Risk Management


Definition of "Risk management"

Joe Brett
  RE/MAX Realty Plus

Procedure to minimize the adverse effect of a possible financial loss by (1) identifying potential sources of loss; (2) measuring the financial consequences of a loss occurring; and (3) using controls to minimize actual losses or their financial consequences.



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