MILLICENT “MILLIE” WORKMAN

May 24, 2024, 16:14 PM

Name : MILLICENT “MILLIE” WORKMAN

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Millicent “Millie” Workman was a trailblazer in the risk management and insurance industry, a consummate risk professional who cared deeply about advancing the profession and mentoring the next generation of risk professionals. She began her career working for an excess and surplus lines brokerage and moved from there into corporate risk management. She served as Director of Risk Financing for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, as Director of Risk Management for Mueller Industries, Inc., and Director of Corporate Risk Management for Belz Enterprises. Millie was not only the first female recipient of the Business Insurance Risk Manager of the Year award in 1992 and one of the “100 Leading Women in the Insurance Industry” in 2000 by Business Insurance magazine, but also an early inductee into the Tennessee Insurance Hall of Fame in 2002. Serving on numerous professional and academic boards, Millie exemplified leadership and vision, shaping the landscape of risk management with her insights and foresight. Her tenure as President of the CPCU Society from 2005 to 2006 stood as a testament to her leadership prowess, guiding over 25,000 industry professionals with grace and distinction. She spoke to many professional groups including the CPCU Society, RIMS, ASSE, and the National Coordinating Council of Emergency Managers. She was cofounder of the Business Emergency Preparedness Council and the Memphis Disaster Recovery Business Alliance, coalitions that focus on business continuation planning. Over her years in the industry, she supported and advised many young people entering the industry, either directly or through her involvement with GIS and the University of Mississippi. Millie joined International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) in 2007 where she served as Director of Training and Education until her retirement in 2023. At IRMI she pioneered the development of five risk and insurance certification programs that will educate risk management professionals for decades to come. She also developed the curriculum for educational conferences and wrote or edited insightful articles covering all aspects of risk management for subscribers to IRMI’s Practical Risk Management reference service. Millie passed away in early 2024 and will be remembered for her leadership and southern charm, as well as her contributions of time, wisdom, and passion to the fields of risk management and insurance.