Chicago RIMS upcoming events

Building a Personal Brand + Speed Networking - An RRP Education Series event (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Build your brand. Grow your network.

A panel discussion and speed networking event — part of the Chicago RIMS Rising Risk Professionals Education Series.

Your personal brand is one of the most valuable investments you can make early in your career. It shapes how colleagues, clients, and future employers see you long before you walk into the room.

Join us at the Old Republic office for a panel with industry leaders who will share their career journeys, the reputations they have built along the way, and the practical strategies behind them. Following the panel, attendees will take part in a speed networking session designed to turn those ideas into real connections.

What you'll take away

A clearer sense of what your professional reputation says about you today
Practical tactics for building visibility without self-promotion fatigue
Perspective from leaders who have built brands on both the corporate and carrier sides
New connections across the Chicago risk community

Featuring

Julie Bordo
Chief Executive Officer, PCH Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. (a Risk Retention Group)

Theresa Severson
Senior Vice President, Insurance and Risk Manager, Kite Realty Group

Steve Cate
Vice President, Account Executive, Old Republic Risk Management

Caroline Erdman (Moderator)
Captive Consultant, Hylant Global Captive Solutions

Event details

Date	Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time	4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Location	Old Republic 307 N Michigan Ave, 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60601
Cost	Complimentary — food and beverage hosted

Space is limited to 40 attendees. Register early to reserve your spot.

RRP Event - Royal Palms Shuffleboard (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Shuffleboard, drinks, and Chicago's next generation of risk professionals

An RRP Chicago member event at Royal Palms Shuffleboard — and the kickoff of 2026/2027 membership.

Last year's outing was one of the best turnouts RRP has had, so we're back — this time in Wicker Park, with shuffleboard courts, food, drinks, and a room full of people at the same stage of their careers as you.

No panel. No presentation. Just a couple of hours to meet people you'll be working alongside for the next twenty years, in a setting where nobody has to make small talk about the weather.

Event details

Date	Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time	4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location	Royal Palms Shuffleboard 1750 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Who	RRP members and anyone interested in joining. Must be 21+.

Not an RRP member yet?

You don't need to be. Come as a guest for $30, or make it official: a full year of RRP Chicago membership plus your ticket for $85. Membership gets you member pricing on every RRP event this year, access to select RIMS Chicago Chapter events, and first access to the mentorship program launching this fall.

Registration

$20	Current RRP Chicago members
$30	Guests — not a member, just coming to the event
$85	Membership + event bundle — a year of RRP plus this ticket

Payment by credit card at registration. Registration closes Tuesday, August 11 — no walk-ins.

Questions? Email us at ChicagoRIMS@Gmail.com.

Chicago RIMS Annual Golf Outing - Monday, September 21, 2026 (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The Chicago RIMS Annual Golf Outing returns to the stunning Arrowhead Golf Club for a day on the course with purpose. Kick off Chicago Risk Week with networking, golf, and support for the next generation of risk management professionals.

Sponsorships are Now Open! Click here for more information

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Your participation creates lasting impact by:

✔ Supporting the next generation of risk management professionals through educational scholarships
✔ Networking with 200+ industry leaders and peers in a relaxed, relationship-building environment
✔ Enjoying championship golf at one of Chicagoland's premier courses
✔ Building relationships that extend beyond the fairways—many attendees stay in town for Chicago Risk Week events through September 24th

SCHOLARSHIP IMPACT

Every dollar raised directly funds scholarship initiatives for students pursuing education in risk management and related fields. Your participation creates both immediate scholarships awarded in the coming year and contributions to educational endowments that will benefit students for years to come.

Your investment today builds the risk management community of tomorrow.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Location: Arrowhead Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60564

Tentative Schedule:

8:30 - 9:30 AM - Registration with morning beverages (no breakfast provided)
9:45 AM - Call to Carts
10:00 AM - Shotgun Start
2:00 PM - Golf Clinic (included with Cocktail Reception ticket)
Following Golf - Cocktail Reception & Hors d'oeuvres

Part of Chicago Risk Week (September 21-24, 2026) - The perfect start to a week of connection. Many attendees stay in town for the 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum on September 24th.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Individual Golfer: $250 per person
Foursome: $900 per foursome
Golf Clinic & Cocktail Reception Only: $50 per person

What's Included in Your Golf Package:

✔ Green fees and golf cart
✔ Practice range access
✔ Box lunch (provided on golf carts)
✔ Beverage cart service on course
✔ Golf clinic (2:00 PM)
✔ Cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres

IMPORTANT: The cocktail reception is already included in all golf registrations. Do not purchase a separate cocktail reception ticket if you're registered as a golfer or part of a foursome.

Non-Golfer Option: $50 per person
Golf Clinic & Cocktail Reception Only - For guests who are not playing golf but want to join for the clinic and reception

JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

By participating in this event, you enjoy a day of golf and networking while playing a crucial role in shaping the future of our profession. Be part of this meaningful tradition that strengthens our professional community while opening doors for tomorrow's risk management leaders.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Chicago RIMS nor registered attendees will be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations related to this event that are due to any of the following causes, to the extent beyond reasonable control: acts of God, accident, riots, war, terrorist act, epidemic, pandemic, quarantine, civil commotion, breakdown of communication facilities, breakdown of web host, breakdown of internet service provider, natural catastrophes, governmental actions or omissions, changes in law or regulations, national strikes, fire, explosion, generalized lack of availability of raw materials or energy.

Should this event be cancelled for any of these reasons, registered attendees will be entitled to apply their registration fees to the next Chicago RIMS Annual Golf Outing.

Questions?
Contact ChicagoRIMS@gmail.com

11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum - September 24, 2026 (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Thursday, September 24, 2026 | The Old Post Office, Chicago

The Chicago RIMS Chapter is proud to host the 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum—the Midwest's premier risk management conference!

Join us at The Old Post Office (across from Union Station) on September 24, 2026, for a full day of panel discussions, industry-leading speakers, networking opportunities, and educational breakout sessions, followed by a lively cocktail reception.

Sponsorships are Open! Click here for more information

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Old Post Office
433 West Van Buren Street
Chicago, Illinois 60607

Parking: Click here for parking instructions

Part of Chicago Risk Week (September 21-24, 2026) - Many attendees join us for our Annual Golf Outing on September 21st as well.

For complete event information, visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org

REGISTRATION FEES

We're proud to keep our rates steady—registration fees have remained unchanged for three years running.

COMPLIMENTARY - Risk Management Professionals

Who qualifies: Professionals who manage risk, insurance, safety, claims, or related functions FOR their employer. This includes:

Risk Managers
Risk Analysts
Insurance Managers
Claims Managers
Safety Directors
Treasurers
CFOs managing risk functions
General Counsel managing risk
Corporate staff within Risk Management departments

If you manage risk for your company, your registration is free.

$325 PER PERSON - All Others

Who pays: Anyone who provides services, products, or solutions TO risk managers. This includes:

Brokers and agents (including small independent agencies)
Insurance company representatives (underwriters, claims staff, legal)
Law firms and attorneys
Consultants and advisory firms
RMIS and technology providers
Risk solution vendors
TPAs and claims service providers
Surveillance, estimatics, or investigation firms
All other service providers to the risk management community
RIMS Associate Members (non-Risk Manager members)

If you sell to or service risk managers, this is your registration tier.

Register Now

Still Not Sure Which Category You Fall Into?

Simple test: Does your job involve managing risk FOR your employer, or do you provide services TO companies that manage risk?

Managing risk for your employer = Complimentary
Providing services to risk managers/public = $325

Questions? Email ChicagoRIMS@gmail.com

IMPORTANT POLICIES

All registration fees are non-refundable upon payment. No exceptions.

Cancellations for Complimentary (Risk Manager) Registrations:
If you need to cancel your complimentary registration, please notify us no later than Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM (three weeks before the event). This helps Chicago RIMS manage costs and keep registration complimentary for risk management professionals.

Questions? Contact ChicagoRIMS@gmail.com

Learn More:
ChicagoRIMS.org | ChicagolandRiskForum.org