Mark Humphreys's guest appearances

Mark Humphreys

RIMScast

Duncan Wardle

Jason Brown

Paul Adams

Jade Simmons

Kai Kight

Steve Smith

Gleb Tsipursky

Thomas Cook

Richard Lewis

Erin Meyer

Michael Harrington

Paul Walker

Luke Wilson

Karen Hardy

Gretchen Anderson

OwlTail

Katherine Dawal

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is in a festive mood! Recently, RIMS announced its 2020 award winners for the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award and the Rising Star Award, and in this episode, Justin is interviewing both of them!  First up to speak with Justin is Richard W. Bland Memorial Award recipient (and return guest), Mark Humphreys! Mark is the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies in California, as well as the Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee. Mark was presented with this award due to his commitment in the area of legislation and regulation.   The second guest of the episode and the recipient of the Rising Star Award is Katherine Dawal, Manager of Risk and Insurance at K+S Potash Canada and Vice President of the RIMS Saskatchewan North Chapter. She received the honor of Rising Star for demonstrating exceptional initiative, volunteerism, professional development, achievement, and leadership potential.   In this episode, both guests briefly discuss their work and careers and share how they are leading their companies and RIMS groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:50] About today’s episode and guests. [1:00] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:14] About the newest RIMS webinar! [1:42] More about today’s first guest, Mark Humphreys. [2:13] Justin welcomes Mark to RIMScast! [2:22] Justin congratulates Mark on winning the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award. [2:38] Mark speaks about the award and shares why it is significant to him. [4:27] Mark speaks about what has inspired his passion for advocacy. [7:47] Last time Mark and Justin spoke, they discussed drafting legislation for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA). Mark gives an update on some of the developments that have happened regarding it since then. [9:45] Do they often advocate on behalf of an idea as opposed to an actual piece of legislation? [11:37] Does Mark feel like most actions that he’s taking within his company and with the external affairs committee will have some sort of tie to pandemic response for the next three to five years? [12:57] Did Mark ever feel like a pandemic would happen? [13:45] Mark shares some of the other ways the pandemic is impacting his work and day-to-day operations in commercial real estate. [16:50] Mark leaves listeners with some parting thoughts regarding the award he won as well as advice for risk management professionals. [18:21] Justin introduces the next guest, Katherine Dawal! [18:51] Justin welcomes Katherine to the podcast. [18:59] Katherine shares the location she is speaking from and gives an update on what the current COVID-19 statistics are where she’s from. [19:55] Justin congratulates Katherine on winning the Rising Star award and Katherine speaks about how it feels to receive such an honor. [21:10] Katherine fills listeners in on what her role is at K+S Potash Canada. [22:50] Katherine explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her work at K+S. [26:52] Katherine speaks about her role as a RIMS leader for the Saskatchewan Chapter and how the pandemic has impacted the work that she does there. [29:35] Since Katherine was so well-prepared for the pandemic, does she think that her work at K+S will resume a little bit faster than the rest of the world? [32:11] Justin gives his thanks to both guests for joining the episode, previews the next episode of RIMScast, and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management Magazine:  Risk Manager of the Year 2020 Digital Edition RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RIMS Advocacy RIMS Webinar — May 7th: “Emerging Risk Issues with Point of Service Manufacture and Use of 3D Printed Medical Devices” RIMS Webinar — May 12th: “Executive Perspectives: Global Trends and Issues Impacting Risk Management” RIMS Webinar — May 13th: “Mitigating the Impact &amp; Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19”  Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature:  RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on  iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Mark Humphreys’ LinkedIn  Katherine Dawal’s LinkedIn

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is in a festive mood! Recently, RIMS announced its 2020 award winners for the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award and the Rising Star Award, and in this episode, Justin is interviewing both of them!  First up to speak with Justin is Richard W. Bland Memorial Award recipient (and return guest), Mark Humphreys! Mark is the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies in California, as well as the Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee. Mark was presented with this award due to his commitment in the area of legislation and regulation. The second guest of the episode and the recipient of the Rising Star Award is Katherine Dawal, Manager of Risk and Insurance at K+S Potash Canada and Vice President of the RIMS Saskatchewan North Chapter. She received the honor of Rising Star for demonstrating exceptional initiative, volunteerism, professional development, achievement, and leadership potential. In this episode, both guests briefly discuss their work and careers and share how they are leading their companies and RIMS groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:50] About today’s episode and guests. [1:00] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:14] About the newest RIMS webinar! [1:42] More about today’s first guest, Mark Humphreys. [2:13] Justin welcomes Mark to RIMScast! [2:22] Justin congratulates Mark on winning the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award. [2:38] Mark speaks about the award and shares why it is significant to him. [4:27] Mark speaks about what has inspired his passion for advocacy. [7:47] Last time Mark and Justin spoke, they discussed drafting legislation for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA). Mark gives an update on some of the developments that have happened regarding it since then. [9:45] Do they often advocate on behalf of an idea as opposed to an actual piece of legislation? [11:37] Does Mark feel like most actions that he’s taking within his company and with the external affairs committee will have some sort of tie to pandemic response for the next three to five years? [12:57] Did Mark ever feel like a pandemic would happen? [13:45] Mark shares some of the other ways the pandemic is impacting his work and day-to-day operations in commercial real estate. [16:50] Mark leaves listeners with some parting thoughts regarding the award he won as well as advice for risk management professionals. [18:21] Justin introduces the next guest, Katherine Dawal! [18:51] Justin welcomes Katherine to the podcast. [18:59] Katherine shares the location she is speaking from and gives an update on what the current COVID-19 statistics are where she’s from. [19:55] Justin congratulates Katherine on winning the Rising Star award and Katherine speaks about how it feels to receive such an honor. [21:10] Katherine fills listeners in on what her role is at K+S Potash Canada. [22:50] Katherine explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her work at K+S. [26:52] Katherine speaks about her role as a RIMS leader for the Saskatchewan Chapter and how the pandemic has impacted the work that she does there. [29:35] Since Katherine was so well-prepared for the pandemic, does she think that her work at K+S will resume a little bit faster than the rest of the world? [32:11] Justin gives his thanks to both guests for joining the episode, previews the next episode of RIMScast, and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes! Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management Magazine: <a href="https://webapps.rims.org/DigitalMagazine/static/publications/Awards-Issue-2020.html#page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Risk Manager of the Year 2020 Digital Edition</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/covid-19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Coronavirus Information Center</a> <a href="https://rims.org/advocacy/coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information</a> <a href="https://rims.org/advocacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Advocacy</a> <a href="https://www.pathlms.com/rims/webinars/8613" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Webinar — May 7th: “Emerging Risk Issues with Point of Service Manufacture and Use of 3D Printed Medical Devices”</a> <a href="https://www.pathlms.com/rims/webinars/8788" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Webinar — May 12th: “Executive Perspectives: Global Trends and Issues Impacting Risk Management”</a> <a href="https://www.pathlms.com/rims/webinars/8776" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Webinar — May 13th: “Mitigating the Impact &amp; Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19”</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/annualconference/FutureConferences/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Upcoming RIMS Events</a> <a href="http://www.rmmagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RM Magazine</a> <a href="https://www.riskmanagementmonitor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Management Monitor</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/certification/rims-crmp/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)</a> New Feature: <a href="https://www.rims.org/certification/rims-crmp/rims-crmp-stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RIMS-CRMP Stories</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Membership</a> — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of <a href="http://rimscast.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMScast</a>. Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on <a href="https://www.rims.org/resources/Pages/RIMScast.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS.org</a> and listen on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rimscast/id1436041526?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. Have a question or suggestion? Email: <a href="mailto:Content@rims.org">Content@rims.org</a>. Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RIMSorg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/rimsorg?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and join the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/80614/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Group on LinkedIn</a>. Follow up with Our Guests: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhumphreys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Humphreys’ LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-dawal-a74835a4/?originalSubdomain=ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Katherine Dawal’s LinkedIn</a>

RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Prior to the Congressional recess in 2019, Ken Calvert of California introduced the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099. This legislation is designed to help businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Though RIMS is in favor of the ADA, its members have reported that the law is being exploited by opportunists in an effort to make a quick buck by threatening typically baseless discrimination suits. By amending the ADA to correct this loophole, business owners will be better protected. This is why RIMS is taking action.   To discuss today’s topic with Justin is special guest, Mark Humphreys! Mark is the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies in California, as well as the Vice-Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee — so he is definitely the person you want to hear from on this topic!   In today’s episode, Mark covers everything you need to know about the ADA, how the law is being exploited, and how the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 will help amend this loophole.   Key Takeaways: [:12] About today’s episode and featured guest! [:37] About upcoming RIMS events! [1:00] More about the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 and how it impacts RIMS, RIMS members, and Mark Humphreys. [1:58] Justin welcomes Mark to the podcast! [2:07] Mark explains the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and some of the current issues with it. [3:46] Mark gives an example of an accidental ADA violation and how attornies have made a business out of it. [6:25] How the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 helps businesses comply with the ADA (without getting slammed with lawsuits!) [9:29] Does Mark see a lot of these ‘drive-by lawsuits’ on a regular basis (that have occurred because of the ADA)? And who is hurt the most by them? [12:14] How the ACCESS Act solves this issue. [12:45] How the ACCESS Act will be a focus during the RIMS Legislative Summit and the Day on the Hill event, and why it is incredibly important that we all lobby for this, collectively. [18:37] Mark speaks about some of his standout memories from years past’s summits. [20:30] If you’re affected by these types of lawsuits, click the link in the show notes to contact your Member of Congress to support the bill! [20:38] About upcoming RIMS events and links to follow-up on.   Mentioned in this Episode: ADA Suits: Contact Your Congressman Here RIMS Advocacy RISK PAC  Introducing ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 – July 30th, 2019 ADA.Gov  RIMSCAST Episode: “Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience”  RIMSCAST Episode: “Kristen D. Peed on RISK PAC’s Mission”  RIMS Legislative Summit: Oct. 16th–17th in Washington, DC (Use promo code RIMSCAST25 at checkout to save on registration!) RIMS ERM Conference 2019: Nov. 4th–5th in New Orleans, LA  Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on  iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Mark Humphrey’s LinkedIn

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Prior to the Congressional recess in 2019, Ken Calvert of California introduced the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099. This legislation is designed to help businesses comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Though RIMS is in favor of the ADA, its members have reported that the law is being exploited by opportunists in an effort to make a quick buck by threatening typically baseless discrimination suits. By amending the ADA to correct this loophole, business owners will be better protected. This is why RIMS is taking action. To discuss today’s topic with Justin is special guest, Mark Humphreys! Mark is the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies in California, as well as the Vice-Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee — so he is definitely the person you want to hear from on this topic! In today’s episode, Mark covers everything you need to know about the ADA, how the law is being exploited, and how the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 will help amend this loophole. Key Takeaways: [:12] About today’s episode and featured guest! [:37] About upcoming RIMS events! [1:00] More about the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 and how it impacts RIMS, RIMS members, and Mark Humphreys. [1:58] Justin welcomes Mark to the podcast! [2:07] Mark explains the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and some of the current issues with it. [3:46] Mark gives an example of an accidental ADA violation and how attornies have made a business out of it. [6:25] How the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 helps businesses comply with the ADA (without getting slammed with lawsuits!) [9:29] Does Mark see a lot of these ‘drive-by lawsuits’ on a regular basis (that have occurred because of the ADA)? And who is hurt the most by them? [12:14] How the ACCESS Act solves this issue. [12:45] How the ACCESS Act will be a focus during the RIMS Legislative Summit and the Day on the Hill event, and why it is incredibly important that we all lobby for this, collectively. [18:37] Mark speaks about some of his standout memories from years past’s summits. [20:30] If you’re affected by these types of lawsuits, click the link in the show notes to contact your Member of Congress to support the bill! [20:38] About upcoming RIMS events and links to follow-up on. Mentioned in this Episode: <a href="http://cqrcengage.com/rims/adalawsuits?0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADA Suits: Contact Your Congressman Here</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/advocacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Advocacy</a> <a href="http://cqrcengage.com/rims/riskpac1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RISK PAC</a> <a href="https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-introduces-access-act-help-small-businesses-comply-ada-law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Introducing ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099</a> – July 30th, 2019 <a href="https://www.ada.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ADA.Gov</a> <a href="http://rimscast.libsyn.com/dr-daniel-kaniewski-on-fema-resilience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RIMSCAST Episode: “Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience”</a> <a href="http://rimscast.libsyn.com/kristen-d-peed-on-risk-pacs-mission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RIMSCAST Episode: “Kristen D. Peed on RISK PAC’s Mission”</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/events/legislative-summit-group/legislative-summit-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RIMS Legislative Summit</a>: Oct. 16th–17th in Washington, DC (Use promo code RIMSCAST25 at checkout to save on registration!) <a href="https://www.rims.org/ERM2019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS ERM Conference 2019</a>: Nov. 4th–5th in New Orleans, LA <a href="https://www.rims.org/annualconference/FutureConferences/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Upcoming RIMS Events</a> <a href="http://www.rmmagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RM Magazine</a> <a href="https://www.riskmanagementmonitor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risk Management Monitor</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/certification/rims-crmp/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)</a> <a href="https://www.rims.org/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Membership</a> — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on <a href="https://www.rims.org/resources/Pages/RIMScast.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS.org</a> and listen on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rimscast/id1436041526?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. Have a question or suggestion? Email: <a href="mailto:Content@rims.org">Content@rims.org</a>. Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RIMSorg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/rimsorg?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and join the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/80614/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIMS Group on LinkedIn</a>. Follow up with Our Guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhumphreys/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Humphrey’s LinkedIn</a>

Mark Humphreys on How the ACCESS Act, H.R. 4099 Legislation Helps Businesses Comply with the ADA