Alliant Insurance Services

How should an organization respond to a cyber incident?  Brendan Hall speaks with Jennifer Coughlin, Founding Partner, Mullen Coughlin, about how cyber threats and incident response have changed over the past decade. They discuss today’s organized threat actors, ransomware and repeat extortion, and why incident response plans and tabletop exercises help leaders work through difficult decisions bef...

How should a delayed stock-price decline affect a securities class action, and how can broad cyber exclusions create gaps in D&O coverage for investor-loss claims? Peter Kelly and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, break down key legal developments shaping executive liability and cyber risk. Peter examines a securities class action in which the court found loss causation was not...

Can movement help sales professionals build stronger business relationships? In this episode of Women in Sales, Jenni Lee Crocker talks with Kelly Crossman, The Hartford, and Julie Rison, Alliant Private Client, about using walks, yoga, Pilates, tennis and golf to connect with prospects and centers of influence (COIs). They share how shared activities can make conversations feel less formal, creat...

Extreme heat can create costly public response expenses, including worker overtime and cooling centers, that may fall outside traditional property coverage. In this episode of In the Public Eye, Taylor Forst, joins Carleen Patterson to explain how parametric insurance can help public entities address these costs.   Taylor discusses how the policy’s daily payouts and annual aggregate work and why t...

From complex coverage disputes to the emerging threat of quantum computing, today’s risks demand careful policy analysis and forward-looking preparation. In this episode, Peter Kelly and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, examine two court decisions involving the definition of a claim and retroactive date exclusions under E&O and D&O policies. They also explore how quantum computing cou...

AI is creating unprecedented challenges for organizations and their insurance programs. In this episode, Brendan Hall and Jennifer Page, Alliant Cyber, welcome Brad LaPorte, CMO, Morphisec, to discuss emerging AI exclusions, shadow AI, AI agents and the evolving cyber insurance landscape. They also share practical considerations for strengthening AI governance, cyber resilience and operational rea...

In this episode of the Alliant Specialty Podcast, Mike Radak examines a D&O runoff coverage dispute involving subsequent acts exclusions and the timing of alleged wrongful acts. David Finz also discusses the Canvas cyber event, the risks created when organizations rely on shared SaaS platforms and practical steps businesses can take to strengthen contractual and technical protections.

Empathy and active listening are powerful sales skills that can strengthen client trust, uncover unspoken needs and create more meaningful business relationships. In this episode of Women in Sales, host Jenni Lee Crocker welcomes Kristin Searcy, Alliant Employee Benefits, to explore how empathy, intuition and curiosity can improve the sales process. Kristin shares practical ways to read the room,...

Law firm risk management and client intake strategies are essential to identifying unworthy clients before they create costly legal malpractice exposure. In this episode, Craig Howser and Eric Hubbard, Alliant Law Firm Practice, examine the DC Solar fraud case and discuss how firms can strengthen due diligence, engagement practices and ongoing client monitoring. They share actionable insights on l...

Cybersecurity risk management is shifting from reactive threat detection to proactive, AI-driven predictive security strategies that help organizations identify and mitigate threats before incidents occur. Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, welcomes Paul Jespersen, founder and CEO of PRE Security, to discuss how predictive cybersecurity and AI-powered SecOps are giving organizations greater visibility i...

Preparation and confidence are essential skills for success in sales, helping professionals navigate negotiations, client relationships and high-stakes conversations with clarity and intention. In this episode, Jenni Lee Crocker welcomes Kristen Handel, Alliant Americas, and Marya Propis, RT Specialty, to discuss how strategic planning, thoughtful questioning and resilience can strengthen confiden...

A recent court ruling could reshape how insurers apply public offering exclusions in D&O claims while new AI laws are creating fresh cyber liability risks for businesses nationwide. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss the EB Holdings D&O coverage decision and why the court rejected a carrier’s broad interpretation of the public offering exclusion....

Financial lines insurance trends are evolving with new legal rulings, DOJ antitrust activity and emerging AI-related risks impacting coverage and compliance. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss a recent Ninth Circuit decision impacting D&O insurance coverage, recent Department of Justice enforcement signals and a case exploring AI and legal privile...

D&O and E&O insurance coverage, professional services exclusions and cyber liability trends are reshaping how organizations manage claims and risk in today’s financial lines landscape. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims and Legal, analyze a Delaware court decision on D&O vs. E&O coordination and safeguarding your company against cyber litigation tied to data breac...

Strong professional networks are built through trust, consistency and meaningful relationships, not transactional interactions. In this episode, Jenni Lee Crocker, Alliant, welcomes Stephanie Ford, Warren Whitney, to discuss how centers of influence (COIs) and authentic networking drive long-term success in sales. Together, they share practical insights on building referral networks, strengthening...

Join Mike Radak, David Finz and Peter Kelly, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, as they examine three legal developments shaping today’s financial lines landscape. The team analyzes a federal decision reinforcing strict reporting requirements under claims-made policies in runoff, a Texas ruling cautioning insurers about extra-contractual exposure when rejecting reasonable D&O settlement demands and...

Welcome to the very first episode of Women in Sales. Host Jenni Lee Crocker is joined by Beth Phares and Julie Rison for an honest and inspiring conversation about what truly drives success in sales. Together, they share real experiences, practical lessons and encouragement for the next generation of women considering a path in sales. This debut episode launches an ongoing series dedicated to elev...

Join Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, and Kathy Roe, Health Law Consultancy, as they examine recent federal and state developments shaping the regulation of artificial intelligence in healthcare and managed care, including a new executive order establishing federal priorities. Their discussion highlights state-level activity around prior authorization and mental health AI applications, alongside t...

Join Brendan Hall and Michael White, Alliant Cyber, and Scott Erickson, APT Healthcare, as they explore how Alliant’s PortCo Protect program supports private equity organizations in advancing cybersecurity maturity across their portfolio companies. The discussion highlights how portfolio-wide risk assessments, sponsor transparency and ongoing remediation guidance help drive alignment, justify inve...

Join Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they discuss recent court decisions and federal policy developments shaping coverage outcomes and emerging risk exposures. Mike discusses a favorable Southern District of New York decision affirming full coverage for an insured in a D&O coverage arbitration, highlighting key takeaways on allocation, best ef...

AI is accelerating ransomware attacks and reshaping the cyber threat landscape. Join Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, and Brad LaPorte, Morphisec, as they discuss how evolving ransomware tactics and polymorphic malware are challenging traditional cybersecurity defenses. Together they share how a preemptive approach to ransomware protection can help organizations reduce exposure, lower insurance costs...

CJ Dietzman and Tara Albin, Alliant Cyber, are joined by Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, to examine the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the managed care industry. Their discussion explores how AI is streamlining administrative processes and compliance functions, while simultaneously introducing new exposures around privacy, vendor accountability and cyber risk. Together they highlight...

Join Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they explore recent key rulings under the Investment Company Act and D&O policy prior notice exclusions, with Mike exploring their impact on claims handling and coverage strategy. David then examines a recent data breach settlement, highlighting how precise policy language can help manage cyber liability an...

Join CJ Dietzman, Cara Murray and Ben Lorentzen, Alliant Cyber, as they discuss the current state of the cyber insurance market and the evolving threats organizations face heading into 2026. Their conversation explores how cultivating a strong culture of cybersecurity that is supported by engaged employees and leadership can strengthen resilience and reduce exposure. They also share actionable ste...

Join Howard Miller and Grace Michael, Alliant Cyber, as they discuss practical strategies organizations can use to reduce downtime, minimize costs and strengthen resilience before and after a cyber incident. They examine how effective incident response planning, tabletop exercises and business impact analysis (BIA) collectively enhance recovery and guide smarter insurance and risk transfer decisio...