Alliant Insurance Services

The public sector has historically grappled with workforce challenges, including employee retention, layoffs, and a shortage of qualified workers—issues further exacerbated by the pandemic. Carleen Patterson welcomes Scott McNea, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss the impact of the workforce crisis on the public sector and five solutions public policy professionals believe will address these challenges. From adjusting job qualification criteria to utilizing AI to streamline the hiring process, there are several strategies organizations can actively implement to minimize the workforce shortage and improve employee retention.

Join Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, as she welcomes Brandon Barnhardt, Safety and Risk Manager for the City of Charlotte, to share how a passion for environmental science sparked his career in safety and risk management. Brandon provides valuable insights into the responsibilities, challenges and rewards of his role and how he navigates regulations and leverages technology to improve outcomes.

How will the outcome of the presidential election affect enforcement actions and litigation? Join Steve Shappell, David Finz and Mike Radak as they discuss their predictions for a possible shift in SEC enforcement priorities, massive deregulation and an increase in civil litigation under the Trump administration. The team also examines the dismissal of a data privacy case by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, a decision that could influence website tracking litigation across the nation.

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Rosy Ku, Executive Vice President, Alliant M&A, to discuss her career path in the insurance industry and what led her to Alliant. She highlights the Alliant One P&L model as well as the company culture of unlimited support and resources as the key factors of success.

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Steve Pierce, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Alliant Construction. The two look back on Steve’s career and discuss the value of choosing an organization that’s right for you as well as advice for the next generation of insurance professionals. Steve highlights how the Alliant company culture empowers brokers, leaders and managers to make decisions.

How can innovative solutions like parametric insurance and water detection systems be leveraged to improve risk management in the construction industry? Join Matt Walsh, Greg Melton and Bill Marutsos, Alliant Construction, as they explore the current challenges and opportunities facing businesses in construction. From navigating large-scale infrastructure projects to mitigating catastrophic events, this podcast offers valuable insights into the strategies and solutions shaping today’s builder's risk marketplace.

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant Financial Institutions, speak with Adam Rauf and CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, on their integrated approach to helping clients navigate cyber threats and highlight trends and precautions that businesses should consider to mitigate risks when managing third party service providers.

CJ Dietzman welcomes Tara Albin to the Alliant Cyber team and explores her background in the managed care industry, specifically focusing on how cyber risks have impacted the insurance market. They also discuss her prediction for the future of the cyber market and the current threat actors and key controls organizations can implement such as MFA, EDR solutions, email filtering, employee education and incident response plans.

Navigating the complex insurance landscape can be a daunting task for real estate developers and investment firms, as traditional policies often fail to cover the full spectrum of risks, from managing development to tenant interactions. Join Craig Goesel and Jimmy Farkas as they discuss the intricacies of the real estate market and the insurance needs developers and investors should have in place before any project is initiated. The duo also explore how the REDI program simplifies risk management and enhances protection, ultimately providing better value and security for real estate firms.

Join Tim Crowley, Travis Barnett, Matt Green and Sara Heller, Alliant, as they review key trends and challenges that have surfaced for public and private companies in the first half of 2024. The team provides an analysis of current market conditions, coverage trends and implications for policyholders.