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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE BY DIANA RICH
Greetings and salutations to the friends and fans of OCRIMS. The holidays are a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for the many good things in our lives.
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NOV. MEETING RECAP--
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
We are thrilled to announce that our recent disaster preparedness meeting, hosted in partnership with the American Red Cross, was a resounding success! The event saw an impressive turnout, and we deeply appreciate the collaboration with the Red Cross.
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NOTE REGARDING OCRIMS IN DECEMBER
With the holidays at hand, we wanted to inform you that we will not be hosting a holiday event this December. Instead, we are excited to announce that we will be celebrating the New Year with a special event in January. This New Year’s event will be a fantastic opportunity for us to build camaraderie and network with one another. Additionally, we will be introducing our new board members during this event. We believe this will be a great way to start the year on a positive note and strengthen our team spirit. More details about the event, including the date, time, and location, will be shared soon. We look forward to celebrating with you and kicking off the new year together!
RIMS HONORS THREE ORGANIZATIONS
WITH THE 2024 ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT
GLOBAL AWARD OF DISTINCTION
RIMS presented three organizations with the 2024 ERM Global Award of Distinction at the recent RIMS ERM Conference in Boston: The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Paychex, and Tennessee Valley Authority.
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RIMS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE MOVES
RIMS has implemented staff promotions and welcomed new employees to ensure the Society continues to deliver exceptional resources, support, and experiences for the risk community. In addition, RIMS strengthened its partnership with the multi-faceted strategic marketing firm “mdg.”
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RIMS EXECUTIVE REPORT:
UNDERSTANDING INTERCONNECTED RISKS
Ignoring risks interactions and interconnectedness may be a company’s greatest risk, according to a new RIMS Executive Report titled, “Understanding Interconnected Risks.”
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FOUR ARRESTED AFTER VIDEOS SHOW
FAKE BEAR ATTACKS FOR INSURANCE PAYOUTS
Four Los Angeles area residents were arrested after a California Department of Insurance investigation found the suspects allegedly committed insurance fraud by claiming a bear had caused damage to their vehicles, but it was actually a person in a bear costume.
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TOP 2025 RISKS & HOW TO MITIGATE THEM
Download this report to discover the top risks and areas of audit effort anticipated for 2025, and gain forward-thinking recommendations for internal auditors to drive value in the face of today’s many disruptions.
Top 2025 Risks
WILDFIRE RISKS IN 2024
Wildfire season is slowly extending into a year-long event. In this RIMScast episode, Delos Insurance Solutions CEO Kevin Stein discusses the future of wildfire control with property fire-hardening principles and new detection and deterrent technology.
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RISK MANAGEMENT IN A CHANGING WORLD:
A DEEP DIVE INTO AXA'S 2024 FUTURE RISKS REPORT
This RIMScast discusses the findings of the AXA Future Risks Report, how it influences risk management activities and how it can help the risk management community get a jumpstart on managing the emerging risks on the horizon.
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DEVELOP A STRONG RISK CULTURE
Navigating today’s unpredictable and ever-evolving risk landscape requires more than traditional risk management practices. The goal is to build resilient, efficient, streamlined processes that are agile and adaptable. This white paper touches on three elements that can be part of an integrated solution.
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SUPPORT SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
ON GIVING TUESDAY
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. By supporting the Spencer Educational Foundation on this day, you contribute to the development of future leaders in risk management and insurance. Your donations help provide scholarships, grants, and educational opportunities for students pursuing a career in the industry. Make your contribution in support of the next generation of professionals by Tuesday, December 3
SPENCER EVENTS & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AT RISKWORLD 2025.
Spencer is now accepting sponsorships for its in-person events at RISKWORLD 2025. The events include: Spencer CNA Pickleball Social, Spencer Gallagher Golf Tournament, Spencer Sedgwick 5K Fun Run.
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AUDIT & BEYOND CONFERENCE
On October 24th, AuditBoard wrapped up the sixth annual Audit & Beyond user conference — the biggest one to date, with over 11,000 in-person and virtual registrants. Check out the highlights video, and save the date for next year’s conference in San Diego, California.
A&B Conference
RIMS AWARDS 2025: RECOGNIZE A RISK PROFESSIONAL
RIMS will honor outstanding individuals and chapters for their achievements at RISKWORLD in Chicago in early May. Submit a nomination by Jan. 6. Following is a partial list of awards:
Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award--Recognizes individuals who have contributed to the field of risk management and promotion of RIMS throughout their career.
Volunteer of the Year “Heart of RIMS” Award--Recognizes chapter volunteers who have contributed to the success of RIMS chapters and local risk communities.
Chapter of the Year Award--Recognizes chapters for exceptional strategic planning and achievement.
See the full list of awards and how to submit a nomination
THE SPEED & ACCURACY GAME: RMIS PLAYBOOK
When deciding whether to invest in a RMIS or to keep grinding risk and insurance information in Excel, risk professionals need to ultimately consider the speed and accuracy with which they can maneuver with risk, claims, and insurance processes. Let this playbook help you make decisions.
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STAYING VIGILANT: SEVEN PRACTICAL TIPS
FOR ONGOING THIRD-PARTY RISK MONITORING
December 12 10:00 am–11:00 pm PST
RIMS Member FREE | Nonmember $50
This webinar will share seven practical tips for effective third-party risk monitoring, helping you to identify new risks and take timely action to protect your business.
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RISKWORLD 2025
Gather with the global risk community in Chicago, May 4-7 for RISKWORLD. Registration is now open for RIMS members and general registration will open on December 4th.
RISKWORLD
RIMS VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Advance your risk management expertise with industry-leading virtual workshops.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are several new employment opportunities, including Information Security Analyst at UCI and Global Risk Manager at Yamaha in Cypress.
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