Chicago RIMS upcoming events

Board of Directors Self Nomination Interest Form 2027-2029 (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Chicago RIMS · Board of Directors

Step Up and Lead: 3 Director Positions Open

Nominations are open Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 15, 2026. Directors serve a three-year term, January 2027 through December 2029.

Chicago RIMS is accepting nominations for 3 open Director positions on our Board of Directors. This is a chance to help guide the chapter, drive strategic initiatives, and shape the future of the Chicago risk management community, while working alongside passionate professionals and growing your own network.

To nominate yourself, complete the short nomination form. Please read the eligibility and Board expectations below first. It helps to have these ready before you start:

Your RIMS membership type and national membership status
A brief bio (a few sentences on your role, background, and designations)
Why you’re interested in serving, and any prior committee or board service
The committees you might like to be involved with
Your LinkedIn profile URL (optional)

Submit a Nomination

Who Is Eligible?

Any Professional, Associate, or Retired member in good standing is eligible to be considered. You must be a national RIMS dues-paying member, or be prepared to become one if selected. Not sure which type of member you are? The definitions below come from the chapter bylaws.

Professional Member

You provide risk management services for the organization that employs you, working for that one organization exclusively. This is the in-house risk manager: for example, a risk manager, risk analyst, insurance manager, or ERM lead at a corporation, public entity, or nonprofit. You may be designated through your employer’s Organizational Membership or hold an Individual Professional Membership.

Associate Member

You furnish goods or services to the risk management community and are not eligible for Professional membership. This typically includes brokers, insurers, claims and TPA professionals, consultants, attorneys, and other service providers. (Members under 26 may hold a Young Associate Membership.)

Retired Member

A former Professional, Educational, or Associate Member who no longer works in any capacity in the risk management field. Retired Members are also eligible to stand for election.

Good to know:

Under the bylaws, a majority of the Board must be Professional Members.
Transitional Members (members between jobs) may not stand for election while in transitional status.

Board of Directors Expectations

Please read before submitting. The nomination form asks you to confirm that you agree to the expectations below, which come from Exhibit 2 of the Chicago RIMS Bylaws.

Strong candidates bring leadership potential, critical and strategic thinking, and a commitment to risk management. Directors:

Represent the chapter positively and bring member needs and ideas to the Board
Read agendas and background material, then provide input and vote at meetings
Serve as liaison to one or more chapter committees and report on them to the Board
Respond promptly to Board requests, keep chapter information confidential, and sign the Conflict of Interest form

Time commitment

■ Four in-person Board meetings per year (2–4 hours each, scheduled in advance)

■ One Board orientation at the start of your first term

■ The Chapter’s annual meeting, plus other chapter events when possible

■ Occasional additional calls or meetings as needed

Board service is voluntary and uncompensated. The chapter does not reimburse local travel; other travel on chapter business may be reimbursed at the Officers’ discretion.

What Happens Next?

Oct 5 – Oct 15, 2026

Nominations open. Submit yours here.

After Oct 15

The Nominating Committee contacts candidates to confirm interest and discuss next steps.

By Nov 1

The committee presents the slate of candidates to the Chapter Secretary.

By Dec 1

The slate is published to voting members, who elect the Board by electronic ballot.

Jan 1, 2027

New Directors begin their terms.

Questions?

Reach out to Katie Rabs, ARM, Nominating and Governance Committee, at krabs@solventum.com. You can also read the full Chicago RIMS Bylaws, including Exhibit 1 (membership classes) and Exhibit 2 (Board member responsibilities).

This is your chance to help shape the future of risk management in Chicago. We look forward to seeing our community step up!

Nominate Yourself Today

Lunch and Learn - BUSINESS INCOME VALUES (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

A business interruption can affect far more than a single location. Do your business income analysis and continuity planning account for the full impact to your organization?

Join FM and Chicago RIMS for a lunch-and-learn exploring business income calculation, allocation, fixed and variable costs, and common reporting pitfalls.

Whether you routinely work with business income values or rely on others within your organization to develop them, this session will help you identify assumptions, gaps, and potential disconnects. Attendees will leave with practical questions to bring back to their finance and operations teams, along with a clearer understanding of how accurate business income values can inform insurance decisions, strengthen continuity planning, and support broader financial risk management.

You'll also take home a reference guide and a sample business interruption worksheet to help you apply these concepts within your own organization.

VCIA Chicago Chapter Summit (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Practical insight, real captives, real numbers.

Chicago RIMS is pleased to help promote the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Chicago Chapter Summit. It's an afternoon of education and networking for anyone working with captives, or thinking about forming one.

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Program: 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Networking Reception: 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Location: Aon Center, Auditorium, 200 E. Randolph St., Chicago

About the Program

Sessions cover captive formation, governance, and emerging trends in how captives are used. Whether you're exploring a captive for the first time or building on what you already know, you'll leave with practical takeaways. This program is eligible for CPE/CLE credit.

Featured Speakers

Andy Nottestad
Managing Director – Risk Management, United Airlines
Theresa Power Severson
SVP – Insurance and Risk, Kite Realty Group (Chicago RIMS Board Member)
Christine Brown
Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, Vermont DFR
Gus Springmann
Director, Insurance and Risk Financing, RSM

Who Should Attend

Captive owners and prospects
Risk managers and service providers
Students and the higher-ed community

Hear directly from organizations that use captives to strengthen their risk strategies, and meet more of Chicago's captive community.

Networking Reception

After the program, join everyone at Remedy Lounge on the 70th floor from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for light refreshments and skyline views.

Registration

VCIA Members: $35
Non-members: $50
Students: Free

Registration is handled by VCIA. Please register on their site, not through Chicago RIMS.
Register for the VCIA Chicago Chapter Summit →

Presented by Aon, Old Republic and Vermont Captive.

New Year Kick Off Party - January 14, 2027 (14 Jan 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Kick Off 2027 with Chicago RIMS at Untitled Supper Club

Thursday, January 14, 2027 | 4:30 – 7:30 PM

Join us on Thursday, January 14 to start the new year strong with your Chicago RIMS community! We're returning to the spectacular Untitled Supper Club: 18,000 square feet of stunning atmosphere where great food meets even better conversation.

This annual favorite is your chance to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections and get energized for the year ahead. Whether you're a seasoned risk professional or just getting started, you'll feel right at home as we celebrate the close of 2026 and look ahead to everything 2027 has in store.

What to Expect: Three hours of networking, socializing and camaraderie. Enjoy Chicago RIMS' hosted bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, delicious food stations and the connections that make our chapter community special.

Location

Untitled Supper Club
111 West Kinzie
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Schedule

4:30 p.m.

Arrivals & Registration; Hosted Bar & Appetizers Begin

6:00 p.m.

Welcome Remarks & 2027 Chapter Preview

7:30 p.m.

Event Concludes

Registration

Open to RIMS Members, Associates and Non-Members.

Chicago RIMS Members: $10
Non-Member Risk Managers: $30
Non-Member Associates: $60

All fees are non-refundable.

Ready to start 2027 the right way?
Register today, and we'll see you on January 14!