Lance J. Ewing

Lance J. Ewing has extensive executive experience in the field of risk management and insurance including his current position as Vice President, Risk Management for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (f/k/a Caesars Entertainment, Inc.) Prior to this position, he served in senior risk management capacities for GES Exposition Services and for the City of Philadelphia School District. Mr. Ewing additionally worked for various insurance companies including Lumbermen's Underwriting Alliance, Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Company (PHICO) and New York Lumberman's Insurance Trust in risk management and loss control capacities.  He began his career at the H.J. Heinz Company in safety and security.

Mr. Ewing received his Master's degree in Law & Justice from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his second Master's degree in Occupational Safety Engineering. In addition to his Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation and his International Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation, he is a matriculated Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Enterprise Risk Management Professional (ERMP) candidate.

Lance received the prestigious Risk Manager of the year award for 2007.  He was National President 2003-2004 for the Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) and was also the Chief Risk Officer (CRO).  He teaches risk management as a faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. He also serves as a Board member for the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Board. Mr. Ewing is a member of the Willis Client Advisory Board, Zurich Client Board and the AIG Advisory Executive Board.  Other board positions previously held include the Spencer Educational Foundation, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Safety to Life Committee, the Environmental Risk Management Committee of the ASTM and the Public Risk Insurance Management Association. He recently was honored by having a scholarship in his name (Lance J. Ewing Educational Scholarship) for the Certified Risk Management International designation.

Mr. Ewing has authored several articles on insurance, risk management, crisis management and workers' compensation. He is a frequent speaker on enterprise risk management, claims, disaster recovery and risk financing issues. In addition, he has testified in both Federal and State hearings on risk management legislation. He has spoken internationally to promote risk management in Croatia, Romania, Kosovo, Japan, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Bermuda, Italy and the United Kingdom.  Mr. Ewing continues to be a strong and outspoken supporter of the risk management profession.