IIRSM director appointment will strengthen links between insurance and safety sectors

LONDON - July 4, 2013 - PRLog -- THE CEO of THB UK and Cardinus Risk Management has been made a non-executive director of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Andy Hawkes ACII has led THB UK as chief executive since September 2003. The company distributes insurance schemes and provides underwriting expertise, as well as delivering risk management solutions relating to the workplace through its Cardinus Risk Management brand.

Commenting on his appointment Mr Hawkes said, “It is a great honour to be asked to join the IIRSM board and I hope to be able to support the executive team over the coming months and years to help them grow the membership and to meet the clear vision of helping safety and risk professionals make the world we work in a safer place.

“I am keen to forge relationships with the insurance sector and have already introduced the Chartered Insurance Institute executive to the IIRSM team and know there is significant synergy between the two.”

The IIRSM is a professional body for health and safety practitioners and specialists in related fields who have a health and safety remit. It was set up to advance standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world. With more than 9,000 members in more than 70 countries, the IIRSM is a leading institute for professional risk managers.

Cardinus Risk Management has been producing and supplying risk management services and e-learning courses since 1995. Its customers include many of the world’s leading organisations, a large number of small and medium-sized organisations and central government departments.

Its innovative online assessment and e-learning solutions save money and help organisations to comply with legislation. Products are endorsed by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and have won numerous awards.

For more information about cost-effective e-learning and other Cardinus products telephone 020 7469 0200, email info@cardinus.com or visit www.cardinus.com.

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Notes to Editors

Cardinus directors, experts and consultants are available for interview and quotes on industry issues. The full range of Cardinus consultancy services can be seen on its website, www.cardinus.com (http://www.cardinus.com/#_blank) or you can telephone 0207 469 0200 (UK) 1-866-966-3420 (US).

About Cardinus

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