The
RISK
INSTITUTE
INDUSTRY MEMBER BENEFITS,
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Enterprise Risk, Insurance,
Capital Management
The Risk Institute at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business is a collaboration between
forward-thinking companies and scholars from a broad array of academic disciplines. We know that, in
today’s competitive marketplace, risk assessment and management cannot be left to chance. The Risk
Institute thought leaders not only understand risk, but also help members apply effective, integrated risk
management strategies that position them for growth.
Our programs rest on three pillars of focus – outreach, curriculum and research – and are consistent with
our mission to:
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Promote integrated risk management as a driver of growth and value for organizational
and business wide decisions
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Drive effective and meaningful collaboration between academic research and industry
practice
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Explore cutting-edge thought leadership and research on risk-related questions
The Risk Institute is governed by a member advisory board comprised of the six founding members and
The Risk Institute leadership from the Fisher College of Business.
The Risk Institute’s founding members are recognized for deep expertise in enterprise risk management
within their respective industries. Our academic thought leaders inspire and guide risk-related research,
curriculum and educational programming.
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP IN THE RISK INSTITUTE
By becoming an industry member of The Risk Institute, your organization will gain comprehensive
insights and experience from across academic disciplines and business practices. The knowledge gained
through membership will empower your senior leadership to balance risks in ways that create growth
and value.
Our members are recognized in their industry sector for strong and proactive risk practices, or
demonstrated efforts to expand current risk practices. Membership is open to organizations that wish to
take on an active role in integrating academic research and findings into development of best practices
for risk management. We anticipate a growing membership of companies and organizations from Ohio,
the United States and the world.
RISK INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Complimentary participation in The Risk Institute’s annual conference for three individuals from
your organization
Priority access to The Risk Institute events, including research conferences, executive education risk
series, and The Risk Institute morning briefings
Exclusive advanced access to The Risk Institute research and to the growing catalog of risk-related
research from the Fisher College of Business
Access to leading-edge insights and research from faculty at The Ohio State University
Priority access to the results of The Risk Institute’s annual national survey on risk management
Exclusive networking opportunities with other risk professionals from a broad range of industries
Engagement opportunities with guest speakers at The Risk Institute conferences
Professional development opportunities to better prepare industry member’s workforce to
confidently manage risk
Engagement opportunities in curriculum activities with undergraduate and graduate students from
the Fisher College of Business
Access to the next generation of risk management practitioners via undergraduate and graduate
students for internships and full-time employment opportunities
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDUSTRY MEMBERS
The Risk Institute industry members will be asked to assume the following roles and responsibilities:
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Actively engage in activities and events
Provide feedback and input into The Risk Institute’s research activities, such as helping to identify
new topics of interest
Provide feedback and input into The Risk Institute’s educational programming to identify new topics
Serve as a champion for The Risk Institute among industry peers and assist with the recruitment of
new members for The Risk Institute
Help expose students to the field of risk management by informing them of mentoring, internships
and full-time employment opportunities
Share industry member’s expertise with students and faculty through guest lectures and
networking events
Help with identification and recruitment of speakers of interest for The Risk Institute events
TIME COMMITMENT OF INDUSTRY MEMBERS
The Risk Institute industry members will receive quarterly updates on The Risk Institute and have a
membership meeting at the annual conference. Input and feedback on pressing issues and engagement will
be solicited from industry members through annual surveys as well as personal correspondence and
requests from The Risk Institute’s staff and the advisory board.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT OF INDUSTRY MEMBERS
The Risk Institute industry members are asked to support The Risk Institute with a gift of $20,000 per year,
for a term of three years, with an opportunity for renewal at the end of the term. Additional gifts can be
designated for specific programs or for events per the donor’s wishes.
For more information, contact Phil Renaud at The Risk Institute at renaud.19@osu.edu.