About

The Office of Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) provides consultative services to faculty, staff, and students in areas which present risks to individuals and the University. By establishing policies and procedures, RMI is able to manage risk and control losses.

In addition, RMI manages the University's self-insurance funds, property and liability insurance programs, coverage administration, issuance of certificates of insurance, and participates in the emergency response system of the University.

 

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Contact Information

Hannah Administration Building
426 Auditorium Road, Room 360
East Lansing, MI 48824
Telephone Number: (517) 355-5022
riskmgmt@msu.edu

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• Bobbi Boland's Biography

  Bobbi has been employed with Michigan State University since 1986 and with the Office of Risk Management and Insurance Department since 1997.  Bobbi holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Cleary University.  She also holds the Associate in Claims (AIC) designation from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters and the Certified Workers' Compensation Professional (CWCP) designation from the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

  Areas of Responsibility:  contract review, litigated claims management, special events, risk assessment and review, and insurance policy renewals.

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• Jennifer Lafferty's Biography

  Jennifer joined the Office of Risk Management and Insurance in 2020 as a Risk Management Analyst, and transitioned into a Risk Management Administrator in 2024. She has been employed with Michigan State University since 2012, with her previous positions being in Sponsored Programs Administration and the Office of Sponsored Programs. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Michigan State University, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications from Michigan State University along with a Digital Media Certificate.

  Areas of Responsibility: Department Fiscal Officer, property loss prevention, insurance policy renewals, insurance allocation, risk assessment and review, analysis and reporting, management of non-litigated auto liability and physical damage claims, MSU property loss claims and general liability claims, training and education, and website maintenance.

   

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• Marci Hicks's Biography
  Marci joined the Office of Risk Management and Insurance in February 2022.  She has been employed with Michigan State University since 2016, with her previous positions being in Accounting and Student Accounts within the Controller’s Office. She holds an Associate Degree of Business Administration from Lansing Community College. She also holds an Independent Insurance Adjuster License in the State of Michigan. 

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• Todd Ring's Biography

  Todd joined the Office of Risk Management and Insurance in July 2024.  He has been employed with Michigan State University since 2008. He has been with MSU IT Training for over 16 years before coming to Risk Management.

  Todd has a BS in Business Management and a BS in Computer Information Systems from Davenport University, as well as an MA in Educational Technology from Michigan State University.

  Before coming to MSU, Todd served in the U.S. Air Force and obtained his degree in Electronic Engineering from the College of the Air Force.

  Todd is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Power Platform Certified App Developer. Todd also holds over 40 Industry IT Certifications.

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