This message was sent to ##Email## July 31, 2020   |   Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Education & Training  |   Resources  |     5 risk management lessons from the coronavirus pandemic FM Magazine The coronavirus pandemic has amped up risk management, forcing executives and employees to adapt to remote work, learn new technologies, and find different ways to serve clients and customers. In a webinar and follow-up interview on risk management lessons from the pandemic, Mark Beasley, CPA, the KPMG Term Professor of Accounting and director of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative at North Carolina State University in the US, said executives are still learning important takeaways from the pandemic.  READ MORE Does the White House need a new risk management chief? FCW Whether President Donald Trump wins a second term or challenger Joe Biden becomes the next president, key management changes are needed to improve the agility and resilience of federal government services and operations, according to a leading government technology group.  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Insurance Program Managers Group The most effective way to protect public safety employees How to use predictive data to reduce workers’ compensation claims Don’t fear your workers’ compensation audit — here’s what you need to know Minimizing claims costs by tackling core issues affecting workforce health The tools public entities need to mitigate risk and manage claims   Five ways for banks to strengthen their risk functions Forbes The risk function is evolving rapidly in a world of ever-increasing volatility and complexity. While the pandemic and related challenges remain a continual focus for virtually all organizations, there are many other emerging risks that warrant attention.  READ MORE .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE FREE Analytic-Powered COVID-19 Calculator One of the biggest challenges insurance companies will face in the coming months will be how to effectively handle the deluge of claims related to COVID-19. For a lot of organizations, this sudden uptick in claims activity will put an enormous strain on resources that are already at capacity. Beyond estate planning: Risk management through continuity planning Forbes Continuity Planning is the long-term risk management process for families, family owned businesses and family offices. It is involves predicting futures, measuring sustainability and modeling the family and business dynamics over time. Implementation of the plan reduces the impact of foreseeable risks, adapts to unexpected change, and takes advantage of future opportunities.  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by L3Harris Why training drivers can improve your bottom line Government Fleet Solutions to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crash Costs How to mitigate risk by leveraging virtual training technologies Build a Driving Simulator Solution for Public Safety, Transit or Public Works Request Free Driving Simulator Buyer’s Guide and pricing info   16 ways small businesses can tackle financial risk management Forbes Risk management is at the core of financial planning for businesses especially small businesses. As the recent pandemic and economic shutdown have shown, it’s important to prepare for both expected risks and surprises.  READ MORE Insurers exploring 'new world' of police officer professional liability Insurance Journal U.S. insurers and brokers are starting to craft professional liability coverage for police officers, spurred on by signs that policymakers in some cities and states want to use a financial stick to curb police misconduct.  READ MORE The opportunity at hand for digital-first insurance vendors NU Property Casualty There’s no shortage of businesses worldwide that are struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. But insurance organizations and vendors that fostered a digital-first business model before this year’s public health and economic crisis may now find themselves in a position for growth.  READ MORE Maritime and port security agencies join forces to advance maritime security resilience Security Magazine The Maritime & Port Security ISAO (MPS-ISAO), the Maritime ISAC, the Maritime Security Council (MSC), and the National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) announced a collaborative initiative, the "Maritime Security Resilience Alliance" that has unified advancing global Maritime security resilience (physical, cyber, cognitive — disinformation and misinformation) by accelerating information sharing, coordinated response and adoption of best practices supported by education.  READ MORE Global economy absorbs $75 billion natural disaster loss in 1h 2020 Security Magazine Global natural disaster events during 1H 2020 caused total economic losses estimated at $75 billion — 23 percent lower than the 2000-2019 average of USD98 billion, says Aon's Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2020 report.  READ MORE PRIMA Risk Watch Connect with PRIMA Recent Issues | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656,  | Download media kit Lexi Silverberg, Content Editor, 469-420-2609  | Contribute news Public Risk Management Association 700 S. 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