Hard Hats & High Stakes:
Women Leaders Shaping Construction Risk Management
Friday, March 6, 2025
1:00 pm–2:00 pm EST
RIMS Member FREE | Nonmember $50 USD
In recognition of Women's History Month, this timely RIMS webinar spotlights the leaders shaping the future of construction risk management. Presenting perspectives from a chief risk officer, an insurance broker, and an underwriter, the discussion will explore the career paths, pivotal moments, and professional choices that led each panelist to leadership roles in one of the industry's most complex and high-stakes sectors. From job-site hazards to contractual risk, insurance strategy, and enterprise resilience, these leaders have built careers at the intersection of safety, strategy, and decision-making.
Set against the broader momentum toward Construction Safety Week in May, the conversation will also examine how leadership, culture, and collaboration influence safety outcomes across construction organizations. Panelists will reflect on lessons learned, barriers navigated, and the evolving role of risk professionals and designed to inspire, inform, and provide practical insight for risk, insurance, and safety professionals at every career stage.
Key Takeaways
In this webinar, you will gain:
- Insights into diverse career pathways in construction risk—from corporate risk management to brokerage and underwriting.
- Leadership lessons on influencing safety culture, managing complex risk, and building credibility across stakeholders.
- Practical perspectives on how collaboration among risk managers, brokers, and insurers strengthens construction safety and resilience.
Speakers

Cynthia Garcia
Chief Risk Officer
BERNARDS

Danette M. Beck, CPCU, ARM, CRIS
EVP, National Director of Broker Operations
Astrus Insurance Solutions

Jessica Rasulo
New York Metro Region Construction Industry Vertical Leader
WTW
Moderator

Justin Smulison
Business Content Manager
RIMS, the risk management society
Special Guest

Megan Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Spencer Educational Foundation
All RIMS webinars are available on-demand for one year for registered participants. Each hour of a RIMS webinar is eligible for one RIMS-CRMP recertification point.
If you have any questions, please contact RIMS Professional Development Team at PD@RIMS.org or +1 212-286-9292.