Risk Management Show Innovation, AI, and the Evolving Risk Landscape: A Conversation with Jim Wetekamp
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Oct 7, 2025 In this discussion, Jim Wetekamp, CEO of RiskConnect and a pioneer in risk management technology, shares insights on the transformative impact of AI in the industry. He highlights the evolving role of risk leaders, emphasizing a proactive approach to resilience and the importance of data governance. Jim addresses the challenges posed by an aging workforce and the critical need for mentorship. He also warns about the risks of hasty AI adoption, urging a balanced approach to technology and human oversight. Tune in for actionable strategies to navigate the evolving risk landscape!
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Bring Risk Under One Roof
- RiskConnect combines insurable risk, GRC, and business continuity into one integrated view to improve decisions.
- This unified approach exposes blind spots and enables coordinated mitigation across the enterprise.
Risk Leaders Must Be Proactive
- The role of risk leaders shifted from checkbox compliance to proactive resilience and performance orientation.
- Risk functions now face accountability without direct responsibility and need better tools and integration to influence outcomes.
Codify Knowledge Into Workflows
- Do codify institutional knowledge into documentation, mentorship, and digital knowledge bases before people retire.
- Use technology to embed critical knowledge into workflows so the organization, not individuals, holds the expertise.