Risk Management

Sections of This Topic Include:

Introduction to Risk Management
Disaster Planning
Protecting Against Theft, Fraud, Forgery and Terrorism
Additional Information for Nonprofits
General Resouorces


Introduction to Risk Management

Risk management often focuses on matters of insurance. However, there are several other major considerations when assessing areas of risk in your business. Read the following sections in this overall topic, too.
What Kind of Security Measures Should I Take? (very basic overview)
Basic Considerations in Risk Management

Disaster Planning (Regarding Facilities, Not Computing, etc.)

Arkwright Mutual Insurance Company
Disaster Planning and Recovery

Protecting Against Fraud, Forgery, Theft and Terrorism

Protecting Your Assets Against Crime
Avoiding Fraud and Forgery
Preventing Employee Theft
Control Self-Assessment
Safety / Slips and Falls : Risk Management Internet Services Library (rmis.com)

Additional Information for Nonprofits

Basic Overview of Nonprofit Risk Management
Nonprofit Risk Management Center (extensive collection of resources)
select Insurance from the pulldown menu
National Alliance for Nonprofit Organizations
List of numerous online articles about nonprofit risk management
Overview of Liability Insurance

General Resources

OSHWEB: Risk management
Environmental Safety Management
Risk Management Association
Business Insurance
Risk Management Glossary (focused mostly on insurance)


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Crisis Management -- Recommended Books

Insurance (Business) -- Recommended Books