About RMC
Our clients trust us, because we trust each other
The Risk Management Counsel of Canada (RMC) is a national association of independent law firms offering a comprehensive range of legal services to the insurance industry, risk retention groups and self-insureds. We focus on delivering added value service and benefits to our clients through education programs, effective collaboration on inter-provincial matters and client referrals to the right lawyers whenever and wherever you need them.
Since forming RMC in 1997 our focus has been on building a network of lawyers that consists of far more than anonymous names in a directory. Our members know each other well, participate in working groups every month, deliver client training seminars together and meet face-to-face twice a year. These close working relationships means our clients can feel safe in the knowledge that our lawyers work well together and will always refer clients to lawyers in other jurisdictions that they know and trust.
Our Members
Each member of RMC is a leading insurance firm in their jurisdiction. Each of our member firms:
- Has the expertise to defend the most complex cases, with competence, energy and efficiency
- Enjoys strong support from the insurance industry
- Is locally recognized for its involvement in risk management
- Maintains an excellent working relationship with local claims examiners, adjusters, brokers and consultants allowing for prompt access to those services
- Favours a personal approach and works closely with their clients
- Takes pride in being on the cutting edge in their field of expertise
- Takes care to assign a lawyer with the necessary experience and skills to handle your file
- Understands your desire to reduce and control legal expenses
- Investigates early settlement opportunities and maximize the use of dispute resolution
As a group we:
- Combine our efforts to develop strong and lasting relationships with the risk management industry
- Pledge to offer you the same quality of service from coast to coast
- Keep you informed of the latest developments in law
- Promote continuous education through seminars (regional or in-house) and publications on emerging issues
- Share our knowledge of the industry
- Help you manage your risks and reduce the likelihood of litigated claims
- Develop special programs to meet your needs
For more information
For more information on RMC, please feel free to contact a member firm or you can reach us directly by email at info@rmc-agr.com
The RMC Executive committee is comprised of:
Marie-Hélène Bétournay, President
- Stein Monast
- t 418.640.4454
- marie-helene.betournay@steinmonast.ca
Ashley Reid, Treasurer
- SVR Lawyers
- t 403.232.8227
- areid@svrlawyers.com
Kaylea Dunn, Vice-President
- McKercher LLP
- t 306.664.1279
- k.dunn@mckercher.ca
Jay Skukowski, Past President
- Blaney McMurtry LLP
- t 416.597.4888
- JSkukowski@blaney.com
Nanette Kufeldt, Member-at-Large
- CBM Lawyers
- t 780.702.2317
- nkufeldt@cbmllp.com
For enquiries regarding client communications, events and training programs, please contact:
- Keith Gallop
- t 613.852.5424
- keith.gallop@templepartnership.com