Alliant Insurance Services

From the biotech boom to biotech bankruptcies, what is the current state of the D&O market for life sciences companies? What are the factors that we expect will continue in the year ahead? Join Rich Leavitt and Andrew Sousa, Alliant Life Sciences, as they welcome Steve Shappell, Alliant Claims & Legal, to discuss market stability, claims trends, recommended coverages for buyers and boards and current challenges including limited access to capital affecting directors and officers.

Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, explores the diverse and exciting career opportunities within insurance with industry leaders Shanna Sweeney and Danielle Thorsteinson. The group shares their personal experiences and career journeys along with challenges, rewards and advice for young professionals. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, ethical conduct, and the various pathways available in the field of insurance.

Brendan Hall, CJ Dietzman, Bobby Horn and David Finz, Alliant Cyber, discuss the rapidly evolving technology of artificial intelligence along with its risks and potential. The team sheds light on the intricacies of AI, encompassing EU regulations, the implications for insurance, and proactive measures aimed at optimizing risk management strategies.

How could a single cybersecurity vulnerability cost a company a million dollars? Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, discuss a record-breaking year for data breaches and the cautionary tale of cybersecurity lapses leading to million-dollar penalties. As well as developments in coverage litigation exploring contract formation, notice issues and the criticality of timely claims reporting.

Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth & Steve Shappell look back at the driving market forces and claims trends for financial institutions in 2023. They also reveal their expected trends and challenges for 2024, including regulatory risks, contract certainty and the importance of effective carrier and broker partnerships.

What happens when a cyber-attack goes beyond ransomware, crippling an organization's core business functions? Join CJ Dietzman and Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber, as they discuss the complexities of cyber business disruption beyond ransomware and network disruptions, and the implications, insurance nuances and proactive strategies crucial for organizations facing critical threats.

How did the SolarWinds cyber incident evolve into one of the most significant cyber-attacks of our time, triggering SEC charges against SolarWinds and its ex-Chief Information Security Officer? Join Brian Dunphy, CJ Dietzman, Steve Shappell and David Finz as they examine this complex cybersecurity breach and explore the SECs stance, the implications for D&O and cyber insurance and strategies to fortify cyber defenses.

How do insurance companies navigate the fine line between denying coverage and honoring claims for deliberate behavior in management liability? Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal review the alarming trend of Section 533 misuse, denying coverage for deliberate acts in management liability claims. Plus, AI's impact on insurance, from security concerns to potential liabilities, highlighting the need for proactive risk management.

Jacob Borth, Nolan Wilson and Michael White highlight the prevalence of cyber threats to financial institutions engaged in mergers and acquisitions and the role of due diligence and reps and warranties insurance to address these heightened cyber exposures. The team covers M&A and insurance industry trends, insurer competition, cyber threat scenarios and strategies for comprehensive risk management, with a focus towards financial services firms and private equity-backed portfolio companies.

How do successful organizations tackle the ever-evolving landscape of cyber risk and cybersecurity? Join CJ Dietzman and Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, as they explore pressing issues such as advancing technology, increase in remote work, regulatory requirements and fluctuating budgets, as well as essential insights on incident response readiness and the complexities and challenges organizations face.