In a disaster-filled 2011, risk managers were reminded of the world's dependency on a global supply chain—and of their need to keep data safe from hackers.

These developments and several others have caused a significant shift in the types of risks companies need to address—and in the type of education risk-management professionals need.

These emerging educational requirements are reflected in the sessions at the 50th annual Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) conference and exhibition, set for April 15-18 in Philadelphia.

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