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President's Message
Cristian Iglesias
President
Dear LA RIMS Members,
Greetings and Happy New Year! It is a profound honor to lead this exceptional LA RIMS community as we embark on a new year rich with opportunities to deepen our connections, strengthen our profession, and build on the momentum of a remarkable 2025. The strength of our chapter continues to be defined by meaningful engagement, relevant programming, and a strong sense of community-and this past year delivered on all fronts.
We kicked off 2025 by bringing members together through outdoor and peer-driven events, including our Morning Beach Walk and Risk Manager Roundtable and Tour hosted by Sony Studios. These were followed by a highly engaging LA RIMS & HIRMA Panel Discussion, which brought together brokers, carriers, risk managers, and safety professionals for a dynamic exchange of perspectives and practical insight.
Throughout the spring, LA RIMS maintained strong momentum with a balanced mix of education and networking. Highlights included our LA RIMS/RRP Happy Hour and a timely webinar addressing nuclear verdicts, litigation funding, and their impact on the insurance landscape. Our presence extended beyond Southern California as well, with a strong showing at RISKWORLD-where LA RIMS proudly co-hosted its first-ever joint Chapter Reception with the Rocky Mountain RIMS Chapter. The event was a resounding success and established a new collaborative format we look forward to continuing.
The summer months featured some of our most anticipated and well-attended events. Our annual LA RIMS Golf Tournament once again served as a cornerstone event, bringing members and sponsors together for a day of networking, friendly competition, and relationship building. This was followed by our LA RIMS Summer Mixer at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an unforgettable evening that combined a unique venue with strong attendance, vibrant energy, and meaningful connections across the risk management community.
As we moved into the fall, our programming continued to deliver both substance and creativity-from wildfire risk education and innovation-focused thought leadership to our seasonal networking and partnership events. We concluded the year with one of our signature celebrations, the LA RIMS Holiday Party, which brought our members together for an evening of celebration, generosity, and connection. The event not only capped off a successful year but also reinforced our commitment to giving back through our Toys for Tots initiative.
In addition to our programming, LA RIMS remained committed to service and community engagement, including our volunteer event at the LA Regional Food Bank and our Joint Holiday Hike with our friends at HIRMA, LiNC and RRP which provided an outstanding close to the year.
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Dennis Healy and Cristina Montijo as they conclude
