Risk International Adds Insurance Coverage Attorney, Risk Management Expert

FAIRLAWN, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Risk International announced today that Michael Thoits has joined the outsourced risk management provider. Risk International offers risk management, insurance claims mitigation, loss prevention, claims recovery, due diligence and benefits advisory services. Founded in 1986, it serves Fortune 1000 and private companies from offices in London, Singapore, North Carolina and Ohio, where it is headquartered in Fairlawn and has offices in Cleveland and Columbus.

Thoits joins Risk International as Managing Director. Previously, he served as Vice President of Risk Management for a $2.3 billion auto parts manufacturer that operates in 18 countries and for which he directed its benefits administration (group health and 401k) for 6,000 covered lives.  His experiences also include serving as an insurance coverage attorney and an extensive background in claims and all lines of insurance, including primary and excess.

"Mike's experiences and counsel are a great complement to our outsourced risk management services," said Michael Davis, president and CEO. "And his history of managing risks for Midwest companies with international operations will be another asset to the Fortune 1000 companies we serve that reside in markets in and near Michigan."

Risk International is an award winning leader in outsourced risk management services and has been ranked as one of the top three in its class in the U.S. by Business Insurance magazine. The expertise of its +60 staff spans the inter-connected disciplines of total cost of risk methodologies in Risk Management, Insurance Archaeology - Claims Recovery, and Group Benefits. These evaluations result in unbiased counsel, independent of insurance carriers and their brokers that can reduce employee health and safety risks and related costs. The outsourced provider recently expanded its fee-for-service offerings to include Benefits Advisory Solutions and counsel to middle market companies.

About Risk International

As a global risk management consulting company, Risk International has helped clients save or reduce the cost of risk by nearly $1 billion collectively since opening its doors in 1986. The firm is ranked as one of the top three risk management companies in the U.S. by Business Insurance magazine.

For additional information on Risk International, please visit www.riskinternational.com

Contact:  Josette Ellebruch, (216) 255-3410, [email protected]

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