Jarid S. Beck is a Managing Director at Risk Management Advisors. He is a career specialist in the design, implementation, and management of alternative risk management (ARM) strategies, including self-insured plans and captive insurance companies. Jarid's diverse insurance background allows him to deliver technical insurance solutions to clients in a wide variety of industries, including construction, real estate, staffing, manufacturing, trucking, and finance. Jarid was awarded the Associate of Captive Insurance (ACI) designation from the International Center for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) and the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation from the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI). He is a noted authority on using self-insurance and captives as a tool for companies to reduce the cost of providing group medical benefits. Jarid graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a degree in Business Administration.