Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today are three RIMS Chapter Presidents from around the world: Kerry Bakkerus of the RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter, Erica Kiefer of the newly founded RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, and Mako Kanda of the Japan Chapter. They discuss risk trends in their respective geographies, what makes their chapter unique, and their experiences with leading a chapter (and all of the challenges and opportunities that come along with it).   Tune in to hear various global perspectives from RIMS Chapter leaders and learn about what it takes to build and sustain their chapters, retain and attract membership, and their invaluable advice to the general risk management community.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:34] About RIMScast. [:45] About today’s episode. [:52] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:47] More about today’s episode with Kerry Bakkerus of the RIMS New Zealand and Pacific Island Chapter, Erica Kiefer of the newly founded RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter, and Mako Kanda of the Japan Chapter. [2:09] Justin Smulison introduces and welcomes today’s first guest, Kerry Bakkerus! [2:30] Kerry shares about her risk career and what she is doing outside of RIMS. [3:20] What is the risk culture like in New Zealand? [5:42] When did Kerry start the New Zealand RIMS Chapter? [6:08] Kerry describes the NZ Chapter and the common goals of the members. [8:23] Kerry’s message to the global risk management community and those considering a career in risk management. [10:44] Justin thanks Kerry for joining the podcast! [10:56] RIMS plug time! Upcoming RIMS virtual workshops and announcements. [12:12] Justin introduces the second guest, Erica Kiefer, the newest RIMS Chapter President. [13:00] Erica shares her career history. [13:48] What drew Erica to risk management? How long has she been in risk management? [15:31] Erica’s advice on what risk professionals need to do to maintain their good status and adapt to the times. [16:40] Erica shares about the experience of co-launching the RIMS Greater Bluegrass Chapter. [18:12] Erica’s hopes for the Greater Bluegrass chapter moving forward. [19:00] Justin thanks Erica for joining the podcast and Erica shares where to find more information on the Greater Bluegrass chapter. [19:32] Justin introduces the RIMS Japan chapter president, Mako Kanda. [19:44] Mako discusses teaching strategy and risk as a university professor in Japan. [21:36] Japan has a very risk-averse culture in business. How does Mako hope to slowly influence this mindset in the present and future? [23:53] Mako shares some of the history of the RIMS Japan Chapter, as well as his hopes for the future of the chapter. [25:55] Justin thanks Mako Kanda for joining! [26:05] Justin thanks all three guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to take a look at in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! Register early by Feb. 17th! Contribute to Risk Management Magazine RIMS Welcomes 80th Chapter — Greater Bluegrass Chapter RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Related RIMScast Episodes: “2022: The Year in Risk (Part 1)” and “2022: The Year in Risk (Part 2)”  “Live from the RIMS ERM Conference 2022” “Travel Risk Management for the 2022 Holidays with Dr. Adrian Hyzler” “2022 Midyear Risk Review with RIMS Publications Director Morgan O’Rourke” “Introducing RIMS CEO Gary LaBranche” Upcoming Webinars: “What to Expect from Cyber Insurance in 2023 and Beyond” | Sponso