PHILADELPHIA—RIMS, the risk management society, announced the winners of its annual industry awards during RISKWORLD 2026, honoring a cohort of professionals and chapters advancing the risk profession in areas ranging from enterprise strategy to community leadership.

Business Insurance (5/4/2026)
RISKWORLD 2026 opened in Philadelphia with more than 100 educational sessions covering AI adoption, tariffs, cyber threats and global disruptions. The annual conference drew risk managers, brokers and insurers to the Pennsylvania Convention Center through May 6.

Business Insurance (5/4/2026)
Risk managers at RISKWORLD reported growing adoption of parametric insurance to cover deductibles, emergency response costs and exposures that conventional markets struggle to price. Hospitality, energy, utility and industrial companies have joined public-sector early adopters, particularly after major catastrophe events strained traditional property programs.

Insurance Journal (5/4/2026)
Reinsurance rates softened further at the April 1 renewal — a key date for Japan, Korea and India — as lower 2025 catastrophe losses, robust reinsurer balance sheets and abundant capacity outweighed geopolitical uncertainty. Buyers in some Asia Pacific markets saw risk-adjusted rate reductions of up to 20%, according to broker reports from Aon, Gallagher Re, Guy Carpenter and Howden Re.

Carrier Management (5/4/2026)
A Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator analysis found U.S. insurers paid out just 62 cents per premium dollar in 2024 — down from 80 cents in prior decades — and estimated that households and businesses may have overpaid by roughly $150 billion. The report calls for federal legislation to set minimum loss ratios, drawing sharp industry pushback.

Insurance Journal (5/6/2026)
NTSB flight data released under a Freedom of Information Act request shows that fuel switches on both engines of China Eastern flight MU5735 were moved to the cutoff position while cruising at 29,000 feet, supporting intentional causation. China has yet to publish a final report on the crash, which killed all 132 aboard.

Canadian Underwriter (5/6/2026)
Canada's commercial liability market has decisively shifted in favor of buyers in 2026, with insurers competing actively for quality accounts, expanding line sizes and sharpening terms, according to Aon. U.S. jurisdictional exposure and social inflation remain structural concerns, but well-governed risks with strong loss control are seeing meaningful improvement.

Corporate Compliance Insights (5/5/2026)
FTI Consulting's Mike Driscoll and Paul Abbate argue that geopolitical fragmentation has made resilience a competitive differentiator, and urge organizations to move beyond ESG metrics toward three disciplines: geopolitical risk assessment with deep-tier supply chain mapping, high-stakes simulation exercises that test leadership under pressure, and codified frameworks for connectivity loss, data localization and power redundancy.

RIMS Newsroom
RIMS and The Latin American Foundation for Risk Management FUNDALARYS have entered into an agreement to, collaboratively, elevate risk management practices in Latin America by promoting a global standard of knowledge and professionalism through education. The agreement, signed at RISKWORLD®, will pave way for more professionals to earn the RIMS-CRMP certification.

RIMS Newsroom
RIMS inducted Jorge Luzzi into the Risk Management Hall of Fame (RMHF). The honor was presented at RISKWORLD in Philadelphia. Learn more about Jorge Luzzi’s extraordinary risk management career and the honor here.

RIMS Webinar, Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants
On May 21, Global Risk Consultants presents a timely discussion that brings together two critical perspectives: a field-based fire protection engineer who identifies risk inside complex facilities, and a risk strategy and insurance market expert who understands how those risks are evaluated, priced, and underwritten today. Together, they will break down what’s changing—and what you need to do now to avoid being caught unprepared. Register today!

August 10 – 12 – San Antonio
Join the RIMS Risk Management Roundup in San Antonio from August 10-12. The RIMS Texas Regional Conference is your chance to be at the forefront of risk management innovation and build lasting connections with a dynamic community of professionals. RIMS four Texas Chapters – DFW, Central Texas, Houston, and South Texas – look forward to welcoming you to San Antonio for this can’t-miss event. Registration is now open!

Moscow, Idaho
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Death Valley, California
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard University

Houston, Texas
We are seeking a highly motivated Data Science Intern who is interested in exploring data, experimenting with modeling approaches, and developing analytical solutions that influence business decisions. You will support the Advanced Analytics team by performing exploratory data analysis (EDA), data engineering, feature engineering, and statistical modeling to identify, prioritize, and explore predictive features for insurance loss modeling. The role will involve collaboration with stakeholders from the underwriting, pricing, and operations departments to ensure that data products align with business needs.

Westlake, Texas
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals for an entry-level trainee position. This role is designed to provide the foundational knowledge needed for a successful career in auto claims adjusting. Over time, you will have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise and advance into more complex claim handling responsibilities

Seattle, Washington (Remote)
As an Actuarial Intern at our company, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced actuarial team, delving into the fascinating world of data analysis, financial modeling, and insurance risk assessment. This hands-on position is designed to provide you with practical experience in the field of actuarial science, allowing you to work on real-world problems and innovative solutions. Throughout your internship, you will assist our actuarial team members with data collection and analysis, support the development of financial models and spreadsheets, and participate in pricing and reserving project support. Additionally, you will have the chance to conduct research on emerging insurance industry trends, attend team meetings and professional development sessions, and contribute to internal reporting and presentation preparation.