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January 2014 RIMS Orange County Chapter, 2913 El Camino Real #715, Tustin, CA 92782

President’s Message by Dan Reynolds

Welcome to the January 2014 Orange County RIMS newsletter! I am the new Chapter President for OCRIMS in 2014. It’s a long story, but I actually served as the OCRIMS Past President last year, 2013. I have been involved with OCRIMS and its Board of Directors off and on since 2001,

when I arrived in Southern California from Maine. The Reader’s Digest version of my career is I have worked in the insurance and risk management industry since 1976, first as a claims person with a now defunct insurance company (Kemper—I had nothing to do with their failing), then as a risk manager, and during my mid-life crisis I started an insurance agency in Ogunquit, Maine.

That’s enough about me. OCRIMS currently has approximately 215 members, and our newsletter reaches out to more than 700 people. We have monthly chapter luncheon meetings at the Orange Hill restaurant in Orange. If you have never been there, you must put this restaurant on your bucket list. It is located high up on a hill (as the name suggests) and offers spectacular views of all Orange County, just breathtaking. Information about our February 2014 luncheon meeting is located on the following pages of the newsletter.

Bridgette Castillo with St. Joseph Health System was the OCRIMS President in 2013. She did a fabulous job and worked tirelessly for our Chapter, and this year I am glad she will serve as our Past President. You should have no expectation that I could ever meet or exceed Bridgette’s efforts.

During our January 2014 luncheon meeting, OCRIMS made a $30,000-check presentation to the Cal State Fullerton Center for Insurance Studies to initiate a perpetual scholarship for students with an interest in an insurance and risk management career--really cool! The donation was made possible through the support of our members and, particularly, our generous chapter Executive Sponsors: Willis, Aon, Marsh and the Carl Warren Company.

I invite you to participate with OCRIMS in 2014. We have several committees for which we are looking for new members to serve, be it risk managers or vendors--all are welcome. Be brave and email me at riskydanr@gmail.com (yes, that’s my real email address) and we’ll get you involved.

Finally, I sincerely hope you all have a wonderful New Year filled with happiness and good health!

Best wishes, Dan

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH: OCRIMS MONTHLY LUNCH MEETING

Cyber Risk – Insuring Privacy/Network Security Perils Speakers: Scott Uhl, Senior Vice President of EWI Specialty Casualty E&S

Matt Donovan, Technology Underwriting Leader at Hiscox

See next page for additional information

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 OCRIMS Monthly Lunch Meeting

CYBER RISK – INSURING PRIVACY/NETWORK SECURITY PERILS

Speakers: Scott Uhl, Senior Vice President of EWI Specialty Casualty E&S Matt Donovan, Technology Underwriting Leader at Hiscox

Time: 11:30 a.m. – Social Gathering/Reception Noon – Lunch 12:40 p.m. – Program 1:30 p.m. – Adjourn

Where: Orange Hill Restaurant, 6410 E. Chapman in Orange

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers with reservation by 4:00 p.m. on Thurs., Feb 6th. $45 for late reservations/walk-ins. (Walk-ins are not guaranteed a meal.)

Online registration is now available for Chapter events!

Click the following link to go to the registration page, where you can enter your contact information and select the payment method (online or at the door).

Want to go to the head of the line? Pay online, and bring your receipt. http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kbpblmeab&oeidk=a07e8solyms1242eb1e

Note: OCRIMS will send a follow-up email regarding registration to addresses pulled from the RIMS Message Center database, and your contact preferences must be set to “Yes” in the database to receive the announcement via email. If you’ve received this newsletter by direct email, you probably have your contact preferences set to “Yes” in the database, but if you want to make sure, follow the simple steps outlined under “OCRIMS Database Management System,” as indicated on the next to last page of the newsletter. Contact Zareen Chaudhry at (714)246-5988 with any questions regarding the registration process.

FEBRUARY MEETING SPEAKERS

Scott Uhl is a Senior Vice President of EWI Specialty Casualty E&S, a wholesale and co-brokerage insurance intermediary with risk consulting capabilities. Scott’s core placement and consulting focus is on Directors, Officers and Corporate Securities Liability (D&O), Technology Errors & Omissions, Cyber Security, Hedge and Private Equity Fund Liability, Professional Liability for the healthcare and legal industries, Employment Practices Liability (EPLI) and Fiduciary Liability insurance. Scott earned his B.A. from Cal State University, Chico in Economic Geography. Post-graduate studies include international finance at the

University of Nevada and securities analysis at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a former two-term advisory board member of the North Texas Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Matt Donovan is a Technology Underwriting Leader at Hiscox. Hiscox is a leading specialist insurer, focusing on specific types of insurance that many other insurers find too complex to insure. By challenging convention in each specific market, the company offers market-leading products and services to US businesses. For more than 15 years, Hiscox has provided tailored insurance coverage for technology industry businesses. Hiscox’s products, underwriting approach and claims management expertise keep pace with the changing face of technology and the law that applies. It is a leading specialist insurer with in-depth knowledge of the technology industry and its unique exposures.

THANK YOU!!

THE OCRIMS NEWSLETTER TEAM WOULD LIKE TO THANK BRIDGETTE CASTILLO FOR ALL OF HER EFFORTS AS PRESIDENT OF OCRIMS IN 2013!

YOU DID A GREAT JOB AND WE ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU!

JANUARY LUNCH MEETING REVIEW by Diana Rich

OCRIMS welcomed in 2014 with its traditional workers’ compensation update. The meeting was

well-attended and featured top-notch presenters.

James Bradley, VP of Strategic Management at Reny Company, shared with us some sobering statistics on the pervasive fraud still occurring in California. For 2011-12 (the latest year data are available) district attorneys statewide reported a total of 819 arrests, prosecuted 1,332 cases, and had 708 convictions with restitution of over

$53 million awarded. The fight against fraud is far from over: It is estimated that, of the $125 million in known or paid fraud, there is another $126 million in hidden or unreported fraud. Experts estimate the total cost in the US of medical fraud across all lines is $90 billion. Employers are encouraged to work with their claims administrators and insurers to understand the scope of fraud-prevention activities and what they can do to join the fight. A copy of the handout provided by James Bradley is available at www.ocrims.org.

Judge Ellen Flynn, Associate Chief Justice in charge of the 12 Southern California WCAB offices, graciously stepped in for Katherine Zalewski, Chief Counsel of the California Department of Industrial Relations, who was called away at the last minute. Judge Flynn gave us some highlights of WCAB operations, and what we can look forward to in 2014.

One exciting development is the introduction of a new program for remote appearances from CourtCall. Parties will be able to handle routine matters via conference, saving considerable time and energy. Most WCABs in Southern California are participating in the pilot program, and early feedback is very favorable.

The WCAB has revised its Policies and Procedures manual to reflect the changes in workers’ compensation since the last version was published in 2003. Among the changes: Index 1.155 gives judges the power to “… require that all parties appearing in the courtroom be dressed appropriately and conduct themselves properly for a courtroom setting.” Anyone who has been to the WCAB lately will be watching to see how this turns out. Interested in your own copy of the Policies and Procedures? You can download all 71 pages at http://www.dir.ca.gov/wcab/wcab_policy_proceduremanual/Policy_andProcedure_Manual.pdf.

Judge Flynn presented an update from Destie Overpeck, Acting Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, on the progress the Division has made in enacting the regulations required to implement SB 863. Among these are fee schedules for various services, new rules for Qualified Medical Examiners (QMEs), Independent Medical Review (IMR), Independent Bill Review (IBR), benefit notices, and Medical Provider Networks (MPNs). A lot has been accomplished. A copy of the handout provided by Judge Flynn is available at www.ocrims.org.

We’d like to thank Laura Clifford, Executive Director of the Employers Fraud Task Force, for her assistance in securing our speakers. www.fraudtaskforce.com.

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CSUF CENTER FOR INSURANCE STUDIES $30,000 ENDOWMENT by Bridgette Castillo

The mission of OCRIMS is to advance education, communication and professionalism in the risk management community, which is why we started a relationship with Dr. Weili Lu (Director of the Center for Insurance Studies at Cal State Fullerton) 15 years ago. We’ve contributed our time, knowledge, guidance and more than $60,000 in scholarship funds during this long-standing relationship. We are honored to be investing in the Orange County community to develop young risk professionals.

At the OCRIMS lunch meeting on January 7, our Chapter presented the Center for Insurance Studies at California State University, Fullerton with a check for $30,000. The endowment is for the development of risk management coursework, general program support and ultimately, development of a risk management and insurance undergraduate degree. The endowment will provide $1,000 in student scholarship(s) annually to qualified students in perpetuity. The Dean of the Mihalyo College of Business and Economics, Dr. Anil Puril, and the Director of the Center for Insurance Studies, Dr. Weili Lu,

graciously accepted the endowment on behalf of California State University, Fullerton. The endowment was presented by Al Gorski (RIMS Board member), Bridgette Castillo (2013 OCRIMS President), Cristin McAllister (OCRIMS Past President), and Marybeth Hughes (OCRIMS Past President).

TRIA WILL BE RENEWED, P-C PANEL AGREES written by Caroline McDonald photo by Don Pollard

Reprinted from Risk Management Monitor, the official blog of Risk Management magazine.

Insurance industry experts in a panel discussion agreed that while terrorism risks are changing, they believe the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), set to expire Dec. 31, 2014, will be reauthorized by Congress. In fact, a poll taken at the annual Property/Casualty Insurance Joint Industry Forum found that 93% of attendees believe TRIA will be renewed.

“In the U.S., we’re moving away from the risk of catastrophic-scale terrorism. But we are probably more likely to have the Boston Marathon type of terrorism,” said Stephen Flynn, professor of political science and founding director of the Center for Resilience Studies at Northeastern University in Boston.

The reasons are that, “The know-how to carry out these low-end acts is pervasive and the opportunities for this type of terrorism are relatively high. Because they can be conducted on a small scale, they are difficult to plan for in advance and intercept,” he explained, adding, “In my mind there is no question that the feds need to play a backstop role. This isn’t a natural market. It’s not a natural disaster environment. The role an industry can play in educating about risk and engaging mitigation measures is a very useful public policy outcome of the feds playing a role as a backstop.”

The six-member panel was moderated by Julie Rochman, president and CEO of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.  

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Robert H. Easton, executive deputy superintendent of the insurance division at the New York Department of Financial Services [pictured above with John Huff, director of the Missouri Department of Insurance] said, “We would like to see TRIA in some form become permanent so we don’t have to have this discussion every few years.”

Easton added, “The political reality is that this is unlikely to occur, but our view is that if anybody should be taking one of the more extreme views it is New York. The program has been critical to insuring that there is sufficient capacity in the marketplace.”

Huff agreed that it needs to be renewed, but noted that TRIA should not be a “big state, small state issue.” Rather it should be supported by states of all sizes. “Missouri has a significant urban, suburban and rural presence,” he said.

Jay Gelb, managing director and senior equity analyst for Barclays believes TRIA will be reauthorized at the last minute. If reauthorization doesn’t happen, “It would be concerning from an investment viewpoint,” however, “Insurers could underwrite the exposure or limit their concentrations in target areas, especially in lines where losses cannot be excluded, such as workers compensation.”

Matthew Mosher, senior vice president and chief rating officer for the A.M. Best Company observed that while insurers can, indeed, manage the risk of terrorism, and even avoid it, “What does that do for the nation as a whole? When you look at the impact of TRIA, it comes down to how much risk you want individuals to absorb. At this point insurers are not able to provide a large amount of coverage without a backstop.”

In terms of adjustments to the program, Easton said, “We would like to see the inclusion of cyber as a risk that TRIA addresses. The cyber world is very different today than even 12 or 13 years ago.”

 

NEWS FROM RIMS

In our effort to keep the membership informed, we have elected to share the following article pulled from the RIMS website.

RIMS COMMENDS THE FIO FOR ISSUING ITS INSURANCE REGULATION MODERNIZATION REPORT

 

In early December 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) released a report on how to modernize the country’s insurance regulation system. While the RIMS External Affairs Committee reviews the report’s findings, the Society is pleased that the FIO has taken this important step toward improving the inconsistent system of laws currently regulating both domestic and international insurance.

“RIMS strongly supported the creation of the Federal Insurance Office as a first step toward needed federal regulation of the insurance market,” said Carolyn Snow, RIMS Board Director. “There is no question that commercial insurers,

producers and policyholders would benefit from more consistency and uniformity in terms and conditions when insurance is purchased from a single insurer.

Opportunities to streamline the insurance purchasing process are a priority for this Society and we’re happy to see the FIO make progress to enhance regulations.”

In December 2011, RIMS filed a comment letter to the FIO with the Society’s recommendations for insurance regulations. Issues in the letter included:

A recommendation to counter the inherent weakness in the state-based system that allows states to legislate variance to national standards or model laws or simply apply or interpret these standards in a manner that diverges from any national standard.

RIMS identified the lack of uniformity in licensing requirements, new product entry, requirements, or terms and conditions, without any sound policy justification for differences as creating significant barriers to entry into the market.

In regards to insurance subsidiaries of groups that are internationally active, RIMS advocated in favor of credit to be given to the capital held at the subsidiary level and that capital requirements should be the same for domestic and international insurers and subsidiaries. The Society noted that disparate regulations could lead to lower credit ratings, higher borrowing costs for international groups, as well as affect capacity and therefore increase cost of insurance to consumers.

NEWS FROM RIMS

In our effort to keep the membership informed, we have elected to share the following article pulled from the RIMS website.

CAROLYN SNOW NAMED 2014 PRESIDENT OF RIMS

Society Introduces 2014 Officers & Board of Directors 

NEW YORK — RIMS has announced that Carolyn M. Snow, CPCU will lead the Society as president for the 2014 term, effective January 1.

Ms. Snow is the Director of Risk Management for Humana Inc. She has been a member of RIMS for 14 years and on its Board of Directors for seven years. Previously, Ms. Snow served as the society’s Treasurer, Secretary and Director of External Affairs. She is a member of RIMS Kentuckiana/Bluegrass Chapter.

“Risk management has arrived,” said Ms. Snow. “Business leaders around the world realize that this business function can do more than just protect assets. Risk practitioners are being called on to identify and create value for their organizations and, now, have a tremendous opportunity to contribute to their companies’ strategic direction.”

Snow continued, “But, it’s not enough to just acknowledge the evolution of risk management. With an emphasis on resources that support tomorrow’s

leaders, the Society’s global initiatives and that draw from our membership’s vast knowledge and expertise, RIMS will provide our global network of risk practitioners with a clear vision of the future of the profession to better equip them to advance their risk programs through 2020 and beyond.”

Officers on RIMS 2014 Board of Directors:

President: Carolyn M. Snow, CPCU; Director, Risk Management, Humana Inc.

Vice President: Richard J. Roberts, Jr., RF, ALCM, ARM, ARME, CPCU; Corporate Risk Manager, Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.

Treasurer: Julie C. Pemberton, ARM; Director, Enterprise Risk and Insurance Management, Outerwall Inc.

Corporate Secretary: Nowell R. Seaman, CIP, CRM; Director Global Risk Management, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MANAGER, SAFETY & LOSS CONTROL—BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Restaurant Support Center in Huntington Beach is looking to hire a Safety & Loss Control Manager, who will report to the Senior Director of Risk Management. The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of safety for a multi-state restaurant operation, brewery operation and Restaurant Support Center.

Areas of Responsibility: Analysis of reported incidents to identify root cause and ensure proper corrective

recommendations have been generated to reduce or eliminate hazards. Perform on-site Property/Liability inspections of restaurant and brewery operations to identify

and evaluate hazardous conditions and make recommendations for corrective measures to minimize risk.

Oversee the development, coordination and implementation of comprehensive employee-training programs, including safety education and programs designed to support operational efficiency.

Develop and oversee safety-incentive programs. Communicate with management on issues related to safety guidelines, policies, procedures and

compliance. Oversee the coordination and implementation of OSHA-required training. Communicate and coach restaurant and support center management teams regarding safety-

related issues and recommend appropriate actions. Monitor accident investigations and follow up to verify effectiveness of resolution, remedy

and/or repair. Ensure compliance to Company safety programs and procedures. Overall management of Company Safety Matters binder, updating as necessary. Maintain and update Company Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP). Promote and support a strong safety culture across the organization.

Key Skills and Requirements: Working knowledge of Federal and California OSHA standards. Working knowledge of basic restaurant fire safety and emergency-response requirements. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. ARM Professional designation preferred. Minimum of five years related experience in safety with an emphasis on workers’

compensation and general liability. Fluent in Spanish is a plus. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relational databases. Willingness to travel.

Posting Expiry Date: February 10, 2014 To apply, please submit an online application at www.bjsrestaurants.com.

 

 

 

 

Save the Date! 

The California Legislative Delegation invites you to participate in the

6th Annual RIMS on the Mall,

putting you front and center for current California legislative issues.

As a participant in RIMS on the Mall, you will be an important part of this intensive experience. You will learn and experience:

The keys to effective lobbying Talking points relating to challenges critical to the risk management community Communicating and sharing insights with fellow risk managers

Meetings with State legislators and key staff will give you the chance to represent your Chapter and voice positions on issues important to the risk management community. Guest speakers scheduled to appear include: Christine Baker, Director, Department of Industrial Relations Mark Rakich, Chief Consultant, California State Assembly Insurance Committee Gideon Baum, Consultant to the California State Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee Lori Kammerer, Principal, Kammerer and Company  ………. More speakers to be added soon!   Affordable Care Act/Medicare Update   California Insurance Commissioner’s Office   Risk Management Roundtable of current challenges and issues 

 Tuesday, March 18:  Registration begins at 10:00; presentations begin at 11:00 (Lunch provided) 

Networking reception begins at 5:30 (Light dinner provided)  

Wednesday, March 19:  Legislative visits begin at 9:00 (Continental breakfast provided)  

There is no charge to attend; participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging. 

Stay tuned for more details!  

Interested in sponsoring RIMS on the Mall?   Contact Nathan Bacchus at RIMS for details.  nbacchus@rims.org 

 

RIMS on MALLthe

March 18‐19, 2014 Sacramento, CA 

Risk Assessment Methods* February 10-11 | San Diego

Risk assessment lies at the heart of every risk management process. The information generated by risk assessment informs or validates decisions your organization makes.

This workshop will describe a broad range of risk assessment techniques from the ISO 31010 Risk Assessment Standard.

Learn to determine the best risk assessment methods suitable for your organization and apply them accordingly within your organization's risk management framework.

Note: Given the range of techniques covered, this workshop provides limited in-depth technical guidance. Exercises are designed to help participants apply key and common risk assessment methods.

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This workshop will cover:

Definitions of risk assessment terms and techniques Selection criteria and organizational factors in relation to the

RIMS Risk Maturity Model Common challenges and requirements for success Conducting a risk assessment based on organizational needs Reporting and communicating results to decision-makers and external

stakeholders

Instructor: Jan Mattingly, BA, CRM, CIP, ABCP President, Risk Results Consulting

*Denotes a RIMS Fellow® Workshop.

OCRIMS NEWS & HAPPENINGS

OCRIMS OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2014

All Primary Deputy Members of OCRIMS were given the opportunity to vote to help elect the 2014 OCRIMS officers and Board of Directors. Voting was open through November 30th of 2013. Here are the OCRIMS officers and Board of Directors for 2014:

President - Dan Reynolds

Vice President - Zareen Chaudhry

Treasurer - Ron Gray

Secretary - Greg Wren

RIMS Delegate & Past President - Bridgette Castillo

Directors - Laura Bautista, Michael Morgan, Mike Simmons, Chris Taylor, Tom Walsh

FREE EVENT IN ANAHEIM

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association will be holding a free event on February 18th in Anaheim. OCRIMS members are invited to attend the informative seminar, which will be held at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim. Entitled “Strategic Advantages of Captives,” the seminar will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a specific schedule as follows:

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Captive Owner Luncheon (Reserved for captive owners only) 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Seminar - Part 1 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Seminar - Part 2 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Reception

The following experts will be participating and sharing their experience with the group:

Kimberly Aday, CFO and Treasurer, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group.

Dave Provost, Deputy Commissioner, Captive Insurance Division, Department of Financial Regulation, State of Vermont.

Phil England, Anderson Kill.

Steve Wilder, Vice President, Risk Management, The Walt Disney Company.

The event is free, but you must register in advance. For complete details and to register online, please visit the VCIA website: www.vcia.com.

Special recognition goes to the following sponsors: the State of Vermont; Anderson Kill, Liptz & Associates CPAs, HKG CPAs.

NEWS FROM RIMS

In our effort to keep the membership informed, we have elected to share the following article pulled from the RIMS website.

REGISTRATION FOR RIMS '14 IS NOW OPEN

RIMS Increases Educational Offerings By 60 Percent 

NEW YORK — Registration is now open for RIMS 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The conference and exhibition is widely considered the premier risk management and insurance industry event and has received accolades for offering thought-provoking educational sessions and invaluable networking opportunities. The four-day conference is scheduled for April 27th – 30th in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center.

“As risk professionals take on a more strategic role within their organizations, RIMS stands ready to support them, no matter their industry or approach to this evolving business capability,” said RIMS Executive Director Mary Roth. “RIMS recognizes risk

professionals’ never-ending pursuit for knowledge. We couldn’t be more pleased to offer them more than 160 educational sessions and more networking events on and off the exhibit floor that will unquestionably enhance their overall RIMS 2014 experience.”

WHAT’S NEW AT RIMS 2014

EDUCATION BOOST – RIMS has increased the number of educational offerings by 60 percent, now offering more than 160 sessions.

NEW SESSION CATEGORIES – Enhanced educational categories and levels to better reflect the needs of today’s risk professionals.

“MEMBERS-ONLY” HOTELS – Convenience has inspired new policies to ensure that members’ and full-conference attendees’ visit to Denver is enjoyable.

INNOVATION SHOWCASE – Exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to take the stage and share corporate announcements, demonstrate their latest products and services at this mini-forum located at the heart of the exhibit floor.

EXHIBIT-FLOOR ROUNDTABLES – RIMS has taken educational sessions out of the traditional conference room setting onto the more conveniently located exhibit floor.

POST-CONFERENCE EVENT – For the first time, attendees are invited to join RIMS in a post-conference United States Olympics Complex Education Trip.

For more information about keynote speakers, the conference program, networking events and to register, visit www.RIMS.org/RIMS14.

 

Get the Risk Training You Need in 2014! If advancing your risk knowledge is on your to-do list this year, one thing to consider is training for both you and your team. RIMS offers a wide variety of in-person workshops and online learning opportunities designed to fit your evolving business needs.

Save $175 off any in-person workshop when you register by January 24th. Use code: Risk2014.

Webinars The Evolving Role of the Risk Professional Thursday, January 16 Thursday, January 23 (Presented in Spanish) What's Over the Horizon? 2014 Thursday, February 13

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) DQ 101: Introduction to Decision Quality February 2014 (offered all month)

View all educational opportunities.

Early Bird Discount: Save $75 when you register 30 days in advance for any workshop. Bonus Offer: Enroll by January 24th and save an extra $100 off the early bird rates ($175 total value**). Use discount code: Risk2014. Register now!

*Denotes a RIMS Fellow® Workshop. Learn more. **Bonus offer applies to new workshop registrations only. The full $175 discount value only applies if the early bird rate has not expired.

In-Person Workshops Risk Assessment Methods* February 10 - 11 | San Diego Cyber Risk: Privacy and Data Security Risk Management* February 24 - 25 | Houston Enterprise Risk Management* February 26 - 28 | New York April 7 - 9 | Montreal Fundamentals of Insurance March 24 - 25 | Chicago

Risk Management Techniques: Gaining the Risk Advantage March 26 - 27 | Chicago

RIMS '14 Pre-Conference Workshops Contractual Risk Transfer* April 26 - 27 | Denver Integrating Enterprise Risk Management and Strategic Planning* April 26 - 27 | Denver

 

2014 RIMS Western Regional Conference September 22 – 25, 2014

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Postcards … ~ People look and see beauty, attractions and fun!

~ Risk managers look and see danger, lawsuits and financial impact.

The Southern California RIMS chapters of Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego are teaming up to bring you the 2014 Western Regional Conference.

At the beautiful … San Diego Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

SAVE THE DATE!!! September 22 – 25, 2014

 

ORANGECOUNTYCHAPTEROFRIMS2014Roster

Name      Company        E‐mail Address 

Laura Bautista     Ingram Micro Inc.      Laura.Bautista@ingrammicro.com 

Tim Carlson    Willis Group        tim.carlson@willis.com     

Bridgette Castillo  St. Joseph Health       Bridgette.Castillo@stjoe.org 

Zareen Chaudhry  Allergan, Inc.        Chaudhry_Zareen@allergan.com 

Laura Davis    CorVel Corporation      Laura_Davis@Corvel.com 

Meagan Finegan  Century Pacific        MeaganF@CenturyPacificOnline.com 

Zach Gifford    California State University    zgifford@calstate.edu 

Ron Gray    Accent Care Inc.      RGray@accentcare.com 

Michael Landa    Athens Administrators      mlanda@athensadmin.com 

Michael Morgan  Fluidmaster, Inc.      MMorgan@fluidmaster.com 

Cristin McAllister            cristimmcallister@gmail.com 

Maggie Reynaga            mreynaga1@gmail.com 

Dan Reynolds               riskydanr@gmail.com 

Diana Rich              dianarich@earthlink.net 

Vaughn Shelton   Happy 2 Oblige        vaughn4@cox.net 

Mike Simmons    Riverside Cmty. College Dist.    Michael.Simmons@rccd.edu 

Chris Taylor    UCI          cntaylor@uci.edu 

Tom Walsh    Sully‐Miller Contracting     twalsh@sully‐miller.com   

Greg Wren    St. Joseph Health      Gregory.Wren@stjoe.org 

RIMS Chapter Liaison 

Al Gorski    OCTA          AGorski@octa.net 

 

 

OCRIMS NEWS & HAPPENINGS

OCRIMS MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

OCRIMS has published an updated Membership Directory. The Membership Directory is posted on the Chapter’s website: www.ocrims.org. We hope that all members will find the directory to be a useful tool.

The listings in the directory were based on the information in the RIMS membership master database as of October 2011, with some last-minute updates. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information is up to date and accurate, there may be outdated information in the directory. We apologize for any errors. OCRIMS uses the RIMS Message Center to maintain its contact database. You can update or correct your RIMS profile and contact preferences through the RIMS Message Center:

http://www1.rims.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=verify.

The Chapter affiliation is at the very bottom, so be sure to choose OCRIMS. If you have any questions about your contact preferences or accessing them online, contact Diana Rich at (714)321-1234 or dianarich@earthlink.net.  

RIMS CHAPTER RECOGNITION PROGRAM (CAP)

Have you recognized or experienced the occasion wherein your OCRIMS has done something exceptional? Or have you recognized where OCRIMS could reach out to the community, students or the risk management profession beyond the Chapter’s current endeavors?

These items can include (but are not limited to) the following endeavors involving OCRIMS members: Speaking engagements or submissions to print such as :

o Colleges or other institutions regarding chapter/risk/safety matters. o Press release or RIMS website officer forum or other such forums. o LinkedIn regarding chapter/risk/safety matters.

Awards/Honors/Professional Designations (such as ARM, CPCU, etc.).

Elementary school through university student outreach efforts.

Appreciation or “thank you” gestures. Community outreach activities and/or donations. Items displaying creativity or innovative approaches

or tools (i.e., to encourage chapter involvement, bring innovative approaches to a current issue, etc.).

Items showing research/analysis with regard to projects undertaken (such as membership drive, community outreach events, etc.).

If you have ideas or recognize an area of excellence, please submit the items (on a regular basis) for the current year’s Chapter Recognition Program to occhapterofrims@gmail.com.

 

OCRIMS NEWS & HAPPENINGS OCRIMS IS NOW ON LINKEDIN

OCRIMS is providing multiple ways to stay informed on what’s happening and also stay connected with other risk management professionals. We’re now using LinkedIn to share information about the upcoming monthly meetings, community-outreach events, etc. Haven’t checked out LinkedIn yet? No worries … no need to be fearful. LinkedIn is a non-intimidating website for a professional to stay connected to other professionals and join discussions, groups, etc. as much or as little as you want. Here’s all you need to do to see what OCRIMS is up to:

Go to your web browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) and type http://www.linkedin.com (or click on the link here).

If you’ve already submitted your info: 1. Click on “Groups.” Type “Orange County Chapter of RIMS “in the “search” on the right-

hand side (by the blue magnifying glass). Click “enter” on your keyboard or click on the blue magnifying glass on the right of the search field.

2. When you get to the OCRIMS chapter page, click “Join Group.” You will receive a confirmation from the group administrator sometime later.

If you haven’t already become a member: 1. Click on “Join Today” and enter your contact information (first name, last name, email, and

then choose a password). 2. Follow instructions in #1-2 above.

Need a little more one-on-one guidance or have a question? Send an email to occhapterofrims@gmail.com.  

FOLLOW OCRIMS ON TWITTER!  

Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as “tweets.” Twitter is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest information about what you find interesting. Users may subscribe to other users’ tweets – this is known as following, and subscribers are known as followers.

Through Twitter, OCRIMS can connect to members and other followers in real time. We can use Twitter to quickly share information about educational programs, gather feedback, and build relationships with members, sponsors, etc. Our handle on Twitter is @OC_RIMS, and we’re looking for more followers! For more details and to become a follower of OCRIMS on Twitter, visit http://www.twitter.com.

 

ANTARCTICA FACTS Since winter has yet to make an appearance in Southern California, think about Antarctica while you are baking in the current heat wave.

Antarctica is the highest, driest, windiest, emptiest, coldest place on earth.

An ice sheet covers all but 2.4 percent of Antarctica’s 14 million square kilometers.

At its thickest point the ice sheet is 4,776 meters deep and averages 2, 160 meters thick. This is 90 percent of all the world’s ice.

There are lots of penguins, whales, seals, and fish in Antarctica’s waters, but there are no land mammals and, as far as scientists know, no native peoples.

Eskimos and polar bears are found in the ARCTIC, not the Antarctic.

The mean annual temperature at the South Pole is minus 56 degrees F.

The continent is roughly 14 million square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). The USA is only 9.36 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles).

Scientists work on all kinds of unique projects in Antarctica, including climatology, glaciology, astronomy, UV radiation, and more. Scientists also study humans in Antarctica, doing research on how the human body adapts to cold and how the human mind and heart react to extreme isolation.

The Antarctic continent wasn’t even actually seen until 1820. No man set foot in Antarctica until 1895. The first human landing there is claimed by Henryk Bull, with a party from a whaling ship.

Most tourists who visit Antarctica visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which is accessible from Chile. There the climate is mild in comparison with the rest of the continent, and is teaming with wildlife. This part of Antarctica is sometimes called the “Banana Belt.”

All warm-blooded animals living on and around Antarctica--whales, seals, sea birds, penguins--rely on thick layers of blubber to insulate them from the cold. The layer of blubber on a Weddell seal can be up to 4 inches thick.

Plants grow in Antarctica in ice-free regions (only about 2 percent of the continent is ice-free). Lichens and moss grow in any favorable niche, including in sand, soil, rock and on the weathered bones and feathers of dead animals. Algae also grows in Antarctica.

Fifty million years ago Antarctica had a temperate climate, evergreen forests and many more kinds of animals than it has today. As the icecap slowly formed, most of the animals that lived there in ancient times were obliterated. Evidence of this once warm climate is in the fossils of plants, including fossil ferns, found by scientists.

There are many different species of penguins in Antarctica, including the gentoo, the chinstrap, the rockhopper, the king, the macaroni and more. In all there are 21 species of penguin scattered throughout the southern hemisphere.

source: http://faculty.umf.maine.edu/gretchen.legler/public.www/antarcticawebsite/coolf.htm

CONTACT PERSON FOR EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

Cristin McAllister is the contact person for employment

opportunities. If you have information or questions regarding employment opportunities, contact Cristin at (949)836-6721. With sufficient notice, OCRIMS will print relevant job openings in the monthly newsletters.

ARTICLES FOR THE NEWSLETTER

Share your creative solutions, ideas, etc. with the risk management community by contributing an article to the OCRIMS newsletter. Articles need to be submitted to Zachary Gifford by the 10th of each month to be considered for publication. To submit an article, please contact Zach at zgifford@calstate.edu or (562)951-4568. Don’t be shy; we’d love to hear from you!

GET INVOLVED WITH OCRIMS IN 2014!

OCRIMS Calendar February 11, 2014 OCRIMS MONTHLY LUNCH MEETING Cyber Risk – Insuring Privacy/

Network Security Perils Speakers: Scott Uhl, Senior Vice President of

EWI Specialty Casualty E&S Matt Donovan, Technology Underwriting Leader at Hiscox

Location: Orange Hill Restaurant in Orange

OCRIMS DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

OCRIMS maintains its contact database through the RIMS Message Center. To stay abreast of the happenings in the OC, make sure that you are registered through the RIMS Message Center, that your RIMS profile is up to date, and that you have selected your desired preferences. You do not even need to be a member of RIMS to take advantage of this great tool.

Here’s the link: http://www1.rims.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=verify. The Chapter affiliation is at the very bottom,

so be sure to choose OCRIMS.

Do you want to contact a member or friend of OCRIMS? The RIMS site allows messaging to those who are registered. Go to www.rims.org, select “Membership,” then “Member Connections” from the pull-down menu, then click the link at #4 under “Getting Started.” Or click this link: http://community.rims.org/RIMS/RIMS/Directory/FindaMember/Default.aspx.

Remember that OCRIMS provides ideal opportunities for you to stay at the forefront of risk management, and networking is a key component, as is remaining informed on what’s happening in our industry—the Message Center allows you to

do that. If you have any difficulty with the RIMS Message Center, please contact dianarich@earthlink.net.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. - Orange County Chapter

Officers Directors Committees (cont.)

President Dan Reynolds (310)223-6029

Vice President Zareen Chaudhry Allergan, Inc. (714)246-5988

Treasurer Ron Gray, ARM, CRM AccentCare Inc. (949)400-2700

Secretary Greg Wren St. Joseph Health System (949)381-4774

Past President & RIMS Delegate Bridgette Castillo, ARM St. Joseph Health System (949)381-4515

Laura Bautista, ARM Ingram Micro Inc. (714)382-2952  

Michael Morgan Fluidmaster, Inc. (949)728-2414  

Mike Simmons Riverside Community College District (949)399-2180  

Chris Taylor UCI (949)824-8772  

Tom Walsh Sully-Miller Contracting (714)578-9509

Committees

Bylaws, Employment, Golf Cristin McAllister (949)836-6721

Community Outreach Zareen Chaudhry Allergan, Inc. (714)246-5988

Education Laura Davis CorVel Corporation (949)892-9877

Executive Sponsorship Ron Gray, ARM, CRM AccentCare Inc. (949)400-2700

Finance Greg Wren St. Joseph Health System (949)381-4774  

Golf Cristin McAllister (see Bylaws) Bridgette Castillo (see Past President)

Legislation, Communications/ Webmaster Diana Rich, ARM-P (714)321-1234

Membership Laura Bautista, ARM Ingram Micro Inc. (714)382-2952

Nominating Bridgette Castillo (see Past President)

Newsletter Zachary Gifford, AIC, ARM The CSU – Office of the Chancellor (562)951-4568

Social Events Meagan Finegan Century Pacific (562) 858-0801 

DON’T FORGET

FEBRUARY 11TH – OCRIMS MONTHLY LUNCH MEETING

Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. 2913 El Camino Real #715 Tustin, CA 92782