Dennis G. Royer implements ERM program that embraces far-flung units

By: Rodd Zolkos

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Among Dennis G. Royer's accomplishments since joining AutoNation Inc. as senior director of risk management in 2007 is implementing an enterprise risk management program that truly spans an organization that by its nature is somewhat decentralized.

Chad C. Jackson exports FedEx loss prevention efforts to global operations

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

As FedEx Corp. takes significant retentions on its worldwide properties, Chad C. Jackson, staff director of risk management, works with its primary property insurer to standardize its approach to risks and reduce costs.

Chad C. Jackson’s coffee shop dream opened the door to risk management

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

As a high school Spanish teacher in Garland, Texas, Chad C. Jackson decided to pursue an MBA to open a coffee shop — a decision that ultimately landed him in risk management.

Chad C. Jackson named to Risk Management Honor Roll®

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

As staff director of risk management for one of the world's largest global delivery companies, Chad C. Jackson drives a risk management vision that protects the people, assets and brand of FedEx Corp. and its operating companies.

Chad C. Jackson retools FedEx’s insurance program and lowers premiums

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

With more than 200 insurance policies placed globally, Chad C. Jackson has devised and optimized a framework around FedEx Corp.'s insurance programs that has reduced costs.

Chad C. Jackson reduces FedEx’s risk costs with use of data and analytics

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Much of FedEx Corp.'s reductions in its total cost of risk have been driven by the use of data and analytics to make informed risk management and insurance decisions.

Chad C. Jackson fosters communication, collaboration among FedEx units

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Among Chad C. Jackson's top challenges after joining Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx Corp. in 2008 as staff director of risk management was the lack of communication among risk management departments.

Chad C. Jackson restructures FedEx aviation program to take on higher retention

By: Mike Tsikoudakis

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Chad C. Jackson, staff director of risk management for FedEx Corp., dramatically restructured the company's aviation insurance program to address rising premiums by taking on a substantial self-insured retention.

Michael D. Horvath’s safety management degree led him to risk management

By: Matt Dunning

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Safety management is not a phrase one readily associates with exploring new frontiers.

Michael D. Horvath named to Risk Management Honor Roll®

By: Matt Dunning

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

As senior vice president of risk management for one of the largest retail real estate owners in the world, Michael D. Horvath's role extends far beyond buying insurance for Simon Property Group Inc.

Michael D. Horvath prevents losses with predictive analysis

By: Matt Dunning

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

A core concept Michael D. Horvath has institutionalized as senior vice president of risk management at Simon Property Group Inc. is that preventing losses is far less expensive than minimizing their cost after they happen.

Michael D. Horvath controls claims with in-house, third-party team

By: Matt Dunning

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Shortly after joining Simon Property Group Inc. in 1996, Michael D. Horvath submitted an odd request to underwriting executives at The Travelers Cos. Inc.

Michael D. Horvath goes beyond building codes to engineer safer structures

By: Matt Dunning

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

During 2004 and 2005, eight Category 3 or higher hurricanes affected more than 60 Simon Property Group Inc.-owned assets with a combined value of more than $4 billion.

Michael D. Horvath integrates various company divisions

By: Matt Dunning

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Much of Michael D. Horvath's success as Simon Property Group Inc.'s senior vice president of risk management is owed to his ability to integrate the interests of the company's operating units, executive-level management and external business partners.

Lori J. Gray gives accident-prone police officer a risk management lesson

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

A Prince William County, Va., police officer involved in too many preventable automobile accidents spent a week helping the county's risk management division to gain perspective on the costs arising from his conduct.

Lori J. Gray forced to scramble for coverage by Civil War re-enactment

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Staging a massive civil war battle re-enactment forced the risk manager of Prince William County, Va., to scramble for insurance coverage.

Lori J. Gray uses self-insurance pool dividends to fund loss-control efforts

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

The risk management division of Prince William County, Va., oversees two self-insurance pools that have returned more than $15 million in dividends or surplus to participants since 2001.

Lori J. Gray’s efforts save Prince William County animal shelter

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Some people talk about rescuing their pets from an animal shelter, but Lori J. Gray has helped rescue an entire shelter along with a pet.

Lori J. Gray named 2013 Risk Manager of the Year®

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Risk management and safety practices were sorely lacking when Prince William County, Va., hired Lori J. Gray as a risk manager in 1999.

Prince William County’s comprehensive risk management program covers array of risks

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Prince William County, Va., insures more than $432 million in property risks, says Lori J. Gray, the county government's risk management division chief.

Prince William County risk managers oversee environmental management program

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

The risk managers of Prince William County, Va., oversee an environmental management program to mitigate pollution liability and keep the county government from running afoul of state and federal regulations and potentially hefty fines.

Lori J. Gray’s Prince William County risk management decisions driven by data

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

If the risk management division of Prince William County, Va., were an automobile, it would be fueled by data that propels the car along the best routes to avoid accidents.

Lori J. Gray reduces workers comp claims severity with holistic approach

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

Reducing workers compensation claims severity among injured Prince William County, Va., employees didn't happen by accident.

Lori J. Gray’s health clinic improvements saves lives and reduces comp costs

By: Roberto Ceniceros

Published April 21, 2013 - 6:00am CST

The risk manager and an assistant fire chief of Prince William County, Va., teamed up for a decade to push for a revamp of a health clinic for county public safety employees that they found lacking.