Why RI

Risk International is your advocate against the high costs of insurance. We offer unique solutions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and mid-market organizations who face complex risk management and health benefits challenges.

We are NOT brokers.

We are distinctly aligned with our clients in navigating the insurance landscape, with a no commission, fee-for-service model that eliminates the conflict of interest often found in brokerage firms.

We apply industry intelligence, creative thinking, and a fearless approach to helping businesses convert risk to opportunity.

Our clients gain critical advantage through a reduced total cost of risk, increased profitability, and the peace of mind that comes with a more stable and predictable risk management model.

Our Advantage

Our most unique differentiator is our independence. This gives us the ability to advocate for you without compromise. We are not appointed by carriers, and we are not insurance brokers who are paid by a percentage of products sold. We work side by side with you to create value for your business.

For over 35 years, we have optimized insurance and risk management programs while strategically aligned with our clients. We rely on proven strategies to construct insurance programs that make sense and cost less.

We focus on outcomes,
not products.

We simplify and help you navigate a complex system.

We prioritize your
business goals.

Who We Serve

We are a global service provider working with public companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and private employers of all sizes with operations in any industry across the world.

Our services may differ from client to client based on needs, however, our approach remains the same. We offer unique solutions for clients who face the complex insurance industry.

Where You Sit With Risk International

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Value Creating Services

Risk Management

CONTROL THE COST OF RISK

Helping clients reduce risk and manage its related costs. Our unique and effective business model ensures predictable, repeatable, risk management success.

Benefits Advisory

REDUCE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COSTS

Providing expert guidance using our proven methodologies to control employee benefits costs without negative consequences for the employer or the employee. We serve as a fiduciary advisor, assuming the highest duty of care to ensure full alignment with our clients, placing your interests above all else. This is one of the many things that differentiates us from brokers.

Claims Services

PREVENT LOSS AND MAXIMIZE RECOVERY

Delivering a business solution to a legal problem. Founded on claims recovery services, we have decades of experience mitigating risk and maximizing recovery when losses occur. That includes short-tail claims, toxic tort long-tail claims, and complex environmental claims.

Actuarial Consulting

MAKE CONFIDENT DECISIONS

Analyzing the true costs associated with risk management and insurance programs in a way that is easy to understand. We take the guesswork out of what can often be a very complicated process.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are not looking to take the place of your insurance broker. Insurance brokers focus on insurance policy placement and are compensated based on the insurance you purchase for your company. Our team will conduct a comprehensive assessment of all your insurance policies to determine if they are adequate and cost-effective. Then we advise you on the best way to restructure your policies to capture cost savings. We are experienced, and ready to face both complex risk management and employee benefits challenges. Our fee-for-service compensation structure eliminates conflict of interest. We are on your side.

In The News

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