As many medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies work to innovate and bring their inventions to the commercial market, the challenge of managing business operations risk often gets added to the responsibilities of CFOs, human resources managers, and compliance officers. This interactive webinar, led by Joe Coray and Mike Costa from The Hartford, focuses on five key areas of risk for life science companies and tactics to mitigate them. Those who are “part-time” risk managers can be more aware of the challenges and more effective in their practices to reduce risk and economic loss. Discussion topics include: employee health through ergonomics and driver safety, asset protection from temperature change, business continuity planning, and data and network security.

Joe Coray is the Vice President and leader of The Hartford’s Technology & Life Science Practice and Marine Practice. He is responsible for all execution activities of the two groups, including overseeing field sales, underwriting and strategy for the The Hartford’s insurance work for biotechnology, medical technology, and pharmaceutical industries. Joe joined The Hartford in 2005 and has been in the insurance industry since 1987. He has a bachelor’s degree from Saint Francis University, and a master’s degree from St. Bernard’s Institute. He has earned Associate in Insurance Management designation from the Insurance Institute, and is certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

Mike Costa is the Technical Manager for the Loss Control Organization’s Technology & Life Science Practice. He is responsible for the delivery of loss control products and services including training, technical and regulatory guidance, and business needs support for The Hartford’s Technology & Life Science Practice internal and external business partners. Mike has been in the insurance industry since 1978 and with The Hartford’s Loss Control Organization since 1981. He earned a BA degree from Providence College and is a Certified Safety Professional. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.