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Risk All Stars represent the very best in risk management.

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Barbara Johnson-Bechthold worked with underwriters to help them understand and support a novel approach to energy generation and distribution.

REI’s Hillary Jacques overcame organizational chop to help the business find calmer waters.

Building out the capabilities of a vital captive is LAUSD’s Melissa Hollingsworth’s handiwork.

Timothy Adam transformed a utility contractor’s risk profile by addressing safety and cultural issues.

Strengthening return-to-work and claims management in long-term care helps to protect some of society’s most vulnerable.

David Cassity took a no-holds-barred approach to creating better alignment in the management of his company’s P&C risk management and insurance programs.

Jill Alfano transformed Victoria’s Secret’s risk management by building a comprehensive claims program from scratch in under four years.

WESCO’s Heather Harrison created a massive risk management program from scratch with the help of key vendors.

An education-focused approach to risk mitigation served this insurance brokerage very well.

Save Mart’s Rosie Partida focused on injury prevention and collaboration to corral the company’s workers’ compensation exposures.

LaVeta Breath built a comprehensive program to address the mental health needs of first responders.

Dr. Deeba Siddiqui orchestrated a streamlined approach to safety and risk management that saved millions.

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