How do insurance companies navigate the fine line between denying coverage and honoring claims for deliberate behavior in management liability? Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal review the alarming trend of Section 533 misuse, denying coverage for deliberate acts in management liability claims. Plus, AI's impact on insurance, from security concerns to potential liabilities, highlighting the need for proactive risk management.

Jacob Borth, Nolan Wilson and Michael White highlight the prevalence of cyber threats to financial institutions engaged in mergers and acquisitions and the role of due diligence and reps and warranties insurance to address these heightened cyber exposures. The team covers M&A and insurance industry trends, insurer competition, cyber threat scenarios and strategies for comprehensive risk management, with a focus towards financial services firms and private equity-backed portfolio companies.

How do successful organizations tackle the ever-evolving landscape of cyber risk and cybersecurity? Join CJ Dietzman and Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, as they explore pressing issues such as advancing technology, increase in remote work, regulatory requirements and fluctuating budgets, as well as essential insights on incident response readiness and the complexities and challenges organizations face.

Why do M&A transactions seemingly make the perfect target for cybercriminals? How can you protect your investment and preserve value? Join Brendan Hall and Chad Neale as they discuss the importance of proactive portfolio cyber risk management, explore how cybercriminals target companies, and learn about Alliant’s risk service recently recognized by M&A Advisor as a ‘Product of the Year’ finalist. The team emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity practices and the evolving role of private equity sponsors in overseeing cyber risks across their portfolios.

How does the ruling on ERISA excessive fee cases affect your business? Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they look at recent legal developments, including new rules proposed by federal agencies on federal contractors' cybersecurity requirements and excessive fee claims in ERISA litigation. The duo highlights the importance of a software bill of materials (SBOM) for businesses and the need for uniform cybersecurity requirements.

Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they utilize recent court decisions to uncover current trends and challenges within D&O and cyber. In this month’s podcast, the duo looks into the recent Blue Bell Listeria Litigation where the appellate court decision highlights the limitations of Comprehensive General Liability (CGL) coverage for directors and officers. Plus three steps to safeguard against phishing attacks following the Second Circuit's decision regarding data breach cases without pled harm.

The 2022 cyber insurance market saw a temporary dip in rates due to global instability. However, ransomware attacks have surged in 2023, making it challenging for insurers to explain falling rates amidst rising claims. Join Meghan O’Malley and Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber, for an insightful overview of the current state of the cyber market as well as predictions for 2024.

Disruptive technologies such as AI and other innovations continue to expand the creative horizons of music and entertainment production. However, this technological leap has also brought forth complex questions regarding copyright ownership. Who owns the content? Is AI itself a creative entity? Join Joe Charles, Alliant Sports and Entertainment as he welcomes Peter Fields, Partner, Ritholz Levy Fields LLP. Peter discusses intellectual property and the intersection of technology and entertainment, international brand strategies and the overarching legal challenges many artists are facing today.

Tim Crowley, Alliant Management & Professional Solutions, welcomes Chris Arehart, Chubb, to discuss the value of kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance products, addressing risks and vulnerabilities for businesses of all types, including international considerations. They highlight how K&R safeguards companies and individuals from financial impacts and harm resulting from kidnapping, extortion and detention events and explore lessons from real-world incidents.

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Construction sites face unique challenges during hurricane preparation due to the presence of heavy machinery, large equipment and unfinished structures. These elements, if not properly secured can become dangerous projectiles. It is imperative to understand the importance of assessing and securing current projects, documenting project sites and ensuring contract provisions are in place for hurricane-related challenges. Rob DiBiase and Chris DeBruin, Alliant Construction, and Colin Daigle, Imperium, discuss the necessary steps for effective hurricane preparedness for contractors.