Insurance and Risk Management Institute

The Insurance and Risk Management Institute (IRMI) at Bowling Green State University brings together industry leaders, faculty and students to strengthen the future of insurance education and practice.

IRMI promotes excellence in the field through collaborative partnerships with insurance corporations, professionals and trade associations. It creates meaningful pathways between employers and the next generation of highly skilled insurance professionals. 

IRMI programs align academic excellence with industry expertise to develop highly capable insurance professionals and advance the practice of risk management.

Students benefits:

  • Gain practical experience.
  • Build professional relationships.
  • Prepare for a successful career. 

To learn how to join IRMI, email Roc Starks, professor and director of IRMI.

  • Direct access to top students in the BGSU insurance program
  • Participation in mock interviews and panel discussions
  • Collaboration through applied classroom projects
  • Invitations to two annual IRMI dinner meetings 
  • Guest speaking opportunities in classes and at events
  • Opportunity to serve in an advisory role for BGSU insurance programs
  • Hylant
  • Toledo Chapter of RIMS
  • Western and Southern
  • Westfield

Updated: 05/21/2026 04:20PM