At Risk Newsletter

At Risk is a risk management newsletter for British Columbia provincial government ministries and organizations.

Volume 22, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2014 (PDF)

• Retirement of our Accomplished Leader
• ASK RISK: Why does government put such a strong emphasis on compliance?
• Last Words
• Mental Stress claim arising at work is a WCB matter
• Risk Perception: this time it’s personal

Volume 21, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2013 (PDF)

• Searching for Truth in Numbers
• In Memoriam
• Protecting Government’s Brand Identity
• Coverage for Additional Insureds

Volume 21, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2013 (PDF, 1.2MB)

• Homeowners and WorkSafeBC
• Social Media in the Government Context
• RIMS Canada Conference Preview
• Ministry Level Risk Registers are Easier than You Think

Volume 20, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2012 (PDF)

• WorkSafeBC Contractor Basics
• Risk Society
• Change is Coming...New Risk Management Policy
• Congratulations: RMB Executive Director Wins Premier's Award

Volume 20, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2012 (PDF)

• And the Winner is... How to Launch a Successful Contest
• ASK RISK: What to do when a colleague’s behaviour makes you fear for your safety
• Context Matters! 2010 Winter Olympics case study
• Insurance Act Reforms

Volume 19, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2011 (PDF)

• Getting the Most from a Risk Assessment
• And the award goes to... recognizing the achievements of one of our own
• ASK RISK: The Difference between Surety Bonds and Irrevocable Letters of Credit
• Automatic Sprinkler Systems – help them help you

Volume 19, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2011 (PDF)

• Government Security Office
• ASK RISK: Pollution Liability – when it’s necessary
• Enrolment Process for Master Insurance Program
• General Incident and Loss Reports just got easier
• Out with the Old, in with the New Risk Management Standard

Volume 18, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2010 (PDF)

• The New Risk Register
• Multi-Function Device Information Risks
• Risk Management In Contracts
• ASK RISK: the role of the Government Security Office vs. other security functions across government

Volume 18, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2010 (PDF)

• Insurance in Government Contracts
• Risk Management: It’s Like Hot Sauce
• Government Appointees Indemnity Program
• Steps to Take When a Loss Occurs
• ASK RISK: government’s self-insurance – what it is and what it covers

Volume 17, Issue 2 Fall/Winter 2009 (PDF)

• Information Systems Risk Assessments
• Effective Risk Identification – introducing a new approach
• I should probably get everybody to sign a waiver!
• High Hazard Construction Risk
• Indemnities in Disguise
• ASK RISK: limitations of liability – what they are and how they work

Volume 17, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2009 (PDF)

• Rental Vehicles: The Least You Need to Know
• What is it we do here anyway?
• How do I Know? Professional Liability Insurance
• CGL Spelled Out
• Provincial Construction Program
• ASK RISK: the difference between traditional risk management and Enterprise Risk Management

Volume 16, Issue 1 Fall/Winter 2008 (PDF)

• The Risks of Waiving Contract Insurance — Why Some Organizations Waive it, and Why You Shouldn’t
• Waivers, Limitations of Liability and Indemnification Clauses in Contracts
• See you at the Forum

Volume 15, Issue 1 Summer/Fall 2007 (PDF)

• Risk-Based Policy Development for Health
• Insurance for Volunteers
• Electronic Filing of General Incident Loss Reporting Form Undergoes a Facelift
• Work Experience/Practicum Placements

Volume 14, Issue 1 Spring/Summer 2006 (PDF)

• Enterprise Risk Management Implementation
• Water, Water Everywhere – Mop It? Yes, but THINK
• Pandemic Preparedness
• Security – Works for Me!