Alliant Insurance Services

Meghan O’Malley, Jay Stampfl and CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, join in a roundtable discussion on market trend observations from RISKWORLD. The team highlights the growing concerns amongst board members and executives involving cyber threats, as well as the risk of ever-evolving approaches from threat actors. They examine the talk of a “softening ransomware market” and urge policyholders to maintain strong cyber postures and controls.

Dan Howell, Mark Goode and Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, recap their RISKWORLD experience and explore the current trends and topics facing the public entity sector. The team examines cybersecurity, analytics and staffing challenges, as well as highlight the value of RIMS for public entities.

CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, welcomes Nolan Wilson to the Alliant Cyber team. The two discuss lessons learned from the past 25 years in the field of cybersecurity, the constant evolution of incident response and security controls and the need for organizations to adapt and evolve alongside the ever-changing cyber threat universe.

Rennetta Poncy and Penny Dewitt-Holdren review Special Event Liability Insurance Program for Public Entities.

Wendy Mellk from Jackson Lewis and Tim Crowley discuss how the notable employment litigation trends of 2022 have shaped the current market. Topics include religious discrimination, remote work threats, pay transparency, BIPA, AI, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, and recent rulings and their implications for employers.

Life Sciences companies remain a favorite target of plaintiffs' lawyers in securities litigation, but outcomes have not been as dire as carriers predicted. Rich Levitt, Life Sciences Practice Leader, is joined by Steve Shappell and Andrew Sousa, Alliant, to discuss how past securities litigation and industry trends are changing the dynamics of the public D&O market. They explore what this means for those protected by and purchasing D&O insurance.

Frank Russo, Imperium Consulting Group, joins Carleen Patterson in preparation for hurricane season to discuss the preparation and claims process for public entities after disaster strikes. The two examine best practices for preparing and submitting a claim, including the use of FEMA.

Adam Pardi is joined by Mike Beranek, Berkeley Crime, to discuss the importance of crime and fidelity insurance considering ever-evolving threat of social engineering and cyber-crime. The two explore FBI crime statistics and scenarios and provide solutions to best protect your business.

CJ Dietzman and Jay Stampfl speak with Lora Yordanova, Alliant, live from RISKWORLD 2023 to recap their RISKWORLD TV interview and summarize the current threat landscape in the world of cyber. The two provide insights on cyber insurability, key themes and the continued evolution of ransomware, malware and other defensible cybersecurity risks.

Matt Walsh and Rob DiBiase recap their RISKWORLD TV interview with Lora Yordanova, Alliant, and provide insights into the current challenges facing the construction industry. The team highlights the domino effect of current issues, such as inflation, labor shortages and new technology on the construction industry and how they impact project schedules and cost structures.