and register at RIMS.org/ERM2026. Our guest today will be kicking things off at the conference. [2:58] He is Roger Spitz, the Chair of The Disruptive Futures Institute and the President of Techistential. He joins us today to provide a preview of his keynote, "Black Swans and Golden Geese: Risks and Returns in the Era of Unpredictability." I'm stoked, and I want to get right to it! [3:18] Interview: Roger Spitz, Welcome to RIMScast! [3:44] Roger says he's probably the only futurist with a background in M&A. He started as a chartered accountant (ACA) in the UK and moved into investment banking. He was Global Head of M&A for BNP Paribas, advising boards, CEOs, and investors on acquisitions and divestments. [4:19] Roger was based in London. In 2017, the CEO asked him to rebuild the M&A Tech practice in San Francisco. He promised himself when he came here that he would go down the rabbit hole of change. [4:34] Roger did a lot of microcourses on complexity systems, foresight, even stand-up comedy, and all kinds of things, looking at change from different vantage points. He felt futures was an interesting umbrella for that. [4:54] Roger felt that the way even the most sophisticated, well-paid business leaders think about the world as a linear, predictable, stable, controllable set of assumptions was not only wrong, but that the cost of relying on those assumptions would increase. [5:12] Roger says, after a few years, he decided to leave investment banking and spend full-time thinking about strat
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Panic, Purpose, Networking and Risk with Amy C. Waninger
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Amy C. Waninger, CEO of Lead at Any Level, about her more than a decade in the insurance industry and then moving into leadership development and consulting. They discuss what makes someone effective at leading through uncertainty. Amy explains what "leading at any level" looks like for someone who doesn't have a leadership title. She delves into navigating change, networking, leadership, and cultivating the talents you choose so you can bring forward the best value you have to offer to others. Amy talks about the human side of change and how to adapt to it internally before leading others through it. Amy tells about her experience as the closing keynote at the RIMS Texas Regional Conference 2026. Listen for Amy Waninger's advice for one practical way you can start building a stronger and more intentional professional network. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Amy Waninger. She was a keynote speaker at the RIMS Texas Regional 2026, and she is here to discuss how networking can provide a path to leadership and opportunities in the risk management profession. Before we get to our interview… [:51] Webinars: On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics." [:59] Origami Risk returns on December 10th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require." This session was rescheduled from October, and if you were registered for that one, you are automatically registered for the new date in December. [1:15] We will close out the year with two webinars from the RIMS Advocacy and External Affairs Committees. On November 10th, we will host a session about the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and Program: an update on Federal Developments." [1:31] On December 3rd, we've got "Third-Party Litigation Financing: What Nuclear and Other Verdicts Mean for the Industry and Your Bottom Line." Find all webinars at RIMS.org/webinars. [1:41] RIMS on YouTube! RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [1:58] On with the Show! Amy C. Waninger is the author of Moving from Panic to Purpose: Surviving and Thriving During Unrelenting Change at Work, and she was the closing keynote for the RIMS Texas Regional 2026. [2:13] In this episode, we discuss how risk professionals at all levels can access frameworks that they can use, and the confidence to lead through whatever comes next. [2:28] Since Amy was an insurance professional for 10 years, she has unique insight into what many of you are going through right now. We'll talk panic, purpose, networking, and leadership today. We're going to have a lot of fun! Let's get started! [2:44] Interview! Amy C. Waninger, Welcome to RIMScast! [3:00] Justin says it's a cool opportunity to have Amy on the podcast, as this is the unofficial Networking Month in the U.S. [3:36] Justin notes that Amy is a former insurance industry professional. She calls herself a recovering insurance nerd. [3:53] Amy had an IT career first. In her career in information technology and software development, she was in a consulting role for a major insurance carrier for a couple of years. She transitioned into management at that carrier. She was there for almost 10 years. [4:19] Amy worked in Business Systems and IT Systems across Claims, Underwriting, Analytics, and Actuarial, in both Personal and Commercial lines. She has had exposure to a lot of things. She has a CPCU and "a whole bunch of other letters" after her name in that space. [4:58] Amy had been working for a very small consulting firm. It was a good insurance year, and Amy joined the insurance company for the bonuses. Then she fell in love with the industry. [5:29] Amy says when she worked for a major carrier, it was the first time she got real training on what to do as a leader in an organization. Up to that point, she had been reading books and cobbling together her own leadership philosophy. [5:47] Amy says that seeing that there was good training available to leaders in big organiza
- 3 weeks ago28 min
Split Decisions and Strategic Risk with Lt. Gen. Darcy Molstad
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Lt. Gen. Darcy Molstad, Commander, Canadian Joint Forces Command, about similarities between the Armed Forces and risk managers, what the Canadian Armed Forces have taught him about uncertainty, gathering as much information as needed, and making the good enough decision. Gen. Molstad describes what qualities are needed in a leader or a risk manager. The discussion includes making decisions objectively, not emotionally, and the OODA Loop. They discuss the interconnectedness of risks, including geopolitical scenarios. Listen for Lt. Gen. Darcy Molstad's insight into three characteristics a good leader needs to have. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. I am interviewing Lt. Gen. Darcy Molstad, Commander of the Canadian Joint Forces Command. We will talk about strategic and split-decision risk-making ahead of his Keynote at the RIMS Canada Conference on October 19th. But first… [:52] Webinars: On Oct. 22nd, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders." [1:03] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics." [1:10] Origami Risk returns on December 10th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require." This session was rescheduled from October, and if you were registered for that one, you are automatically registered for the new date in December. [1:26] We will close out the year with two webinars from the RIMS Advocacy and External Affairs Committees. On November 10th, we will host a session about the "Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and Program: an update on Federal Developments." [1:42] On December 3rd, we've got "Third-Party Litigation Funding: What Nuclear and Other Verdicts Mean for the Industry and Your Bottom Line." Find all webinars at RIMS.org/webinars. [1:52] RIMS on YouTube! RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:10] On with the Show! If you follow RIMScast Canada, you may recognize this interview. It's available at RIMS.org/Canada, but I was so happy with the final product that I decided to take the audio and deliver it to the world via RIMScast. [2:28] Our guest is Lt. Gen. Darcy Molstad, Commander of the Canadian Joint Forces Command. Gen. Molstad joined the Canadian Armed Forces more than 30 years ago, and he has completed operational tours in Bagotville, Cold Lake, and Beaufort, South Carolina. [2:45] Gen. Molstad has commanded at the Squadron Air Task Force and Wing Levels. He conducted extensive post-9/11 alert duties across Canada and has deployed on operations in Asia, Iceland, Romania, and the Middle East. [2:59] Gen. Molstad has served in senior exec. roles, including Special Advisor to the Minister of National Defense, Director General in the Strategic Joint Staff, and Chief of Force Development. [3:11] On Mon., Oct. 19th, at 9:00 a.m., Gen. Molstad will kick off the RIMS Canada Conference 2026 with a fireside chat. We'll learn about his career, how risk management played a role, and the wisdom and knowledge that he imparts to risk managers and business professionals. [3:20] We'll learn about his career, how risk management has played a role, the sort of wisdom and knowledge that he imparts to corporate risk managers and business professionals, and get a preview of the sorts of risk philosophies that he'll share at the RIMS Canada Conference, 2026. [3:40] If you're on the fence about attending, we hope this interview will give you the extra incentive you need to register at RIMSCanadaConference.ca. I'm so proud to present this interview! [3:52] Interview! Lt. Gen. Darcy Molstad, Welcome to RIMScast! [3:58] Justin mentions the crossover between the armed services and risk management. They make strategic decisions and split-second decisions. There's the long view and the short view. Gen. Molstad says our day-to-day in the military is all
- 4 weeks ago32 min
TRIA, NFIP and TPLF: RIMS Advocacy Update with Mark Prysock
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Mark Prysock, RIMS General Counsel and VP of External Affairs, about changes to the board nomination process, RIMS Advocacy efforts, and how RIMS makes an impact. Mark tells how the March 2026 RIMS Legislative Summit was a success. They discuss the National Flood Insurance Program. Mark and Justin discuss two upcoming webinars Mark will host for RIMS Advocacy on November 10th (on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and Program) and December 3rd (on third-party litigation funding legislation). Listen for Mark's insight into RIMS Advocacy, Public Policy, and Legislative Goals. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. We will get an advocacy update from RIMS General Counsel and Vice President of External Affairs, Mark Prysock. But first… [:42] Webinars: On Oct. 15th, Verisk Maplecroft will lead the session "Beyond the Horizon: Turning External Risk Into Decision-Ready Insight." [:52] On Oct. 22nd, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders." [1:03] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics." [1:11] Origami Risk returns on December 10th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require." This session was rescheduled from October, and if you were registered for that one, you are automatically registered for the new date in December. [1:26] Find all webinars at RIMS.org/webinars. [1:29] RIMS on YouTube! RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [1:47] On with the Show! We are overdue for an advocacy update, and Mark Prysock is here to tell us what is going on with third-party litigation funding, the National Flood Insurance Program, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, and some new board nomination protocols for RIMS. [2:08] Whether you are a U.S.-based member or an international member, this episode will speak to you. Always feel free to reach out to Mark Prysock for any other questions or comments. [2:21] Mark is also here because we will close out the year with two webinars from the RIMS Advocacy and External Affairs Committees. On Nov. 10th, we will host a session about the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and an update on Federal developments. [2:39] On Dec. 3rd, we will host a session about third-party litigation funding. I will be there to announce, and Mark Prysock will moderate. Links to those webinars are at RIMS.org/Webinars. These are the topics that are driving the profession now, so let's learn more about them today. [2:55] Interview! Mark Prysock, Welcome Back to RIMScast! [3:23] Mark says that for the past two years, the RIMS Board of Directors and the Senior Management Team have explored various changes to the Society's governance to make sure that our governance practices are in sync with best practices across the association landscape. [3:42] Mark says the most significant change that we adopted is that we are now sending out a call to serve to our members each year, asking them to self-nominate for positions on the Board. That is a significant change for the organization. This year is the first year that we did it. [4:01] Mark is pleased to report that RIMS received a number of very qualified applications. The Nominating Committee sifted through them, conducted interviews, and settled on next year's Board slate. He says the process went extremely well, and it's how we will do it going forward. [4:24] Justin asks if this was one of the initiatives led by former RIMS President Kristen Peed. Mark says Gary LaBranche, RIMS CEO, and Kristin Peed, Chair of the Nominating Committee, took the lead on this project. Accepting self-nominations is brand new. [4:47] Mark says we did a few other things: We changed the composition of the Nominating Committee, and we changed the procedure for appointing officers. The most significant change was sending this call to serve to our members, inviting them to an online application page. <p dir
- Oct 6, 202627 min
Spencer Scholar Tram Nguyen, RIMS-CRMP
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Tram Nguyen, honored as a Spencer Scholar at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala in September in New York City, about her acceptance speech during the Gala, her experience as a young Vietnamese professional, and building her career in the United States. Tram tells about learning to navigate a new language, a new academic environment, a highly specialized field like risk management, and what that experience taught her about herself. Tram tells how she learned abt risk management at UConn Business School, and how that connected her to Spencer Educational Foundation, and from there to an internship at BNBuilders, which will shift to a full-time risk analyst position when she graduates in December. Tram speaks highly of her Spencer experiences and why she is passionate about the risk management industry. Listen for Tram's advice for students learning about Insurance and risk management. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is one of the 2026 Spencer Scholars, Tram Nguyen. But first… [:42] Webinars: Global Risk Consultants will return on October 8th to present "The 2027 Risk Agenda: 10 Engineering Priorities Risk Leaders Should Act on Now." [:53] On Oct. 15, Verisk Maplecroft will lead the session "Beyond the Horizon: Turning External Risk Into Decision-Ready Insight." [1:01] On Oct. 22, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders." [1:12] Origami Risk returns on October 29th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require." [1:21] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics." [1:28] We will close out the year with two webinars from the RIMS Advocacy and External Affairs Committees. On Nov. 10th, we will host a session about the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and an update on Federal developments. [1:44] On Dec. 3rd, we will host a session about third-party litigation funding. Both of those sessions will be moderated by RIMS General Counsel Mark Prysock. He will be our guest next week on RIMSCast. Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to register. [1:59] RIMS on YouTube! RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:18] On with the Show! Our guest today wowed the heck out of me while she was on stage receiving her honor at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala in September. Tram Nguyen was one of two Spencer Scholars honored this year. [2:34] Tram is from Vietnam. She is currently wrapping up her studies for an MS in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management at UConn, and she is an incoming risk analyst at BNBuilders in California. [2:48] Tram started in a rural area in Vietnam and worked her way up to being one of the rising stars of the risk profession. [3:01] Tram was just as warm and fun onstage as she is in this interview. I think you're going to learn a lot, not just about her life but also why she's so comfortable on stage, how her personal philosophy guides her risk philosophy, and more. Let's get to it!… [3:23] Interview! Tram, thank you so much for joining us here on RIMScast! [3:32] Tram feels humbled because so many talented professionals and great industry leaders she admires have been on the RIMScast podcast. She thanks Justin for inviting her. [3:52] Justin saw Tram on stage as a Spencer Scholar at the Spence Funding Their Future Gala at the Waldorf Astoria on September 17th. Not only did she receive a wonderful scholarship and honor, but she delivered a memorized speech about herself. Tram says she practiced a lot. [4:26] Tram wrote the speech, and she knew what she wanted to say, so it was easier to remember everything. Justin says when he had to give a toast at his daughter's birthday party, he still needed his lines. Justin says Tram set the bar very high. [5:00] Tram says she is comfortable as a presenter. She was an emcee in Vietnam. When she first went on stage, she was nervous, but the more she practiced and got used
- Sep 29, 202637 min
Broadcasting and Building Bridges with Mark Romig
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Mark Romig about a wide variety of topics, including International Podcast Day, September 30th, Mark's journey as an NFL announcer for the New Orleans Saints, having picked it up from his father Jerry, who announced for 44 years without missing a game, and facts about the great City of New Orleans and its deep and rich history, including Cajun culture and cuisine. RISKWORLD 2027 will be held in April in New Orleans. Mark shares tips on food to enjoy and culture to experience in the city. Mark offers his opinions about the ISO 31000 risk framework and its adaptability and flexibility across industries. He shares his insights on hosting a podcast and letting guests tell their stories. Listen for Mark's observations on what makes a great risk manager. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. This is our special International Podcast Day episode. We are delighted to be joined by Mr. Mark Romig. [:38] Mark calls the games for the New Orleans Saints and is the host of The Mark Romig Show, which you can find on the Love NOLATV channel on YouTube. [:47] Ahead of RISKWORLD 2027, being held in his hometown of New Orleans, we will discuss local cuisine, why New Orleans is such a great place for RISKWORLD, and his ERM philosophies. But first… [:59] Webinars: On October 1st, Brown and Brown make their RIMS Webinars debut by discussing "The Future of Captives: What Risk Managers Should Think about Now." [1:12] Global Risk Consultants will return on October 8th to present "The 2027 Risk Agenda: 10 Engineering Priorities Risk Leaders Should Act on Now." [1:22] On Oct. 15, Verisk Maplecroft will lead the session "Beyond the Horizon: Turning External Risk Into Decision-Ready Insight." [1:31] On Oct. 22, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders." [1:42] Origami Risk returns on October 29th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require." [1:51] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics." Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to register. [2:01] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:19] RISKWORLD 2027 will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 18th through the 21st. Registration opens on November 4th. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD to register. [2:32] Our guest today is one of the top ambassadors of New Orleans. I'm talking about Mark Romig, best known as the announcer for the New Orleans Saints. He does the play-by-play, and as you will hear from this International Podcasting Day episode, he's got the broadcasting voice. [2:51] We will discuss why New Orleans is a perfect location for RISKWORLD 2027 and how RISKWORLD attendees should prepare for such a fantastic destination. We will discuss Mark's broadcasting legacy and what it takes to host his show, and his interview style and methods. [3:12] We're going to learn about his risk management philosophies. It's all going to be in this episode of RIMScast. Justin explains that this episode was recorded at lunch at Louisiana Joe's, in Oceanside, New York, dining Cajun to get into the spirit of RISKWORLD 2027. [3:45] First, Mark has a special thank you: "I want to thank the great folks at Louisiana Joe's for hosting Justin today, and I'll have to put my order in. Do you all do take-out?" [4:00] Interview! Live from Oceanside, New York, Mark Romig. Welcome to RIMScast! [4:16] Justin is recording from his favorite restaurant, Louisiana Joe's, in Oceanside, New York. He has the St. Charles Chicken Sandwich. Mark would like to reach through the screen and take some to New Orleans. Justin says this is a hopping place. It's great! [5:03] Mark says he will be at RISKWORLD 2027 in New Orleans. Mark suggests meeting Justin there at one of the many New Orleans restaurants. [5:37] Mark's father, Jerry Romig, was in broadcasting for many years. He became well known in the community by being the Saints announcer for
- Sep 22, 202637 min
Energy Awareness and Future-Proofing Risk Programs with Roy Hock
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Roy Hock about "Future-proofing" a risk program and what it means. They discuss energy awareness and its importance, especially for an energy company. Roy tells of the insurance career journey that led him to Valero. He explains some of the products Valero provides. Roy tells how his Risk team mitigates risk for Valero. He explains how he manages Valero's captive insurance company. More than ever, there are regulatory risks that need to be mitigated where possible. Roy speaks of the South Texas RIMS Chapter and its engagement programs, including a shooting event and golf events. Listen for Roy's advice for young risk professionals who want to become strategic risk leaders over the next 10 years. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our topics are energy awareness and future-proofing a risk program. Our guest is Roy Hock, Director of Risk Finance & Casualty Insurance at Valero. But first… [:45] RIMS-CRMP: RIMS Certification Week will be held from September 21st through the 25th. The week is a global celebration of the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional certification. [:57] It is a virtual event for you to learn about the certification, how it can strengthen your career and organization, and to understand how the RIMS-CRMP is shaping the future of risk management. [1:07] A link to Certification Week is in this episode's show notes. You can also find it at RIMS.org/Webinars. [1:14] Webinars: There are lots more RIMS Webinars coming up. On October 1st, Brown and Brown make their RIMS Webinars debut by discussing "The Future of Captives: What Risk Managers Should Think about Now." [1:27] Global Risk Consultants will return on October 8th to present "The 2027 Risk Agenda: 10 Engineering Priorities Risk Leaders Should Act on Now". [1:37] On Oct. 15, Verisk Maplecroft will lead the session "Beyond the Horizon: Turning External Risk Into Decision-Ready Insight". [1:46] On Oct. 22, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders". [1:57] Origami Risk returns on October 29th to present "Managing Insurance Programs at Scale: What Complex Portfolios Require". [2:06] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics". Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to register. [2:17] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:36] On with the Show! Our guest today is Roy Hock, the Director of Risk Finance & Casualty Insurance at Valero, one of the world's largest oil refineries. We will discuss what it takes to future-proof Valero's risk program, and we will discuss Energy Awareness Month in October. [3:08] You may know Roy from his presence in the RIMS Houston Chapter. He is a former president of that chapter, and you probably saw him at the RIMS Texas Regional in 2026. [3:23] Announcement: The speaker's views are his own, and not necessarily the views of Valero. [3:29] I'm looking forward to hearing how he manages risk for Valero, so let's get to it! [3:34] Interview! Roy Hock, welcome to RIMScast! [3:48] Roy started working for an insurance company right out of school. Most of his career has been in Houston. For the last six years, he has been in San Antonio at Valero. [4:03] Roy shares his early career path: underwriting, reinsurance, broker. Then he got his ARM. One of his friends was looking for a risk manager for a startup in Houston. Roy took the opportunity. He loved it until it was sold. [4:55] Roy moved on to another job. After a couple of years, Valero approached him, looking for a risk manager with experience in the oil and gas industry, for a job in San Antonio. Roy said yes. It's a wonderful city. He was very excited to be given the opportunity. [5:21] Roy says, six years later, he's Director of Risk Finance & Casualty Insurance, and loving every minute of it. [5:52] Roy says his work days are varied. Every day is an exci
- Sep 15, 202645 min
Beyond Thoughts & Prayers: Safety and Security at Houses of Worship with Sal Lifrieri
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. In this episode, Justin interviews Sal Lifrieri, former NYPD detective and director for NYC's Office of Emergency Management during the 9/11 attacks. Sal is the author of the new book, Leading Through Chaos: What Decades in Intelligence, Crisis, and Chaos Taught Me About Leadership. As a security and counterterrorism expert, Sal Lifrieri draws on a 40-year career spanning homicide investigations, hostage negotiations, intelligence operations, emergency management, and corporate security. His experience offers timely lessons on how leaders can anticipate threats, respond decisively, and protect citizens during our most challenging and uncertain moments. Justin and Sal discuss practical, layered security for houses of worship, often involving volunteers, controlling access, and knowing who is entering the building, all while maintaining a spirit of welcome. They discuss what should happen well before a disruption to a service, what responses work if a person disrupts a service, and what roles different respondents, including law enforcement, can play. Sal points out that the best deterrent is intelligence information, and he advises how staff can get information before the service. Listen for Sal's advice on security teams, pre-planning, and having a well-defined evacuation strategy. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Sal Lifrieri, a security and terrorism expert. We will discuss tips for how to keep houses of worship safe, especially during the High Holy Days. But first… [:45] RIMS-CRMP: RIMS Certification Week will be held from September 21st through the 25th. There is a link to the events in this episode's show notes, including three free webinars. The week is a global celebration of the RIMS Certified Risk Management Professional certification. [1:02] It is a virtual event for you to learn about the certification, how it can strengthen your career and organization, and understand how the RIMS-CRMP is shaping the future of risk management. [1:13] A link to Certification Week is in this episode's show notes. You can also find it at RIMS.org/Webinars. [1:19] Webinars: There are lots more RIMS Webinars coming up. On September 17th, AXA XL returns to present "Beyond the Loss Count: What Property Claims Reveal about Frequency, Severity, and Resilience." [1:32] On October 1st, Brown and Brown make their RIMS Webinars debut by discussing "The Future of Captives: What Risk Managers Should Think about Now." [1:42] Global Risk Consultants will return on October 8th to present "The 2027 Risk Agenda: 10 Engineering Priorities Risk Leaders Should Act on Now". [1:52] On Oct. 15, Verisk Maplecroft will lead the session "Beyond the Horizon: Turning External Risk Into Decision-Ready Insight". [2:01] On Oct. 22, Zurich returns to tell us all about "Cybercrime, Fraud and AI: Real-World Threats and Practical Defenses for Business Leaders". [2:13] Origami Risk returns on October 29th with a session that will be announced shortly. [2:19] On Nov. 5th, Riskonnect returns to deliver the session "Signal Over Noise: Smarter Risk Analytics". Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to register. [2:30] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:48] On with the Show! Our guest today has 40 years of experience leading through high-pressure situations. He is a former New York Police Department Detective 1st Grade. [3:00] He served on the department's elite Hostage Negotiation Team and later, the Protective Operations Unit within the Intelligence Division, overseeing Protective Intelligence and Threat Investigations for the Mayor of New York City. [3:14] He is the author of a new book, Leading Through Chaos: What Decades in Intelligence, Crisis and Chaos Taught Me About Leadership. He is here to discuss safety precautions and preparedness for houses of worship. [3:30] His name is Sal Lifrieri, and you may know him from his RIMS events appearances and sessions. [3:37] This is going to be a really great dialog, not just for RIMS members,
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