NEW YORK (November 6, 2008) — The Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) announces a new learning forum for risk practitioners
—the first-ever
RiskLive! RIMS Virtual Conference & Expo taking place November 12-13 in cyberspace. Participants from around the world will log in to participate in learning, networking and a virtual exhibit hall.
The conference will be hosted in a cutting-edge 3-D technology world that simulates a real-life conference 
experience and facilitates advanced online networking. RiskLive! boasts 14 educational sessions on topics such as captives, claims management, ERM, insurance and loss control. Speakers include risk practitioners from leading companies such as Burger King®, Computer Associates, Harrah's Entertainment, The Home Depot®, Michelin North America Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sessions include "Indemnify This! The Art and Science of Contractual Risk Transfer," "Upstream/Downstream: Negotiating Contractual Insurance Requirements" and "Reducing Costs through Early Resolution and Indemnity Clauses," among others. The RiskLive! exhibit hall will feature some of the industry's latest products and services.
Participation is free for members of RIMS and non-members may register for a fee of $49. Registration closes November 7. For more information, visit www.RIMS.org/RiskLive.
Interested in covering RiskLive! for your publication?
Accredited press may obtain a press pass by contacting Felicia Messimer, RIMS communications associate, at fmessimer@RIMS.org or (212) 655-6059.