Alliant Insurance Services

Roger Barbieri, Harbor Group Consulting, is joined by Jon Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions, to examine the unique risks involved in financing healthcare real estate compared to traditional commercial assets. They explore key challenges including medical professional liability, environmental exposures, and evolving post-COVID regulations, highlighting how comprehensive insurance reviews and...

Suicide and mental health challenges remain critical yet often overlooked issues in the construction industry, with suicide rates significantly higher than in other professions. Join Eli Mendoza and John Murphy, Alliant Construction, as they discuss the factors driving this crisis, recent statistics and how to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health in construction. Their conversation explor...

Join Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they break down three recent legal developments shaping insurance and cyber risk. They discuss how strict notice provisions can result in claim denials, the importance of securing coverage for regulatory investigations and what the MOVEit litigation reveals about duty to defend versus choice of counsel. Tog...

Join Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, and Gaurav Kulkarni, COO, Sprocket Security, as they explore the evolution of penetration (Pen) testing from traditional legacy models to continuous security programs that deliver real-time insights into an organization’s ever-changing attack surface. Their discussion highlights how this new approach supports compliance, reduces exposure and aligns with modern cyb...

In the inaugural episode, Roger Barbieri and Jeff Evans, Harbor Group, welcome Jon Gilbert, Alliant M&A, to look into the complexities of commercial real estate insurance. They discuss common challenges like high deductibles and catastrophic loss exposure, the importance of early engagement and how Harbor Group Consulting's unique approach ensures smooth closings.

A recent Supreme Court decision is reshaping the landscape for fraud enforcement against government contractors, eliminating the need to show monetary loss when false statements are made during the bidding process. Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, break down the implications of Kousisis v. United States and discuss a pivotal California ruling that...

Kenny White and Fred Driscoll, Alliant Healthcare, are joined by Seth Madnick, Alliant Captives, to examine how captive insurance continues to shape risk financing strategies in the managed care and ancillary healthcare sectors. The team outlines key considerations for feasibility, formation and utilization, highlighting benefits such as control over coverage terms, cost efficiency and streamlined...

AI-powered cyber-attacks are reshaping the threat landscape, driving new risks and challenges for organizations worldwide. CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, welcomes Daniel Tobok, CEO of Cypfer, to break down the latest cyber trends from Q1 2025 and predictions for the future. They discuss the rise of generative AI in attacks, the ongoing ransomware threat and the increasing role of third-party vendors...

With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, NIST has overhauled its incident response guidance to help organizations better prepare, respond and recover. Join Jay Stampfl, David Finz and Grace Michael, Alliant Cyber, as they explore the NIST Special Publication 800-61 Revision 3 and its link to the updated Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. They explore the expanded role of incident response, t...

With major staff reductions and budget constraints, the SEC is predicted to scale back broad enforcement efforts and prioritize more traditional securities fraud like insider trading, Ponzi schemes and accounting fraud. Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, explore the shifting regulatory priorities for the SEC under the current U.S. administration and...

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Holly Ragsdale as she shares her journey into the insurance industry and the power of networking. They discuss how Holly was drawn to insurance as a way of combining her analytical skills with her passion for building relationships, which now plays a key role in her work with the Conserve-A-Nation program. Holly also shares how co-founding the Young Risk Professionals’ (YR...

In recognition of Women in Construction Week, this episode features a discussion with Celia Seigerman-Levit and Laura Martino on the evolving landscape of the construction industry. They share their career journeys, the changes they’ve seen over the years, and the reasons they are passionate about their work. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities for women in the field, a...

Trailblazers like Wendy Conway are paving the way for the next generation of women in the industry. In this episode we sit down with Wendy Conway, Managing Director of Risk Management at Greystar Development & Construction, to discuss her journey in construction, the challenges she’s overcome, and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. Wendy shares insights into risk management, leaders...

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Pam Frassineti, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss her career journey and what sets Alliant apart as a leader in insurance. Pam shares how her aspiration to become a high school guidance counselor provided her with the transferable skills needed to succeed in the insurance industry, emphasizing the value in understanding client needs, building trust and providing customized...

The construction industry is evolving, and women are playing a crucial role in shaping its future. In this episode, we sit down with Hillary Neal, Managing Director of Risk Management at Greystar Development & Construction, to explore her career journey, the shifts she’s witnessed in the industry, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way. Hillary shares her insights on navigating ris...

CJ Dietzman welcomes Jon Gilbert, Alliant M&A, and Michael White, Alliant Cyber, to discuss the critical role of cybersecurity and technology risk assessments in mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms. The team reviews key insights from 2024, including the growing importance of cyber due diligence and the complexities of managing cyber risk across PE portfolios. As one of the top five r...

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, to discuss his unique career trajectory, transitioning from law to insurance, and highlight Alliant’s collaborative company culture with the one P&L model fostering teamwork across the entire organization. Kenny also shares his advice for aspiring insurance professionals, emphasizing the value of expertise and specialization in a chosen fie...

The insurance landscape is ever-changing, especially when decisions are made shifting legal standards. Join David Finz, Mike Radak and Peter Kelly as they explore recent legal decisions posing broad implications for the industry. They discuss a favorable appellate court ruling on D&O insurance coverage and indemnification, examine efforts to deem the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional and...

Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, welcomes Myshell Gresham, Ascot Group, to discuss her unconventional career path and advice essential for career growth in insurance, or any relationship-based industry. Myshell shares the internal and external challenges she has faced that have helped her learn the importance of investing in yourself, constant learning, maintaining curiosity and being an eff...

As companies prepare for the unfortunate probability of a cyber attack, many continue to overlook the key role played by cyber crisis communications teams. Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, is joined by Dan Wire, Head of Crisis Communications at Mandiant Consulting, to discuss the critical need for proactively managing communications during a cyber event, and pitfalls to avoid in order to best protect...

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 challe...

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 outco...

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 Supr...

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.

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...