Alliant Insurance Services

What do taxes, corporate structures and world tours have in common? All areas today's artists and athletes must navigate to achieve financial success. Joe Charles, Alliant Sports and Entertainment, welcomes Business Manager to the Stars, Bruce Seckendorf. Bruce has spent decades providing financial advice to some of the biggest stars in the industry. Joe and Bruce discuss how today's athletes and artists tackle the challenges of safeguarding their assets, effectively managing endorsement deals and ensuring long-term financial security.

Steve Shappell and Andrew Sousa join Rich Leavitt to discuss recent trends and observations within Life Sciences. They examine the shifting dynamics in the D&O insurance market, the driving forces behind this shift, including budgetary considerations and the perception of overbuying, as well as how talks of a potential end to soft market conditions may impact decision-making at the buyer and board levels.

What are the unique complexities and considerations involved in workers' compensation for financial institutions? Jim Biernat joins Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth to discuss the importance of this compulsory coverage. From protecting injured employees to providing immunity against negligence claims, how does workers' compensation differ in this sector compared to other industries? #Insurance #FinancialInsitutions #Podcast

David Finz and Steve Shappell explore two recent articles from the May edition of the Executive Liability Insights Newsletter. The duo discuss the Fitch Ratings' annual report on the cyber insurance market, as well as a recent D&O decision that touches upon the interplay between rescission and severability.

David Finz, Alliant Cyber Claims, and CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, discuss the recent MOVEit file transfer vulnerability and provide insights into what this means for managing cyber risk around software. The two also outline key lessons and potential action items clients should strongly consider.

What are the key factors shaping the entertainment industry and why is appropriate insurance coverage so crucial? Tony Mulrain, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, joins Joe Charles, Alliant Sports and Entertainment, to examine the unique landscape of the sports and entertainment industry. From the influence of streaming platforms and the implications of name, image, and likeness (NIL) to the growing prominence of animation and podcasts, how do these trends impact the insurance needs of artists and athletes?

Bruce Droz and Max Macias, Alliant Agribusiness, discuss the current state of safety emphasis in the agribusiness industry. The two reflect on the important areas of safety programs, such as compliance, workplace wellness, and environmental safety, as well as the importance of creating a positive and supportive safety culture.

Tim Leach and Mark Lillemon, Alliant, discuss the reasons behind OSHA visits to worksites and offers valuable guidance on preparing for unexpected inspections. They shed light on the various scenarios that trigger OSHA inspections, including formal complaints from employees and referrals from non-employers like regulatory sources, building inspectors, EPA, and news media reports. Tim and Mark emphasize the importance for companies to be mindful of their visibility to the public, as OSHA compliance officers can spot hazards from public areas, especially in outdoor environments such as construction sites. These insights offer listeners an understanding on how to navigate OSHA inspections effectively and ensure workplace safety compliance.

Lora Yordanova interviews Jon Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions, about the key takeaways for M&A from RISKWORLD 2023. The two discuss the launch of the Alliant Data & Analytics platform and the increasing awareness of cybersecurity risk to various industries, as well as the current hot topics in M&A.

Jennifer Sylvester and Craig Goesel, Alliant Financial Institutions, join Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth to discuss the importance of carrier relationships in a changing marketplace. The team emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships, communication with insurers, evaluating claims behavior and payments, and understanding of risk appetite of carriers.