Using research for real-world challenges

We will give a voice to the strategic importance of effective risk management and provide resources for the public and social good. Will post consumer resources made available from the I.I.I. and IBHS, plus appropriate resources created by corporate partners

Cultivating tomorrow’s risk management and insurance leaders

Strategic risk is a major focus for organizations, and managing it is not an exclusive task for the C-suite. It takes a wide array of skills to deal with today's risk-filled environment. No matter one's college major, there is a welcoming place in the insurance industry for the diversity of perspective that unites people in developing ways to improve organizational performance.   Insurance is a business build on relationships, and technology and innovation make that more important than ever.  Thanks to Allstate, AXIS Capital, CNA Insurance, COUNTRY Financial, Erie Insurance, Munich Re, Pekin Insurance, RLI Corp., and State Farm for providing mentorship support to ensure our students are well-prepared for careers after graduation.

Cultivating a connected community

Thanks to the generous support from AXIS Capital, ORMIR has been able to connect students and researchers with the pressing challenges the risk management and insurance industries are facing today through engaging symposia.  

Support from industry partnerships

ORMIR actively engages with insurers, reinsurers, industry trade groups, and educational foundations to seek and promote internships and academic scholarships for students interested in pursuing insurance and risk management careers. These partnerships ensure that our research and instruction are addressing challenges that the industry is facing today while preparing to build resiliency for the future. Our supporters receive benefits like early access to undergraduate students with diverse skills for careers in risk management, high-quality student project deliverables, and more. Learn more about how your company can be part of the Corporate Affiliates Program.

We extend a hearty thank you to the leaders in the risk management, insurance, and reinsurance fields that have generously shared their time, and provided expertise and financial support to make our programs robust and successful.

  • Aon
  • American Family Insurance
  • Amica
  • Argo Group
  • AXIS Capital
  • Carle
  • COUNTRY Financial
  • CPCU Society, Central Illinois Chapter
  • Hudson Group
  • Illinois Department of Insurance
  • Marsh
  • MunichRe
  • State Farm
  • Starbucks
  • University of Illinois Career Services
  • University of Illinois Fire Service Institute
  • Willis Towers Watson