In Person Networking and Brewery Tour

November 6, 2024

Located at the historical Alexander Keith's Brewery in Halifax, we learned about advanced analytics and new technology and the associated risk management considerations. Following the education component, attendees were able to take part in a great brewery tour, listen to live music, and enjoyed lots of time for socialization and networking. .

Education Session:

• The impact of advanced analytics and new technology (batteries, automatic storage systems, mass timber, and more) on risk management and decision making, by Daniel Kotwinski | Marsh Risk Advisory

Risk Management Retreat 2024

June 6-7, 2024

2024 marked the revival of the Risk Management Retreat on Prince Edward Island. With plenty of opportunities for networking and professional development, the retreat allowed for new connections to be made and industry information to be shared. A mixer and traditional lobster dinner was held at Carr's Oyster Bar, with great music and lots of laughs.

Professional Development and Education Sessions:

• Continuous Improvement to Ensure an Engaged Team, by Gary Cox - Senior Associate | Barrington Consulting Group 

• The Importance of Waivers and Indemnity Language, by Shannon Farrell, KC and Racha Mayaleh | Key Murray Law 

• State of the Market and Innovative Solutions to Keep You Moving, by Mark Townsend - Vice President, Account Executive | Aon Reed Stenhouse

Panel Discussion - Learning to Live with Wildfire Risk

 April 4, 2024

In 2023, Canada faced record-breaking wildfires and had the most destructive wildfire season ever recorded. In Atlantic Canada, Nova Scotia saw over 23,000 hectares burned, 200 structures lost to fire, and over $165 million in insured damage. Join us as we dig deeper into wildfire risk and prepare for the years ahead.

What are some lessons learned by fire and emergency services? How can wildfire risk be managed - and how we can learn to live with wildfire risk going forward?

The panel was comprised of industry experts:

• Erica Fleck | Halifax Regional Municipality | Director of Emergency Management
• Troy Adams | Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development for New Brunswick | Director Wildfire Management Branch
• Rannoch Harley | Crawford & Company | Director, Loss Adjusting - Atlantic Canada
  
• Scott Tingley | NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables | Manager of Forest Protection

Education Session - Cyber Security and Lessons Learned

January 18, 2024

Frank Fazio, the founder of CySAT Security Inc. will be providing a cyber security presentation on various topics such as social engineering attacks, stealing credentials, phishing, spear phishing, whaling, smishing, and a lot more other cyber security related topic! Frank’s practice is “focused on equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves online and the critical assets of the organizations they represent” ( Home | CySAT Security Inc.).

In addition to this, we’ll also be learning about the impact on cyber incidents on municipalities and infrastructure assets from Ian Fogan, Commissioner, Utilities & Infrastructure, City of Saint John / La Ville de Saint John.