Laura Peterson

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  Wisconsin: Beyond The Politics, Risk Managers Keep Government Running

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 4, 2011

  A public protest in Wisconsin over a proposal that could cripple public unions is a concern to public risk managers, not because of the political issues involved but because of potential risks to people and property, according to the president of the Public Risk Management Association.

• Is It Time To Vote For Risk Managers?

  By Staff Writer  |  July 5, 2010

  I think it's time for states, cities and other municipal governments to have their public risk managers elected by popular vote, rather than appointed by those who might see the post as something of a non-entity, politically speaking.

• It's Time To Vote For Risk Managers!

  By Staff Writer  |  June 7, 2010

  I'm starting to think it might be a good idea for states, cities and other municipal entities to have their risk managers elected by the ...

• Public Risk Managers Need Access To Power Brokers

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 7, 2010

  Like those in the private sector, public risk managers can have a big impact on their organization's costs and bottom-line results--but only if they have a "seat at the table" with government decision-makers.