RIMS WA Chapter Newsletter

Shaping the Future of Risk

Hello RIMS Washington Chapter Members and Supporters!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Happy 2024!

It was wonderful to see such a large turnout at our November 30th holiday social at Derby! Thank you to everyone who attended. This year we’ve had the honor of supporting YWCA's Gift Giving Program and donating cold-weather items to the King County Homeless Authority. A special thank you to our 2023 Chapter Sponsors and our bar sponsor, Alliant Insurance Services, for making our holiday party possible.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our in-person February 15th educational event and our March 14th Education Forum! Our Planning Committee has been hard at work developing sessions and sourcing fabulous speakers! I hope to see you there.

For more information on our upcoming monthly educational programming, please visit the Programs section of the newsletter.

If you’re not on our mailing list, you can sign-up on our Chapter Website or connect with us on LinkedIn. We appreciate any questions, feedback, or suggestions that you may have. Please contact me here or any of our board members.

I want to thank our 2024 Chapter Sponsors. Your support of our Chapter makes everything we do possible.

Hope to see you at our upcoming February 15th event!

Allison Frey

RIMS WA Chapter President

Membership Spotlight

Mary Hodges, Account Executive

Parker, Smith & Feek

Why did you join RIMS Washington and what are you hoping to get out of your membership?

I am growing my career and interested in connecting with others dedicated to risk management. I am impressed by the presence and the professionals associated within the RIMS Washington Community.

Describe your career path and current role.

I am an Account Executive in Real Estate and excited by the new possibilities at PS&F, IMA. I started my career insurance 10 years ago, during this time I have loved working with diverse clientele and developing lasting business relationships.

I hold the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation and will seek the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.

What is your favorite small/local business?

Anchor Bay Charters - they offer a personalized, beautiful tour experience of the Puget Sound

Associate Chapter Only Membership

In January 2023, we began offering Associates (Vendors, Service Practitioners) a Washington Chapter only membership, which will allow you to join Chapter events at a discount in addition to other local member benefits. This option does not include any of the member benefits associated with global RIMS membership.

RIMS Washington Chapter Member Benefits include:

Member only discounts to educational and networking events
Invitation to monthly educational events and annual Education Forum conference
Networking opportunities with local industry peers
Access to Chapter Roundtables and Rising Risk Professionals
Eligibility to volunteer for the RIMS Washington Board
Free local job postings on RIMS Washington website and LinkedIn group page
$125 annual fee

Visit our website to learn more and to submit a request for an Associate Washington Chapter Only Membership!

Get Involved and Volunteer with RIMS!

Volunteering is essential to service the goals of our chapter and support our members. Best of all, our volunteers do it because they believe in the cause and want to help. Whether you are looking for something short-term, or a longer-term involvement, we have the right opportunity for you. Your contribution will support fellowship, education, and community service by:

Sharing your knowledge and expertise
Utilizing your connections to promote RIMS
Engaging with other members to create a stronger risk management community
Supporting the next generation of risk managers
Expanding the profile and reach of RIMS to include all members of our community

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities and the various positions or committees, please contact us!

RIMS Washington Education Forum

Registration Open Now!

RIMS Washington Education Forum

Shaping the Future of Risk

March 14, 2024

Washington Athletic Club (WAC)

We’re excited to announce that registration is open for the 2024 Education Forum! Join us for a full day of education and engaging with your peers and colleagues. Sign up before February 1st and receive discounted pricing. Don’t miss this great event packed with a variety of educational topics, dynamic speakers, and networking throughout the day and happy hour. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Save the Date - Upcoming Programs

No Controls No Coverage -

Shifting Cyber Landscape

February 15, 2024

No Controls No Coverage, panel discussion with two cyber leaders, Gara Lander - SVP Chubb Cyber and Viggo Forde, Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology – Snohomish County, WA – in person event Feb 15th at 1301 5th Avenue Suite 1200, Seattle WA.

Rising Risk Professionals

Winter Event

February 27, 2024

Are you age 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in insurance and risk management? If so, please join our next Rising Risk Professionals meeting on Feb. 2th at 4:30 p.m. for happy hour and mini golf at Flatstick Pub in South Lake Union. Please RSVP by 02/13/2024.

April 2024

April's program will be a virtual event. More information about the date, time, and speakers to be announced shortly.

May 2024

Risk Manager Roundtable – closed door session for risk managers only on topics selected by the participants.

June 2024

Summer social and member appreciation event with a facilities behind the scenes tour and risk discussion followed by social activity. Date and venue to be released soon.

Sponsor Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring our Chapter and/or Education Forum Programming?

Visit our website here to check out the 2024 flyer!

Have a great idea for a future RIMS Washington session?

We are working on programming through 2024 and beyond. Do you have a great idea for a future RIMS Washington session? Reach out to us here or complete a Session Submission Form.

Rising Risk Professionals

For members age 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in Insurance & Risk Management

If you are age 35 or younger and/or with 7 years or less experience in insurance & risk management, we want to hear from you! Please contact us!

The Chapter is looking to build its Rising Risk Professionals (RRP) group in addition to finding volunteers to help plan some exciting RRP events. Sign-up to join our RRP Member list.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

RIMS Washington Chapter Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy

Our Chapter’s mission to Advance the Risk Management profession and member participation through fellowship, education, and community service supports RIMS’ Diversity & Inclusion Strategy by:

The RIMS WA Board invites members on this journey to help create a more inclusive environment for all. If you have ideas or would like to join our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion committee, please contact us.

Local Job Postings

Did you know, your organization can post your insurance and risk management job opportunities on our Chapter website at no cost? If you are interested in sharing a job opportunity, please email our Communications Directo r.

Visit our website to learn about new local job opportunities!

Thank You to our 2024 Chapter Sponsors!

A special thank you to our 2024 Chapter Sponsors.

Without your support, our educational and networking events would not be possible.

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