NEW YORK (March 18, 2014) — RIMS has announced six “Hot Topic Sessions” scheduled for RIMS 2014 Annual Conference & Exhibition on April 27th – 30th in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The “Hot Topic Sessions” are selected by RIMS Annual Conference Programming Committee and include educational presentations that explore some of the most pressing issues facing risk professionals.
This year’s “Hot Topic Sessions” are:
AVOIDING CYBER LIABILITY PITFALLS–LESSONS LEARNED FROM RISK MANAGERS, LEGAL AND FORENSIC EXPERTS
Monday, April 28th 2 – 4 p.m.
How prepared is your organization for a cyber-attack? Hear from leading experts who will share lessons learned, and provide insight into prevention, mitigation and response.
Presenters: Jim Morley, Manager, Risk Analysis, Deere & Company; Katherine Keefe, Breach Response Services, Beazley Group; Steve Visser, Managing Director, Disputes & Investigations Navigant Consulting Inc.; Theodore Kobus III, Partner, BakerHostetler.
FOREIGN ACCOUNT TAX COMPLIANCE ACT (FATCA)
Monday, April 28th 2 – 3 p.m.
As FATCA becomes effective on July, 1 2014, this educational session will explore its implications on organizations and strategies for risk practitioners to better understand and manage its phased implementation.
Presenter: Denise Hintzke, Global Tax Leader - Foreign Account Tax Compliance, Deloitte Tax LLP.
GLOBAL WARMING – SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION
Monday, April 28th 4 – 5 p.m.
On December 24, 2013, nineteen-year-old Parker Liautaud took the final steps in an epic journey from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole – marking the culmination of the Willis Resilience Expedition. During this session, Parker will discuss the scientific observations from his journey.
Presenter: Parker Liautaud, Speaker, Leader, 2013 Willis Resilience Expedition.
HOW WILL THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA AFFECT YOUR EMPLOYMENT POLICIES?
Tuesday, April 29th 1:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Join a lively panel discussion on insurance coverage issues, drug testing (postoffer, postaccident, random and reasonable suspicion), model workplace drug policies, law enforcement, regulatory issues and hear how local experts in Colorado are handling the legalization of marijuana at the forefront of this emerging issue.
Presenters: Ronald Thackery, Senior Vice President, Professional Services, American Medical Response; Vance Knapp, Attorney, Sherman & Howard L.L.C.; Bryan Molen, Vice President Aon Risk Solutions; Ashley Kilroy, Executive Director of Marijuana Policy, Mayor's Office Denver, CO; Kelly Rosenberg, Assistant Attorney General, Revenue & Utilities Section Colorado Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General, Denver, CO.
LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE COLORADO FIRE AND FLOODS
Wednesday, April 30th 9 – 11 a.m.
In the wake of severe natural disasters that afflicted the state, local experts will lead a panel discussion that explores the challenges encountered by counties, towns, families and businesses, as well as the hurdles that remain as part of the long-term recovery process.
Presenters: John Mencer, Executive Director, Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership; Troy Staples, Corporate Preparedness Manager, American Red Cross; Kerri Nelson, State Recovery Office; Bob Cutter, Founder, Colorado Springs Together Partnership.
TRIA: IF A TREE FALLS IN THE WOODS . . .
This panel discussion will explore the consequences of TRIA’s expiration including its impact on insurance policies from auto to workers’ compensation. This session is hosted by RIMS External Affairs Committee.
Wednesday, April 30th 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presenters: Janice Ochenkowski, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Emil Metropoulos, Senior Vice President, Guy Carpenter & Co.
For a complete description of these “Hot Topic Sessions”, visit www.RIMS.org/HotTopics.
About RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition
Launched in 1963, RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition attracts some 10,000 risk and insurance professionals at all experience levels, business executives with risk management interests, brokers, insurers and service providers for the ultimate educational and networking experience. The four-day event offers more than 150 educational sessions, keynote presentations, special events and an expansive Exhibit Hall with nearly 400 exhibitors. Following Denver, the event will be hosted in New Orleans in 2015. For more information, visit www.RIMS.org/RIMS14.