As organizations attempt to deal with catastrophic risks, ERM and changes in the insurance marketplace, risk managers are often asked to not only handle insurance programs, but also to be strategic business partners. Technology can help risk professionals by reducing the amount of time spent on routine questions and simple transactions. On February 14, 2008 the Santa Clara Valley chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) will be hosting a lunch-time meeting to provide practical advice about how to use web sites and other tools to streamline the risk management workflow.
Using experience gained from working with leading technology companies, John Schaefer, the President of Global Risk Advisors (http://www.globalriskadvisors.com) will discuss the importance of aligning the technology with the departmental objectives and the unique characteristics of each firm. According to Schaefer "If new systems are put in place before understanding what they are designed to accomplish, the users will spend too much money and will not accomplish their goals." Schaefer's background as a risk manager and as a Chief Technology Officer provides him with a unique perspective on the issue.
To sign up for the event visit http://www.rims.org//
