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The Associated General Contractors (AGC) Education and Research Foundation is committed to supporting the future of the construction industry through a multitude of education programs and resources. Karen Caterino, Alliant, sat down with Darrell Gibson, Executive Director, AGC Education & Research Foundation, to discuss how the AGC and Alliant are investing in the next generation of construction professionals through its scholarship programs, and helping individuals reach their career goals.

A federal court in California recently rejected a motion for summary judgment in a False Claims Act (FCA)case involving a contractor accused of failing to disclose deficiencies in their cybersecurity. David Finz, Matt Walsh and Steve Pierce, Alliant, discuss the important lessons for government contractors in the emerging area of FCA liability.

Many larger companies have considered starting a captive as an alternative to traditional D&O insurance. With the amendment to Delaware Corporation Law (Section 145(g)), captives appear, on the surface, to be a more viable option. But is this really “The Next Big Thing” in D&O? Ron Borys & Ryan Farnsworth sit down with Matia Marks, Alliant, and explore the possible risks associated with starting a captive to replace traditional D&O.

For many public entities, the largest total cost of risk (TCOR) driver is claims costs. Implementing ways to control those costs not only reduces claims spend, but impacts renewal premiums as well. Carleen Patterson and Keith Brown, Alliant, discuss ways to control costs, starting with how you choose your third-party administrator (TPA).

Environmental factors have resulted in record losses across the globe. Carleen Patterson and Jeff Moench, Alliant, discuss economic factors impacting the property insurance market and what you should expect for future renewals.

The amendment to the Delaware Corporation Law (Section 145(g)), provides a potential alternative for traditional D&O insurance. Brian Dunphy sits down with Steve Shappell and Seth Madnick, Alliant, to discuss whether a captive is truly a D&O game changer.

Universities are investing in curriculums to help students develop knowledge for careers in risk management and insurance. In this episode, Karen Caterino sits down with David Cisneros, Director, Risk Management & Insurance Studies, to hear what the University of Nevada, Reno is doing to stay in step with the industry with its own exciting new program.

The Red Cross cyber attack resulted in a data breach affecting 515K of some of the most vulnerable people and victims of conflict. David Finz and Lorraine Lewis discuss the massive breach and mistakes organizations should avoid as they build out their cybersecurity programs.

M&A Quarterly Market Update by Alliant Insurance Services

Coming off a headlong post-pandemic rebound, what’s up next for private equity firms? Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome the newest member to the Alliant team, Tim McAndrew and discuss the “hot button” exposures private equity firms and portfolio companies should be thinking about in 2022.