Whether an organization's risk management function is focused on traditional insurable risks or broader enterprise-wide risk management, an audit of risk management should be among the first priorities for senior leadership. If a separate risk management department does not exist, it is even more important as fewer resources are dedicated to the process of identifying and evaluating risks and ensuring appropriate risk responses are intact. With this in mind, here are five ways organizations can benefit from an objective evaluation of the risk management function.

A claim is made and you dutifully submit the particulars to your insurance company. In reply, your insurance company responds with a letter stating that they are reserving their rights to deny coverage. This is the insurer’s way of stating they are not sure the claim is covered and informing you of your options.

While methamphetamine is not a new drug, law enforcement agencies have indicated that its use has increased dramatically in recent years. Consequently, the growing presence of production sites (meth labs) have created substantial exposures for landlords and property managers.

The successes of our longstanding client, DC Water, are highlighted in an ACE USA Advisory. ARMC is proud to have played a vital role in the initial feasibility analysis, and to have provided implementation support and independent oversight of the rolling owner controlled insurance program (ROCIP) which has helped DC Water achieve significantly improved safety, streamlined claims handling, millions of dollars in insurance cost savings for their rate payers, and broader participation by MBE, WBE, and LSDBE contractors due to availability of sound insurance protection.

Business Insurance's article "ERM lays foundation for regulatory compliance" features commentary from Joe Underwood of Albert Risk. The article discusses the linkages between compliance strategies and enterprise risk management.

Regions Bank's article "Optimizing Business Risk Response" features commentary from Joe Underwood of Albert Risk. The article discusses the concept of risk appetite and the different categories of risk response.