Janine Kral works to identify and mitigate risks, building strong partnerships with leaders and ensuring they see her as support rather than a blocker. 

In a robust and frank conversation, the insurance legend provides unique insights into global trade, his past battles and what the future holds for the industry and his company.

XL Catlin’s Denise Balan stays calm and focused when faced with crisis.

Risk Manager Rich Johanson on the need for tailored solutions for cyber risk and why it might be less risky to skydive to work.

The international director of global risk management for Jones Lang LaSalle says risk managers need to do a better job at self-promotion in the workplace.

Scott Clark agreed to join Miami-Dade County Public Schools for two years to help build its risk management department. Then he forgot to leave.

The insurance director of Novartis Corp. talks about the heroic mission of teachers, swimming with sharks, and the most interesting place she ever visited.

Being a hero, said Ensign-Bickford Industries’ Rick Roberts, depends on the way a person behaves when they succeed or fail at a task.

TriMet’s Debora Leopold Hutchins blends risk management into her personal life.

Rite Aid’s Ryan McGuinness sees reasons to be optimistic about the U.S. economy.

The Greenbrier Cos. Inc.’s Donna Tyner says a key part of risk management’s appeal is that it’s always brand new.

Nancy Chambers is bolstered by the inspiration of her mother, now 90, who was born in a log cabin.

Roger Andrews on playing dodgeball in the barn rafters.

Jacques Arragon on earning management’s trust, focusing on education, and Roger Moore as the best James Bond.

William Getreuer started in risk management dealing with claims from Three Mile Island.

Skip Smith, of Hooters of America, can point to numerous mentors who aided him.

Matt Jablonski, director of insurance for The Hearst Corp., talks about his mentor, changes in risk management, his favorite carrier, and more.

Q&A with Carolyn Snow, director of risk management for Humana and the 2014 RIMS President.

Q&A with Kurt Leisure, vice president of risk services with The Cheesecake Factory Inc.