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The 2025 RISKWORLD conference, produced by the Risk Management Society (RIMS), features a stellar lineup of sessions focused on risk management's biggest challenges. From AI breakthroughs to environmental risks, attendees will find expert insights across more than 300 educational sessions during the four-day event. We've analyzed the schedule to identify sessions that offer exceptional value and practical takeaways. Our selection emphasizes three critical areas: insurance regulations, cybersecurity innovations, and artificial intelligence applications. You'll discover sessions covering Medicare claim processing updates, risk assessment strategies, and cutting-edge AI tools that enhance risk management operations.
This guide points you toward sessions packed with actionable information you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to strengthen your insurance knowledge or explore advanced tech solutions, these hand-picked sessions will help you make the most of your RIMS Conference 2025 experience.
Want to learn practical strategies to help you make the most of your conference experience? Read it in our special edition RIMS 2025 blog.
Key Insurance and Legal Sessions
Legal and insurance regulations are core elements of effective risk management. Several sessions focus on essential updates in Medicare policies, employee wellness strategies, and merger-related risks.
Medicare and Workers' Comp Claims
The session “Taking Medicare's Future Interests into Account in Workers' Comp Claims" will highlight recent changes after the Supreme Court's Loper decision. Brenda Cogdell from Hillsborough County B.O.C.C. explains how the elimination of the Chevron Doctrine affects Medicare considerations in workers' compensation settlements. Healthcare cost trends have made understanding these updates especially important for risk managers handling claim settlements.
MONDAY, MAY 5 | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Team Health and Performance Management
The Chicago Cubs' Risk Management team will share practical employee wellness strategies in their session “Keeping Your Players on the Field." This presentation promises useful insights from sports medicine that can improve workplace safety programs. Attendees will learn specific methods to prevent injuries and support recovery, which can help reduce insurance claims while improving employee well-being.
MONDAY, MAY 5 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Strategic M&A Risk Management
John Koch from Flaster Greenberg leads “Managing Contingent Risk in Mergers and Acquisitions," focusing on key liability issues in M&A deals. The session will cover successor and legacy liabilities, with special attention on environmental cleanup responsibilities and toxic tort cases. This information is particularly relevant now because business analysts expect increased M&A activity next year, and thorough risk assessment is essential for successful transactions.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 | 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Focus
The RIMS conference this year features sessions on AI and cybersecurity that examine critical aspects of data protection, automated claims processing, and professional standards in technology adoption.
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Evolving Cyber Threats and Technology
Security specialists Ron Wills and Adam Cottini from CrowdStrike, along with Marsh's Meredith Schnur, will analyze notable cyber attacks targeting major airlines and healthcare facilities. Their presentation “Frontline Strategies to Manage Evolving Cyber Technology" offers concrete methods for handling third-party cyber risks. Research from IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report indicates that companies using AI security systems reduced breach costs by $1.76 million compared to non-AI users.
MONDAY, MAY 5 | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
AI in Claims Processing
Robert Horkovich will be leading a discussion titled “What to Watch for with AI in Claims Handling," focusing on potential bias issues in automated insurance claims. The session explores methods to maintain fairness during AI implementation, with specific attention to algorithm transparency and decision-making protocols. Insurance providers must strike a balance between increased efficiency and maintaining customer trust throughout the claims process.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 | 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Professional Liability and AI Tools
Willis experts Dan Buelow and Mark Blankenship will discuss specific AI challenges facing architecture and engineering firms. Their presentation, "Professional Liability Implications You Need to Know for the AI Tools in Use,"
will address professional standards compliance for AI tool usage, incorporating guidelines from the American Council of Engineering Companies. Design firms implementing AI solutions will find practical advice on maintaining professional standards while improving efficiency through automation.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 | 10:45 AM- 11:45 AM
Environmental and Emerging Risks
RISKWORLD 2025 features multiple sessions addressing critical environmental challenges and new risk factors that risk management professionals must consider.
Managing Forever Chemicals Risk
This notable session, "Risk Identification and Management Strategies for Emerging Contaminants: Forever Chemicals," will feature Mark Sowa from Starr Companies and Daniel Smith from BSI Group discussing the financial impacts of PFAS contamination. Recent industry analyses suggest substantial cleanup costs across affected areas. The experts will provide detailed methods for assessing industry-specific exposure levels and implementing effective risk reduction measures.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 | 10:45 AM- 11:45 AM
Business Interruption Strategies
In "The Great Chicago Fire: The Business Interruption Path Through Catastrophic Loss," Michael Schilling of Ernst & Young will present an analysis of business interruption through the lens of the Great Chicago Fire. This historical case study offers valuable insights into current BI challenges. Participants will receive practical guidance on loss measurement techniques and strategies for handling supply chain disruptions across multiple business locations.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 | 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Employment Liability Trends
In the session, "We Are Hiring, Except You: Welcome to the World of Employment Liability Claims," Lance Ewing of Cotton Holdings and Gerald Maatman of Duane Morris examine current employment practices liability concerns. Their presentation focuses on discrimination case patterns, with particular attention paid to age-related claims. The speakers share tested defense approaches and specific steps that organizations can take to minimize employment-related claim risks.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 | 11:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Innovation Corner: AI-Powered Solutions
Risk managers attending RIMS Conference 2025 will discover new tools designed to simplify their workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Multiple sessions will showcase innovative applications that strengthen data processing and risk evaluation methods.
Streamlining Insurance Workflows
Insurance professionals have seen radical changes in their data handling practices through smart automation tools. Recent industry studies suggest that companies using automated workflow systems complete standard processes 40% faster than traditional methods. This increased efficiency allows risk management teams to concentrate on critical strategic planning instead of repetitive data tasks.
Archipelago's AI-Driven Platform
The 2025 RIMS conference features several groundbreaking insurance solutions, among them Archipelago. Archipelago’s SOV Manager simplifies statement of values data organization, while PreCheck performs quality assessments before modeling begins. These features solve frequent challenges that brokers encounter when handling property portfolios and preparing insurance documentation.
Archipelago's Property Hub component gives users a straightforward view of their entire portfolios through an easy-to-use interface. Insurance professionals can spot trends and possibilities that spreadsheets often obscure. Teams managing multiple properties save substantial time compared to conventional spreadsheet-based approaches.
Risk managers seeking to improve their insurance operations can see these capabilities demonstrated at Booth #1370. To learn more about incorporating these tools into your insurance processes, book an in-person custom demo.
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Making the Most of Your Conference Experience
The 2025 RIMS conference delivers essential educational sessions for insurance professionals seeking to expand their expertise and adapt to new industry shifts. Attendees will gain practical insights through targeted presentations covering Medicare claims requirements, plus sessions highlighting real-world AI applications for risk assessment. Stop by Booth #1370 to learn how Archipelago helps teams improve data analysis and property portfolio management. Our experts look forward to demonstrating tools that simplify broker processes. Contact us to see how moving past manual spreadsheets can boost your team's productivity and strengthen your insurance operations.
FAQs
What networking opportunities are available at RISKWORLD 2025?
The conference features industry-specific networking spaces where professionals can meet colleagues who share their specific challenges. Attendees can join focused group discussions and evening mixers, creating meaningful business connections while exploring current risk management developments and solutions.
What types of continuing education credits are offered at the RIMS conference 2025?
Professionals can obtain CE credits for ARM, CPCU certifications, plus credits toward state insurance licensing requirements. Each participant has the chance to earn 25 CE credits through attending qualified sessions and finishing the required tests.
How can I prepare for technical sessions at the 2025 conference?
Each technical and advanced session lists specific background knowledge requirements in its overview. First-time attendees benefit from an online preparation meeting that helps match their skill level and goals with appropriate sessions.
What mobile tools are available for RIMS conference 2025 attendees?
Attendees can use the RIMS conference app to build custom schedules and get immediate notifications about program changes. The app includes venue maps and chat features, making it simple to find sessions and connect with other guests.
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