The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance, University of South Florida

🌟 Exciting News! The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance is thrilled to welcome John Barfield to our Risk Advisory Council (RAC)! With over 35 years of industry expertise and recently awarded the Fernando Gimenez Jr. CPCU Insurance Man of the Year, John brings a dynamic perspective as Executive Vice President and Office Leader at Braishfield Associates/ Bridge Specialty Group. John’s wealth of experience—spanning agency leadership, underwriting, and IT innovation—will be invaluable to the school and to our student organization USF Gamma Iota Sigma. We’re incredibly fortunate to have him onboard as a mentor, advisor, and champion for our program, students, and advisory council. Please join us in welcoming John to the RAC! 🎉 #usfrmi #thermiadvantage #putriskinyourfuture University of South Florida Muma College of Business

Delta Beta Chapter of GIS is letting it SHINE! The School’s student organization- the Delta Beta Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma (USF Gamma Iota Sigma), continues to shine! It was chartered just 20 months ago (February of 2023), and since then, it has grown rapidly to where it currently has over 70 members and close to 1000 followers on LinkedIn. We are very pleased and proud to announce that the Delta Beta Chapter was recently recognized at the national meeting of Gamma Iota Sigma not just for being one of the fastest-growing chapters in the history of GIS, but also for the many activities (e.g., charitable service, industry engagement, member development, experiential learning) that highly successful chapters engage in.   Of the 109 chapters of Gamma Iota Sigma, seven chapters were recognized for distinction as Superior Chapters, and the Delta Beta Chapter received this recognition along with well-established RMI programs such as St. John’s University, St. Mary’s University, and the University of Alabama. Innovation and growth continue with the Delta Beta Chapter this evening as they launch their first Spotlight Speaker Series which is a focused and unique setting to bring industry experts to campus. Congratulations to the members and officers of the Delta Beta Chapter as they continue to LET IT SHINE!!

Looking Back and to the Future! We are pleased to share our first State of the School report highlighting the activities and engagements across the school over the past academic year. It has been a year of dynamic growth, and we look forward to expanding on this as we work towards our mission of educating the next generation of risk professionals in the Tampa Bay region and beyond! Randy Dumm, Karen Holbrook, David W. Blackwell, Ph.D., Joni L. Jones,Steve Miller, Po-Lin Wang, Boheng Su, Dalton Crabtree, Kristi Hoskinson, SHRM-SCP, Hailey Deschamps, M.Ed., Marrie Neumer, CFRE, Kaitlyn Kramer Reeves, CFRE https://lnkd.in/e-r9-94E

🌟 Grateful for the Risk Advisory Council at The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance, University of South Florida 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to the Risk Advisory Council for their exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment, and invaluable investment in shaping the future of our program and its initiatives. Your dedication to enhancing the education and opportunities for our students is inspiring. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for the next generation of risk management professionals. We are excited to see the continued impact and innovation that comes from this incredible collaboration. A special shout out to Dorothy Schrage, CPCU, AMIM and Paul Palumbo for your service on the RAC. You have opened many doors for students! Austin H. Boyd, Patrick Del Medico, David DeMott, Deb Franklin-McGuire, EMBA, Michael Franzese, CPCU, CPA, Stephanie Horne, ARM, Elizabeth Krystyn, CEBS, Keith A. Mercier, CIC, CRM, RHU, Matt Ostrander, AAI, CWCA, Paul Palumbo, Benson Porter,Tonya Rivera, Dorothy Schrage, CPCU, AMIM, Tim W. University of South Florida Muma College of Business #putriskinyourfuture #thermiadvantage #riskmanagement #insurance

School Faculty Fully Engaged at the American Risk and Insurance Association Annual Meeting!!   The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance faculty was fully engaged at the recent meeting of American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA):   Prof. Boheng Su presented his paper "Climate Risk in Insurers' Municipal Bond Holdings," and he also served as a paper discussant at the meeting.   Profs. Steve Miller and Po-Lin Wang presented a paper entitled "A Text-Based Measure of Corporate Risk Management."   Prof. Wang also presented ongoing research related to the ACA (Did the ACA Inject a Healthy Dose of Discipline in the US Health Insurance Market?) and a different "perspective" on pension deficits (Can You See State and Local Pension Deficits from Space?).   Prof. Randy Dumm presented research that looks at firm disclosure decisions in terms of darkness and light ("Compliance in a Regulatory Setting: A Further Investigation of Transparency"). He also presented a pedagogical paper with Leonard Külpp from the Munich Risk and Insurance Center (MRIC) @ LMU Munich related to their experience with the Case Studies in ERM course at the LMU.   Prof. Randy Dumm also served as a paper discussant and finished his tour of duty on the ARIA board, receiving the Douglas MacArthur certificate given to all immediate past presidents as they "fade away" from board service. He is seen below minutes before disappearing. 😉   The school also received two additional awards: An honorable mention as most photogenic faculty at the ARIA meeting and the clear overall winner of the ARIA Action Shot competition. Congratulations! 😎

School director, Randy Dumm, recently attended the 28th Annual Conference of the Asian Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA) held on the campus of the National University of Laos in Vientiane. Professor Dumm commented that he was "pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the conference as this was the first time that APRIA held its meeting in Laos as part of its mission to expand risk management and insurance education and research into the emerging markets within the Asia Pacific region. This reflects the vision and commitment of the APRIA leadership (HONGJOO JUNG, Katja Hanewald, Wei Zheng, Jing Ai, and Okura Mahito) and the support of Professor Phouphet Kyophilavong and his team at the National University of Laos. I believe that this was the first large-scale conference that the faculty of Economics and Business Management at NUL put on, and it was an excellent conference!"

Ready to put risk in your future? Dive into our comprehensive Career Guide: https://lnkd.in/dFT-WFXW Discover why pursuing a major, or a minor, in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business can be a 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒆-𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓! 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭: Equip yourself with specialized knowledge that not only accelerates career opportunities for RMI majors but also expands possibilities for RMI minors. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Learn from experienced faculty and industry professionals who are dedicated to your success and eager to share their wealth of knowledge. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Step into a career path where the demand for qualified professionals is robust, offering unrivaled compensation and growth potential. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨!: Enjoy a fulfilling career as a risk professional, where you become a key problem solver addressing risks faced by individuals and businesses, playing a critical role in protecting people, businesses, and communities. #TheRMIAdvantage #USFRMI #putriskinyourfuture #RiskManagement #Insurance #USF #FutureLeaders #ProblemSolvers #CareerGuide

Exciting News: The Baldwin Group School of Risk Management and Insurance Goes International! 🌍  Thanks to the generous support of the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO), TBGRMI students Bryan Payes and Dennis Iglesias recently participated in a Case Studies in Enterprise Risk Management seminar at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) in Munich, Germany. Under the guidance of Dr. Randy Dumm, Director of TBGRMI, and Prof. Mike Hubbel from Temple University, this immersive seminar delved into Harvard Business School case studies and included a series of corporate visits within Munich's vibrant marketplace. Bryan and Dennis, representing TBGRMI, had the unique opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders from renowned companies such as Swiss Re, Munich Re, Allianz, PwC, Stadtwerke München GmbH, BMW Group AG Financial Services, Scalable Finance, and Diehl Defence. This provided them with the ability to gain invaluable insights into cutting-edge risk management practices and strategies. The international aspect of the seminar was particularly enriching with Bryan and Dennis joining a diverse class comprising students from Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Bulgaria, Brussels, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. This cultural exchange not only broadened their perspectives but also fostered meaningful connections with peers from around the globe, highlighting the program's commitment to nurturing globally minded professionals. Director Randy Dumm underscores the significance of such international experiences in preparing students for successful careers in the dynamic field of risk management. "At TBGRMI, we strive to provide our students with not only a solid academic foundation but also real-world exposure to different markets and cultures," says Dumm. "Our partnership with FSLSO has been instrumental in making this international endeavor a reality." We extend our heartfelt gratitude to FSLSO for their unwavering support, which has enabled us to expand our educational horizons and further our mission of cultivating the next generation of risk management leaders. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the global risk management and insurance industry!  #GlobalEducation #RiskManagement #TBGRMI #TheRMIAdvantage #PutRiskInYourFuture #USFRMI Shown in photos: Photo 1: Allianz Group Photo  Photo 2: Dennis Martina (seminar student), Andres Grasser (Head of Financial Risk (Allianz), and Leo Kuelp (LMU) with our students  Photo 3: Munich Re Group Photo  Photo 4: Swiss Re Class Photo with Peter Liebwein (Chief Underwriting Officer-Structured Solutions, Swiss Re) Photo 5: Bryan Dennis and Peter Liebwein and Martin Strassner (VP Risk Management, Swiss Re) with our students  Photo 6: SWM Group Photo with Jorg Bundscherer  Photo 7: Traton Presentation with Jens Ruecker  Photo 8: Diehl Defense Group 1  Photo 9: BMW Financial Introductions  Photo 10: Scalable Capital Video Production

Thank you, Tampa Bay Mariners Club, for your generous donation to our school! We are deeply grateful for the leadership of Skipper Samuel Higginbottom, who championed this $2,500 financial gift. A special thank you to our very own Dorothy Schrage, CPCU, AMIM, and Risk Advisory Council member at the University of South Florida, for her invaluable support. Your investment in our school, students, and their future success is greatly appreciated. Donations like these are instrumental in creating opportunities for our risk management students to thrive and grow. Thank you for your commitment to education and the future of risk management. #thermiadvantage #putriskinyourfuture #usfrmi #riskmanagement #insurance University of South Florida Muma College of Business

Our esteemed school director, Randy Dumm, being recognized for his expertise, particularly on a topic so pertinent to our state. Proud to see his leadership making an impact!