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BCRIMA President's Letter

Welcome!

BCRIMA Members acknowledge the territories of First Nations around B.C. and the Yukon, and are grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, and rights.  We are committed to building reconciliatory relationships in our communities through our connections in the Risk and Insurance industry.

The 2024/2025 incoming Board members have reviewed and submitted a Commitment and Confidentiality Agreement, renewing their pledge to serve our Chapter and its members with the utmost of professionalism and candor. Our Chapter is working with RIMS to collaborate in updating bylaws, processes and positions with the goals to ensure inclusivity, evolve with the challenges the world has faced in the past number of years, and to continue to be relevant in these changing times.

Without volunteers we would not be able to set and accomplish our goals.  On that note, I would like to thank and introduce you to the incoming 2024 / 2025 BCRIMA Board of Directors team; 

President and So-Fun Committee Chair – Janiece Savien-Brown  

(jsavien-brown@bflcanada.ca)

Vice President – Shaun Sinclair (Shaun_Sinclair@bcit.ca)

Secretary – Thomas Ng (TNg1@richmond.ca)

Treasurer – Sandra Mayo (SMayo@miabc.org)

Facilities Director- Jared Cummins (jcummins11@my.bcit.ca)

Education / Programming – Gloria Gao  

(Gloria.Gao@colliers.com)

Webmaster & Membership Engagement – Nicole Lyne

(nicole.lyne@hubinternational.com)

RCC Delegate – Lance Kayfish (LKayfish@kelowna.ca)

Student Director – To be Confirmed

Director at Large – Stephanie Smith (smsmith@uvic.ca)

Director at Large - Denise Peters (Denise.Peters@twu.ca)

Director at Large – Sarah Morris (Sarah.Morris@icbc.com

Director at Large – Devin Baker (devin.baker@suncorpvaluations.com) 

Director at Large – Dan Hall (Dhall@BCTransit.com)

With the RIMS Canada 2024 Conference being held in Vancouver this October 6th through 9th, we look forward to welcoming our members from across the Chapter and Canada to our beautiful Province!  There will be a brunch session covering Reconciliation, Equity, Inclusion & Diversity on October 6th to welcome our members to Vancouver.  Also, BCRIMA will be hosting a Legacy celebration event to announce the winner of the Coast to Coast (C2C) Legacy Challenge at Steamworks in the afternoon of October 9th following the Conference.  Be sure to mark these events in your calendar and RSVP early – seating is limited!!

Not only do we have the privilege of having the RIMS Canada Conference in Vancouver this year, but we are also looking continue with our virtual education sessions and for members to participate in #RiskManagement #RoundTables in any of our #spokes within British Columbia and the Yukon. We are working on the framework for these events which will include a mini ERM #RoundTable for the hosting company with a panel of seasoned and rising risk professional, as well as a networking social event where possible.  Do you know of a company that could benefit from one of these events?  Please reach out to the Chapter to #starttheconversation.

Please consider getting involved in organizing or sponsoring one of the events you will see in the coming term, or assisting on a committee, or attending an event and bring a Risk Management colleague or #risingriskprofessional to a networking event.

Thank you to all who give of themselves and their time to support the BCRIMA Chapter.  Without everyone pitching in, we would not be where we are today.  

#stayconnected and follow us on social media @BCRIMA1 on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and @BCRIMAChapter on Instagram .

If you have suggestions – please reach out!!  Looking forward to seeing you online or at one of our in person events !!

 

Sincerely,

Janiece Savien-Brown, ACIP

President & So-Fun Committee 2024 / 2025

 

 

 

 

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  • 🚨 CALLING ALL POST-SECONDARY RISK & INSURANCE STUDENTS! 🚀

    What is the Coast to Coast (C2C) Risk Management Legacy Challenge?
    - A post-secondary team challenge to develop & present a comprehensive Risk Management report based on the Case study presented by Fraser Health
    - This challenge is in honor of those Risk Management Professionals who came before us, who are working in the industry & giving of themselves to encourage, mentor & support their colleagues & rising risk professionals without pause.
    BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION:
    - Real-world risk management experience
    - Opportunity to win prizes and represent your school
    - Networking with industry professionals
    - Recognition on a national stage
    TEAMS
    - Each team consists of 3 or 4 full-time Risk Management / Insurance / Business students and 1 faculty advisor

    SOME IMPORTANT DATES
    Application Deadline
    - February 16, 2024
    Case Study Distributed
    - February 29, 2024
    Q & A with Fraser Health
    - March 13 or 14, 2024
    10 Page Report Due
    - April 3, 2024
    Top 6 Notified
    - April 12, 2024
    Preliminary Round 
    - September 6, 2024
    Top 3 Announced
    - September 13, 2024
    Final Round
    - October 7 or 8, 2024

    For more information, contact Janiece Savien-Brown or Javier (Hobby) Pardo via legacychallenge2024@gmail.com.

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