Membership

Become part of a global community of risk professionals committed to learning, networking, and advancing the profession. Gain access to exclusive tools, preferential pricing, and unmatched networking opportunities.

Did you know?

Members receive more than $1,500 on discounts through savings on exclusive products and services.

What RIMS Members Say

  • “I’ve been involved in RIMS for about 25 years… I’ve found people of all industries and all levels of practice in risk management, a great diversity of people that are willing to share…”

    Nowell Seaman

  • “...it's super important to be a member of RIMS for the networking, for the education opportunities, and to come together collectively to learn more...”

    La Veta Breath

  • “RIMS Membership has enriched my career… There’s no way I can do what I do without all the great connections and support of everyone I’ve met and the education I’ve gained from RIMS and having a membership for 17 years.”

    Ondrea Matthews

Find the Right

Membership for You

Choose your membership type during the application process

  • Organizational*

    A full-time professional with risk management responsibilities exclusively for one organization.


    $715/ Year

    Includes two Professionals. Each additional Professional is $260

  • Individual Professional

    A full-time professional with risk management responsibilities exclusively for one organization.


    $385/ Year

  • Associate

    A provider of products or services to those in the risk management profession. For example, you are a broker, underwriter, consultant, attorney, accountant, and actuary or outsourced risk manager.


    $685/ Year

  • Rising Risk Professional

    Professionals 30 years of age and under.


    $149/ Year

  • Rising Risk Associate

    Product or service providers 30 years of age and under.


    $149/ Year

  • Student Membership

    A full-term undergraduate or graduate student working towards a degree in risk management, insurance, or business. A student member must not be otherwise employed in a role that would qualify them for any other membership category.


    FREE

    Applicants must submit a transcript within 2 business days to membershipdept@rims.org.

  • Educational Membership

    A full-time professor or dean in a program providing risk management, insurance, or business education.


    $125/ Year

    Applicants must submit a current CV to membershipdept@rims.org to confirm their status as an educator.

  • Retired Membership

    A professional or associate member of RIMS immediately prior to your full retirement. Contact the Membership department to inquire.


    $125/ Year

    Contact membershipdept@rims.org for more information.

  • Transitional Membership

    Available to professional or associate members of RIMS upon their separation from their current place of employment. Transitional membership is renewable once, or a maximum of 2 years from the date of separation. Contact the Membership department to inquire.†


    FREE

    Contact membershipdept@rims.org for more information.

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Member Benefits

Gain the competitive edge with exclusive tools, discounts, and community access designed for risk professionals at every level.

Education & Tools

Empower yourself with industry-leading resources and educational content.

  • Free access to Webinars and the Risk Maturity Model®
  • Free access to Compensation Survey, Job Board, and Mentor Match
  • Unlimited use of AI assistant
  • Special rates for Virtual Workshops, Online Courses, and RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep
  • Exclusive access to Risk Management Magazine digital archives

Events & Special Rates

Get exclusive access and discounts to premier industry gatherings.

  • Special member rates for RISKWORLD
  • Discounts for RIMS Texas Regional and Canada Conferences
  • Special rates for the ERM Conference
  • Early access to RISKWORLD event registration and hotel blocks
  • Invitations to member-only events like the Legislative Summit and Risk Management Academy at Lloyd’s

Networking & Community

Connect with a global network of risk management professionals.

  • Exclusive access to RIMS Engage, global online community
  • Local RIMS Chapter membership to expand your regional network
  • Networking and mentorship opportunities on Mentor Match
  • Volunteer and leadership opportunities within chapters
All RIMS Members are required to make a chapter selection. Some chapters may charge an additional fee. If you don't live near a chapter, please select "non-chapter domestic" or "non-chapter foreign."

*Additional Professionals may be added to your Organizational membership only when you initially join, or during your renewal period. At all other times, professionals may join under the Individual Professional membership category.

†Membership terminates upon acceptance of employment. To obtain Retired or Transitional Membership, please email membershipdept@rims.org.