BIMTECH Institute Hosts Dedication Ceremony for New Risk and Insurance Management Society Risk Management Resource Center

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release:

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Entities Collaborate on Enhanced Risk Management Curriculum

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) Chairperson Dr. Abhijit K. Chattoraj and Deputy Director and Dean - Academics Dr. Anupam Varma welcomed RIMS Board Director Robert Zhang and RIMS CEO Mary Roth to officially open "The RIMS Corner" publication center. The dedication event also included a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding signing to further support the advancement of BIMTECH's risk management and insurance curriculum.

As part of the working relationship, RIMS and BIMTECH will develop preparatory courses for BIMTECH students that will cover the content and knowledge required to achieve the RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional certification (RIMS-CRMP). In late 2017, the certification received official accreditation by the American National Standards Institute under ISO/IEC 17024:2012, signifying its accordance with requirements defined in International Standards.

Photo gallery from the dedication event: http://images.rims.org/2018-RIMS-BIMTECH/index.html

"More than delivering thought-leading content to India's flourishing risk management community, RIMS aims to facilitate the exchange ideas and best practices, as well as other opportunities for professionals to advance their programs and careers," said Mary Roth. "We are excited to work with BIMTECH and collaborate on this initiative, to share our resources and support the future of risk management in India."

At the event, Robert Zhang addressed the audience, delivering a presentation titled, "Role of Risk Management in a Changing Environment," followed by RIMS Vice President Strategic Initiative Carol Fox who presented to students and faculty on "Risk Management Frameworks: Theory to Practice."

RIMS' Global Initiatives are led by Senior Director Steven Chou ([email protected]) and Associate Director Jhelum Bagchi ([email protected]). For more information about RIMS international activities and resources, visit www.RIMS.org/international. For additional information about RIMS-CRMP certification, visit www.RIMS.org/certification.