2027 URMIA Institute

Focusing on Core Competencies of Higher Ed Risk Management

Building on the success of the 2026 Institute events, the 2027 URMIA Institute offerings are opportunities for risk professionals' workforce development with different risk topics for a variety of career levels.

Strengthen your expertise and stay ahead of emerging challenges by attending an URMIA Institute—designed to give higher education risk managers and insurance professionals practical tools and fresh perspectives. Join peers in the field to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and bring back strategies that make an impact on your campus.

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Solo, but Not Alone

February 24

Virtual

If you're the risk manager, claims coordinator, insurance expert, trainer, problem-solver, and strategic advisor all rolled into one, this Institute is for you.

Designed exclusively for higher education solo risk managers, this one-day virtual event brings together peers from across the URMIA community to share practical solutions, innovative approaches, and lessons learned from campuses of all sizes. Through engaging sessions and real-world case studies, you'll gain actionable ideas, expand your professional network, and discover new strategies for thriving in a role that demands both breadth and adaptability.

Because even when you're a team of one, you're not alone.

Level Up Your ERM: Skills, Strategies, and Campus Influence

March 2027

Hosted by Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas

Enterprise risk management (ERM) isn't just about identifying risks—it's about influencing decisions. Designed for novice- and intermediate-level professionals, this 1.5-day seminar explores the skills and strategies needed to build an effective ERM program in the complex world of higher education. Dive into coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, organizational influence, political considerations, risk communication, and real-world case studies designed to help you navigate challenges and expand your impact.

AI for Risk Managers: Work Smarter, Analyze Faster, Ask Better Questions

March 29-30

Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Boston, Massachusetts

What if AI could help you get more done—and give you more time to focus on the risks that really matter? In this interactive 1.5-day seminar, explore practical AI tools and techniques designed for higher education risk managers. Learn how to ask better questions, analyze faster, create smarter workflows, and use AI responsibly while avoiding the pitfalls that come with this rapidly evolving technology.

Next Level Contracts: Diving Into the Fine Print

Week of April 12

Nashville, Tennessee

Experience intermediate-level training on the finer points of the fine print, including case studies about mitigating liability risk during contracting, hands-on contract language exercises and discussion, identifying opportunities and pitfalls with third-party vendor agreements, and how partnering with your procurement partners on campus can produce win-win solutions for your campus. In addition to tangible takeaways, we’ll offer cross-functional networking and optional opportunities to explore what the higher education community and the city of Nashville has to offer. Hosted in partnership with our friends at the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP)