Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast to usher in 2023 with hopeful and uplifting insights is Neeti Bhalla Johnson; the President of Global Risk Solutions of Liberty Mutual Insurance! Neeti was recently recognized by the Spencer Educational Foundation during their 2022 Funding Their Future Gala for her outstanding achievements in risk management and insurance and her commitment to the future of the industry. Some of these accomplishments include being the Executive Co-Sponsor of LEAAP@Liberty + Allies (Leading and Empowering Asian and Ally Professionals) and an active participant at WE@Liberty + Allies (which aims to empower and elevate women professionals and their allies.)   In this conversation, Neeti shares about her experience of being honored at the Spencer Gala, why access to education and DEI are close to her heart, her insights and wisdom from leading Liberty Mutual’s Global Risk Solutions, her philosophy on ESG, and her advice for students looking to join the risk profession.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:33] About RIMScast. [:46] About today’s episode with Neeti Bhalla Johnson! [:58] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:51] More about today’s episode. [2:46] Justin welcomes Neeti to the podcast! [3:13] Neeti shares about her role at Liberty Mutual Insurance. [4:27] Neeti speaks to what it means to her to have been honored at the Spencer Gala. [6:44] Why ‘access to education’ was instrumental to Neeti’s career personally. [8:46] Why Neeti is supportive of the Spencer Educational Foundation. [10:45] Neeti has found Spencer Scholar recipients within Liberty Mutual. Neeti shares about the community they formed within the organization and what it means to her. [12:50] Neeti’s background and why DE&I is important to her. [15:03] RIMS Plug time! All about upcoming workshops and webinars. [16:36] Why having a diverse group is important to what Neeti does at Liberty Mutual. [18:08] Does Neeti find that customers/clients seek out DEI? [18:27] Neeti’s thoughts on ESG becoming popularized and mainstream. [21:53] Neeti’s advice to students wanting to join the risk profession. [24:23] Bonus question! Has Neeti ever been bit by a snake? [26:53] Justin thanks his guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to check in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: SpencerEd.org | Learn more and donate today. Funding Their Future Gala 2022 RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! RIMS Risk Maturity Model RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Contribute to RIMS Risk Management magazine Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Upcoming Webinars: “Royal Caribbean Group Creatively Uses RMIS to Boost Wellness” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Dec. 13, 2022 RIMS External Affairs Presents: “How Cyber Insurance is Shaping the Insurance Industry” | Jan. 5, 2023 “Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active” | Complimentary to All | Jan. 9, 2023 “What to Expect from Cyber Insurance in 2023 and Beyond” | Sponsored by Telos | Jan. 24, 2023 Virtual Workshops: Applying and Integrating ERM | January 10 – 11 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET Registration closes Jan. 9 Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique | January 18 – 19 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ET Registration closes Jan. 17 Fundamentals of Insurance | January 25 – 26, 2023 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm ET Registration closes Jan. 24 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Zurich’s Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon’s 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look