Alliant Insurance Services

Chad Neale, Alliant M&A, welcomes Haytham Allos, Chief Technology Officer at Cyberbian.ai, to discuss the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI systems prevalent today and strategies for evaluating AI enabled applications during due diligence. From dissecting the technology stack to assessing talent shortages and data security challenges, they provide insight for navigating challenges invo...

Product liability continues to be the most common legal and reputational risk for life sciences companies. How prepared are public and private companies when faced with litigation claiming that their product has caused injury to one or more people? Join Rich Leavitt, Rob Lane and Will Eustace as they discuss the best practices to shield your company from product liability claims. Learn how to buil...

Join CJ Dietzman and Howard Miller, Alliant Cyber, as they welcome Ronald Ross, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to discuss the pivotal role of building cyber resilience within your organization. Learn what the future holds for NIST and the evolving threat landscape, as well as how NIST empowers businesses to strengthen their cyber defenses.

The landscape for student health insurance has undergone major consolidation over the years, making the options for higher education health plans limited. Join Carleen Patterson as she welcomes Kevin McCarroll from Alliant Student Health, to discuss the benefits of student health insurance. The duo discusses the incentives for domestic and international students during the recruitment process, as...

Following his participation on the Insurance Committee session panel at Nareit's REITwise 2024: Law, Accounting and Finance Conference, Tim Crowley, Alliant Management & Professional Solutions, provided a recap of the key takeaways from his panel discussion, as well as the conference as a whole. Tim discusses the current D&O insurance market for publicly traded equity REITs, trends and outlooks fo...

The SEC is cracking down on text messages and emails sent between companies and their clients. Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they provide an update on critical legal issues. They examine the SEC’s increased focus on off-channel and informal communications and the current status of the climate reporting rule. As well as the increasing need to bolster your cybersecur...

Live at RISKWORLD 2024. We sit down with Colin Daigle of Imperium Consulting to discuss claims preparation and how clients should not go it alone.

Karen Rivara Joins the podcast during RISKWORLD 2024 to discuss the benefits of the Alliant Data & Analytics Platform.

The Alliant Cyber team (CJ Dietzman, David Finz, and Bobby Horn) lead discussions on "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Cyber Risk Management Outcomes," exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a critical tool for enabling fast and effective cyber incident response and risk management.

Brendan Hall and Brian Kill, Alliant Cyber, welcome Stuart Panensky, Founding Partner at Person Ferdinand, to discuss the current trends in liability cases, the importance of carrier-endorsed providers when it comes to breach incident response and best practices for navigating the claim process properly, particularly concerning cyber insurance.

The cyber-attack against United Healthcare’s parent company, Change Healthcare caused massive disruptions for pharmacies and healthcare organizations across the U.S. The resulting outage prevented the flow of information between providers and insurance companies, compromising benefits verification, claims and prior authorization. Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims, as they share de...

The continued increase in the frequency and extremity of sexual abuse and molestation claims makes Sexual Abuse and Molestation (SAM) Coverage more necessary than ever, but increasingly more challenging to obtain. Join Kristen Handel as she welcomes Lisa Rodriguez, Brown & Riding, to discuss the key factors contributing to the heightened complexities New York City nonprofits must face when placing...

Shari Paul, Director of Marketing, Alliant, welcomes Alex Littlejohn, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Alliant P&C, to the podcast. Alex provides a sneak peek into the new features and functionality of the Alliant Data & Analytics Platform, including the ability to look at all risk exposure versus the catastrophic side of things that traditional modeling provides. Visit the team at...

What were the main takeaways from the JPM Morgan Healthcare Conference for the Biotech industry? Rich Leavitt and Doug Bixby, Alliant Life Sciences, discuss the recent conference and main insurance considerations for 2024 including AI, M&A and the recent uptick in off-label use of weight loss drugs by the public.

CJ Dietzman, David Finz and Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber, provide a sneak peek into what they will be discussing during the RISKWORLD Cyber Track Session, "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Optimize Cyber Risk Management Outcomes". The session will take place on Monday, May 6th at 1:30PM-2:30PM PT.

Peter Johnson and Brian King, Alliant Agribusiness, connect to discuss the role of product recall insurance in safeguarding businesses from the financial impact of product contamination. The duo reviews the FDA’s scrutiny of dietary supplements and online grocers, the challenges and concerns for agribusinesses with the addition of sesame as a major allergen and the regulatory updates of 2023.

Karen Caterino welcomes Irina Simpson, Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer with PMA Management Corp., to take an inside look at the role of a Chief Claims Officer. Irina walks through her career journey and how risk and insurance careers can provide stability through socio-economic changes. She discusses internship opportunities and details on her firm’s extensive training program, work...

How will new SEC cyber rulings effect private equity firms cybersecurity protocol? Chad Neale and Chris Clark, Alliant M&A, are joined by Former SEC Chair Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Chris Hetner, to discuss SEC cyber regulations and their impact on private equity and portfolio companies. They discuss the top privacy concerns for 2024, what steps private equity firms should take to ensure compli...

2024 will be a year dominated by threat actors leveraging artificial intelligence, deepfakes and advanced phishing attacks. Join CJ Dietzman, Brendan Hall and Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber, as they discuss their cyber 2024 predictions. The team examines regulatory shifts, cloud vulnerabilities, talent scarcity and elevated geopolitical risks, including the sophisticated threat of deepfakes.

With the ever-evolving workforce, it can be difficult for nonprofit leaders to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in employment. Join Kristen Handel, Alliant Nonprofit sector, and Michael Santocki, Senior Attorney at Jackson Lewis, as they dissect key challenges for nonprofits, such as remote work complexities, DE&I legal challenges and cybersecurity concerns, as well as strategies for navigat...

CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, welcomes Tim Stranahan, former FBI Assistant Special Agent of North Carolina and current COO at Tekniam. Tim's 23-year FBI tenure offers an experienced perspective on cyber threats, trends and strategies. They discuss the evolving motives of cyber actors, looming threats in 2024 and emphasize the critical role of law enforcement in proactive risk management.

From the biotech boom to biotech bankruptcies, what is the current state of the D&O market for life sciences companies? What are the factors that we expect will continue in the year ahead? Join Rich Leavitt and Andrew Sousa, Alliant Life Sciences, as they welcome Steve Shappell, Alliant Claims & Legal, to discuss market stability, claims trends, recommended coverages for buyers and boards and curr...

Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, explores the diverse and exciting career opportunities within insurance with industry leaders Shanna Sweeney and Danielle Thorsteinson. The group shares their personal experiences and career journeys along with challenges, rewards and advice for young professionals. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, ethical conduct, and the various pat...

Brendan Hall, CJ Dietzman, Bobby Horn and David Finz, Alliant Cyber, discuss the rapidly evolving technology of artificial intelligence along with its risks and potential. The team sheds light on the intricacies of AI, encompassing EU regulations, the implications for insurance, and proactive measures aimed at optimizing risk management strategies.

How could a single cybersecurity vulnerability cost a company a million dollars? Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, discuss a record-breaking year for data breaches and the cautionary tale of cybersecurity lapses leading to million-dollar penalties. As well as developments in coverage litigation exploring contract formation, notice issues and the criticality of timely claims re...