Risk

RIMS Canada Conference: RIMS president pushes international agenda

Almost halfway through her term as RIMS president, Nancy Chambers says the journey thus far “has had lots of breathless moments”. Hearkening back to her introductory speech as president at the San Diego RIMS Conference in April, she says her expectation for a year of adventure has been met.Most recently, Chambers participated in ALARYS’ Bermuda […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 5, 2004

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RIMS Canada Conference: Risk managers challenge service standards

Among the many impacts the insurance industry experienced as a result of the 9/11 disaster was a recognition of the abysmal state of service taking place in commercial insurance ranks. So said a panel of speakers representing all segments of the market at the RIMS Canada Conference in Winnipeg, Tuesday. The interactive session allowed delegates […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 5, 2004

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RIMS Canada Conference: Global standards for risk management sought

The search for a global standard for risk management begins with finding a common language, say speakers at the 29th annual RIMS Canada Conference being held this week in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “We see the growing emergence of a more common terminology…what that means for you and me is we have to change our language,” says […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 4, 2004

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RIMS Canada Conference: Risk managers urged to “seize the moment”

“Carpe diem”. Seize the day. Risk managers are enjoying a moment in the spotlight and now is the time to break down the corporate “silos” and push enterprise-wide risk management (ERM) to the board level. So say speakers at the 29th annual RIMS Canada Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Monday. Risk managers must “expand upon […]

By Canadian Underwriter | October 4, 2004

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