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RISC is Canada’s foremost advisor in real estate insurance risk
management. We help clients shape decisions for the better.

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RISC IS DIFFERENT

We stand at the forefront of the industry

With deep experience, sound judgment, and forward thinking, our team is on a mission to revolutionize the practice of insurance risk management consulting in Canada, delivering nothing short of authentic and reliable consulting. Leveraging our interdisciplinary expertise in real estate, finance, insurance, risk management and appraisal, we quickly and effectively accelerate superior business outcomes for our clients.

At RISC, we unleash the collective power of people, knowledge, and strategic processes to fulfill today’s most critical client needs. As a premier national consultancy, we help the country’s most active property lenders navigate intricate scenarios and seize both challenges and opportunities. Entrusting us as your advisor means tapping into the full spectrum of our capabilities to focus on your unique needs, setting a new industry standard where thriving amidst constant change is not only a possibility but a certainty.

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$30B

Loans Managed Annually

6

Integrated Services

75

Years of Executive Experience

2008

Year Established

Our Story
RISC 360

Your risks are our business

Since our founding in 2008, RISC has been driven by a growing demand for better consultancy services. Initially sought after by lenders wanting more from their advisors, we rose to the occasion. Today, our reach spans the nation’s most active lenders – large and small – as well as a diverse range of real estate industry participants who benefit from our full-service platform. That breadth fuels our ability to continually innovate and deliver at the highest level.

Our approach is rooted in prioritizing the lender’s interests above all else. We craft tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations in the ever-evolving landscape of real estate insurance risk management, and it is this commitment that gives meaning to every property and project we undertake as a team.

While some may call us “risk architects,” at our core we are problem solvers. Known for our flexibility and full-service advisory capabilities, we draw on a team of professionals who combine decades of expertise across real estate, finance, insurance and appraisal. That collective depth is what makes our advantage unmistakable.

Your risks are our business – every engagement reflects a single standard: protect the lender’s capital.

Richard Vilner

President of RISC INC.

Corporate timeline

EVOLVING WITH
OUR CLIENTS

Effective risk management has changed dramatically for the Canadian real estate lending industry since the Global Financial Crisis. Recognizing the magnitude of this paradigm shift, RISC continuously invests in people and services, thus allowing our firm to emerge as a trusted partner year-after-year in an ever-changing environment.

2008

RISC Founded

RISC is founded at the request of some of Canada’s largest banks, seeking a dedicated advisor amid sweeping revisions to their risk functions.

2009

RISC Goes National

Expanding our reach to all Canadian provinces, RISC becomes national, and fully operational in both official languages (English & French).

2010

Renewal & Project Monitoring Services Launch

The first Canadian lenders select RISC’s added, proprietary services to help limit risks on annual policy renewals and multi-tranche construction projects.

2011

Claims Resolution & Loan Recovery Service Launch

Over $100 Million in at-risk loans recovered in the service’s first year, and many more property insurance claims resolved to protect lenders.

2013

RISC Surpasses $10 Billion

Our team continues to grow, as our consulting strategy is celebrated by reaching $10 Billion in loans managed annually.

2014

RISC Boosts Expertise With Valuation Analysis

The addition of property valuation analysis capabilities ensures even more effective insurance risk management consulting, adding further value to our client roster.

2016

RISC Surpasses $20 Billion

Our team grows further, as our overall process effectiveness is celebrated after reaching $20 Billion in loans managed annually.

2018

10-Year Anniversary Celebrated

RISC reaches 10-year anniversary and celebrates success with top-10 clients.

2019

Debt Finance Services Launch

Employing the firm’s range of financial acumen for real estate, RISC begins to offer solutions for companies in search of mortgages, complementing an already robust set of offerings for our clients.

2021

Strategy Services Launch

The introduction of strategy consulting for private clients gearing up for financing with a tailored insurance risk management service. This is the starting point from which RISC expands to serve broader client base.

2024

RISC Rebrands

We’re thrilled to announce our corporate rebranding, featuring a dynamic new logo, an innovative website, and a modern corporate head office, marking a significant evolution in our brand identity and commitment to excellence.

2024-2025

RISC Deepens Capabilities

A first for the industry in Canada, RISC strengthens insurance risk management consulting offering with cutting-edge technology systems delivering property analytic capabilities, together with interactive, real-time access to proprietary services.

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