Risk Management


  • Best source for business credit information?

    We have used D&B as part of the decision to grant credit (or not) to business customers.  Anyone have insight into other good alternatives to consider?

  • Business Continuity - Boston Marathon Tragedy

    If you were a business owner in the area of the Boston Marathon, would you have a Business Continuity Plan? http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/day-after-boston-marathon-bombings-small-businesses-stories The day after the Boston Marathon bombings: Small businesses' stories by Mark Garrison …

  • Hurricane Season is a little less than 3 months away — Do you have a Crisis Management and Business Continuity Plan

      Tornado’s, flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters; fire, threats, civil disturbance, accidents, structure failures, are always present and a fact of life. Survival of your home, family and business is always a paramount issue when events such as these occur.  But are you re…

  • ERM: Should Internal Fraud Mitigation Top the List?

    I  am always looking at ways to more effectively manage risk across the enterprise and that includes identifying and mitigating emerging risks. In general, as companies change and move across new borders, at times it is challenging  to keep internal fraud, and risks from internal sources, top o…

  • Risk Management- Preparing for 2012

    It is now time to set the table for a successful 2012 in terms of budgets, forecasts, insurance renewal applications, and establishing 2012 benchmarks.  In terms of insurance renewal, I am just curious as to what others are seeing in terms of property coverage rates due to all of the natural dis…

  • Risk Management Consultant

    Our Company is in the process of selecting a Risk Management Consultant (RMC).  Our prior RMC retired earlier this year and we are seeking recommendations for a new individual to help us with a broker selection process.  I  appreciate any suggestions.

  • FIN 48 Template

    Does anyone have a useful FIN 48 template / memo that could be shared?