Drones have seen rapid growth and advancements over the last few years as more and more industries discover ways that drones benefit their business. Drones are used for site inspections, infrastructure monitoring, crop monitoring and security surveillance just to name a few. However many are flying drones without a thorough understanding of the regulations that govern their use. Mark Shichtman and Cielo Camacho, Alliant Aviation, sit down with Chris Proudlove, Senior Vice President at Global Aerospace to many regulations and coverage surrounding drones, as well as lessons learned from real-world claim scenarios.

Mark Shichtman and Lou Timpanaro, Alliant Aviation, discuss key considerations and insurance risk factors when traveling private verses commercial and the multiple aviation coverage options.

Karen Caterino, Alliant, sat down with Lilian A. Vanvieldt, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Aaisha Hamid, Assistant Vice President and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, to discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and how to promote a company culture that gives every individual the tools they need to succeed.

There is a clear need for leadership that prioritizes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and mental/emotional health in the new workplace. Nothing brought these important issues to the forefront more than the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting transition to the current and hybrid work environment. Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth take a departure from the Insurance angle of the Financial R&R and welcome Aaisha Hamid, Alliant Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager to discuss how to build an environment in which employees feel safe, can be their true, authentic selves, and apply their unique strengths and capabilities to accomplish their personal goals and business objectives. Aaisha provides insight into holistic, long-term strategies leaders can put into place to build a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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Policyholders need to ensure that the representations they make as part of the insurance application are accurate, or could face challenges obtaining coverage for a subsequent claim. In this episode, David Finz and Matia Marks, Alliant, discuss a pending case involving a ransomware attack on a luxury company with high-profile clientele data and whether or not there will be coverage for the multi-million dollar extortion payment. What will the outcome of this case mean for clients facing an increasingly complex underwriting process for Cyber insurance?

Navigating the complex world of rep and warranty underwriting can be a challenging task for both buyers and sellers, especially with the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. However, a coordinated approach to managing cybersecurity and IT due diligence can help mitigate risks and streamline the underwriting process. This not only helps secure the deal but also provides valuable "deal time" back to our private equity clients. Join Jonathan Gilbert, Chad Neale and Larry Shapiro, Alliant, as they delve into the latest trends and strategies in rep and warranty underwriting, offering insights and solutions to ensure a successful transaction and safeguard against potential cyber risks.

Is the global food supply vulnerable to cyber criminals? The agriculture industry is not typically the first that comes to mind when discussing cyber attacks, but cybercrime is a real threat to today's modern agriculture. "Smart" farm machinery is vulnerable to malicious hackers, leaving local and global supply chains exposed to risk. Bruce Droz sits down with the Alliant cyber team, Bobby Horn, Meghan O'Malley and David Finz to explore what agribusiness companies can do (and what not to do) when a cyber crisis hits.

With the continuing rise in cybercrime – and ransomware in particular – the Reps and Warranties Insurance (RWI) process can be an intense part of due diligence. In part one of a three-part series, Jonathan Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions welcomes Chad Neale who will lead the M&A Cyber Due Diligence Service. The two explore how Alliant plans to reduce friction during the deal process and the key components of pre-close cyber and IT due diligence private equity firms should be focusing on today.

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth are joined by David Finz, Alliant, to recap trending topics surfaced during the 2022 With Intelligence HFM Billion Dollar Leaders Summit. The Financial R&R team also addresses the latest regulations around cyber risk management and cyber incident response.

Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. Tim Leech, John Owen and Steven Meglio, Alliant, discuss the increasing concern for indoor or outdoor heat-related illness, the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) and how to protect employees from heat-related hazards and injuries.