James Curbeam

about

James Curbeam, CPCU, ARM, AIC, is the director of risk management for the Las Vegas Valley Water District. He holds a B.S. in finance from Creighton University and an executive MBA from the University of Nebraska Omaha. James has served in the following industry leadership roles: President, Nevada Chapter of RIMS; President, Nebraska Chapter of RIMS; and President of the Las Vegas CPCU Society. James is also a founding member of the American Association of Water Distribution & Management, which was formed as a Thought Leadership Lab for risk management in the water industry. He also was named the 2019 PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year. James can be reached at [email protected].

Why Shouldn’t Injured Workers Benefit from the Employee Engagement Strategies the Pandemic Taught Us?

Organizations should consider what programs are needed to keep occupationally injured workers who need to be home for a substantial period engaged with the organization.

Rising Above the Insanity: Captive Insurance Isn’t Just for the Private Sector, Public Entities Benefit Too

A captive is a flexible long-term strategy to enhance your risk management program.

Robotic Process Automation: What Is It and How Can It Advance Risk Management?

When we automate the more mundane processes in risk management, we will start to gain successes and build a better risk landscape.

How Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity Are Shaping Risk Management

How can we manage risk through volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity? In this VUCA world, here’s an idea where to start.

The Quest for Diversity & Inclusion Isn’t New. Why Can’t Insurance Get It Right?

Most things that are being done to solve the D&I issue can be equated to chiropractic manipulations. It makes you feel good for a while, but the underlying condition still exists.

Risk Managers, Listen to Brene Brown and Take in All Perspectives Before You Make a Decision

Sometimes our actions may seem so clear to us. But if we don’t look at the same scenario through others’ eyes, are we really seeing the whole picture?

Insurance Professionals: Stop Sitting on Your Hands and Start Mentoring Young Talent

As the insurance industry faces a talent shortage, mentorship could be the key to helping young people find their footing in the industry. 

Are We in a Hard Market or a Period of Transition? And Why Do These Words Matter?

Upon review, it appears that the U.S. is on the path of economic growth. What does that say for the insurance market we’re currently facing?

Is ERM Worth the Cost?

When the new iPhone is released, we flock to stores. When new ERM strategies come to market, we open our wallets. But is the price tag on these so-called “must buys” worth the price?

When It Comes to Cyber Risk, Isolation Is Not the Best Approach for Risk Managers

Risk managers are not all-knowing and should consider alternative strategies to working in isolation, particularly when it comes to cyber risk management.

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