Women of Risk Management: Brandy McAllister

Brandy McAllisterRisk Management and Insurance DirectorAssociation of Arkansas Counties Risk Management Services From General Counsel to Risk Leader, Brandy’s effective programs follow the data and never lose sight of the people behind it.  Brandy McAllister did not plan a career in risk management. But after earning degrees in marketing, finance, and law, she became General […]

Women of Risk Management: Lucia Espinoza

Lucia Espinoza, AU, CIC, CISRUnderwriting Services SupervisorTexas Association of Counties Fresh to the insurance industry at 20, Lucia Espinoza has defined her career with analytical discipline and deep dedication to the people she serves. At 20 years old, Lucia Espinoza stepped into a small insurance agency with no industry background and a strong willingness to […]

RiskStar Illuminate 2025: Lighting the Way to Smarter Risk Management

From October 7–8 in Austin, Centurisk brought together RiskStar risk management software users from risk pools and states across the country for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration at RiskStar Illuminate 2025.  Watch the Highlights Relive the energy from this year’s event in our short recap video below:  A lively start at Electric Shuffle  The conference kicked off with a welcome reception at […]

5 Best Practices for Using AI in Risk Management and Insurance 

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a practical tool that risk pool leaders and state risk managers can start using today to reduce manual effort, uncover hidden insights, and make smarter decisions. But like any powerful tool, using AI effectively requires intention, structure, and the right use cases. Here are five best practices to guide your AI journey.

The Three Little Pigs Buy Property Insurance

Once upon a time, three little pigs each built a house. One chose straw, one chose sticks, and one chose bricks. They all purchased property insurance with the same coverage amount. When the Big Bad Wolf came huffing and puffing, the real test was not just how strong their houses were. It was whether their […]

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