Demystifying Risk Management

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Demystifying Risk Management.

Risk management is often seen as a complex and technical field, but at its core, it’s about 
protecting what matters most—your people, your assets, and your business. This session is 
designed to strip away the mystery and provide you with a clear understanding of how risk 
management works and why it’s a critical part of safeguarding your company’s balance 
sheet. 
While this session won’t make you a technical expert in the field, it will equip you with the 
knowledge and insights to bring real value to your organization. You’ll learn how risk 
management is not just a back-office function but a strategic tool that can help your 
business thrive in an uncertain world. Topics will include: 
1. What is risk management? 
2. Identifying and assessing risks 
3. Treating risk
4. Total cost of risk and “Managing” risk management 

The presenter will be Bill Forsyth, Senior Vice President at Gallagher Canada. With 
decades of experience in insurance and risk management across a wide range of industries 
and businesses of all sizes, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge and a pragmatic approach to 
this topic. His insights will not only make this session informative but will also leave you 
with take away, practical ideas on how to apply risk management principles to your business. 
Whether you’re new to risk management or looking to deepen your understanding, this 
session promises to be engaging, thought-provoking, and full of practical takeaways.