On the Road with Shelby Donovan: Mountains and Miles of Foresight in Washington State
When Valuation Associate Shelby Donovan receives an assignment in Washington State, her mind isn’t solely on property; it’s also on the location. “What part of the state will it be?” she wonders. “Because every area is completely different, and each trip needs to be planned that way.” For someone who grew up in Houston, and […]
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 Innovators Meet in 2026 for Continued Collaboration
This week marked the first RiskStar Innovators customer advisory board meeting of 2026, where we welcomed new members and discussed ways RiskStar risk management software can best support today’s risk pools and states. Founding members in this dynamic user collaboration include ACWA JPIA, Texas Association of Counties, Midwest Public Risk, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Association […]
On the Road with Bryan Mowery: Feels Like Home in South Carolina
Appraiser Bryan Mowery has covered a lot of ground in South Carolina. He’s driven rolling Upstate hills, felt the thrum of Charleston highways, and unwound along quiet rural trails and beside placid lakes. But ask him what stands out the most, and it’s not the scenery. He’ll tell you it’s the people he’s met along […]
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 […]
Preventing Underinsured Property Losses: 4 Key Drivers
Imagine this scenario: A mid-sized city believes its community center is fully insured. Then a fire breaks out, consuming the building. When the smoke clears, the insurance policy, based on a $10 million replacement cost, falls $2 million short of the true rebuilding cost once debris removal, code updates, and urgent contractor premiums are included. […]
On the Road with Adam Guererro: Sampling California Flavor
For Centurisk Valuation Associate Adam Guerrero, thorough property appraisal and asset inventory are his bread and butter. But his travels across California these past four years have unexpectedly fed something more: an eye-opening and enriching new perspective on the state he calls home. Based in San Dimas, just outside of bustling Los Angeles, Adam always […]
Property Insurance Appraisal Pilots: What They Are and How They Help
When you’re managing property insurance for complex public entities like a state or risk pool, committing to a full-scale appraisal project can seem like a large leap of faith. For these multi-stage, multi-year operations, you need the assurance your appraisal partner is the right one for your organization with a process you can trust. That’s […]
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.