The Risk Management Society (RIMS) has cancelled its 2020 annual conference and exhibition that was due to take place in Denver, Colorado from the 03 to the 05 May due to COVID-19.
In the announcement, RIMS said: “In the coming weeks, RIMS is committed to addressing the hundreds of agreements, policies and commitments, as well as the concerns of thousands of attendees. Connections Housing will administer cancellations for reservations within our hotel block on your behalf and we are working through the refund process.”
RIMS has created an FAQ on its website to help answer questions but ask for patience as they navigate this complex process.
According to RIMS, its risk professionals online community on Opis continues to be active, its COVID-19 information centre will offer resources and articles, and there are plans to create other virtual opportunities to support people.
The statement said: “We want to thank the insurance brokers, carriers and industry partners whose senior-most-leaders came together to offer their guidance and support for RIMS and our community. It is truly amazing what this united front can accomplish.”
“We also commend the leadership of our board of directors, RIMS staff, annual conference programming committee and volunteers for their contributions to this team effort, as well as our chapter and advisory group leaders who have been our advocates on the ground, across the globe,” it added.
