Alliant Insurance Services

Karen Caterino, Alliant, sat down with Lilian A. Vanvieldt, Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Aaisha Hamid, Assistant Vice President and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, to discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and how to promote a company culture that gives every individual the tools they need to succeed.

What does the next three to five years look like for the Power, Utility and Renewable clients? Rob Bothwell, and Derek Whipple, Alliant, welcomes Gary Wagner to the Alliant Power team to discuss the risks that continue to drive the market, including battery storage, ESG and convective storms. The team explores how Alliant provides the More Rewarding Way to Manage Risk with client-centric solutions...

The Alliant Power team continues to expand and provide the More Rewarding Way to Manage Risk for our Power, Utility and Renewable clients. Rob Bothwell, Derek Whipple and Edward Stewart, Alliant, discuss the evolving risk in the market and the challenges renewable energy clients are facing when it comes to claims, regulatory frameworks, tax credits and emerging technologies. The team also explores...

David Finz and Matia Marks, Alliant, discuss recent events highlighted in this months edition of the Executive Liability Insights Newsletter. Including a trademark infringement case involving a computer reseller who brought suit against its cyber insurer and recent confusions around ESG (Environmental Social Governance) and the attempt to identify what topics are covered under that term.

Drones have seen rapid growth and advancements over the last few years as more and more industries discover ways that drones benefit their business. Drones are used for site inspections, infrastructure monitoring, crop monitoring and security surveillance just to name a few. However many are flying drones without a thorough understanding of the regulations that govern their use. Mark Shichtman and...

Mark Shichtman and Lou Timpanaro, Alliant Aviation, discuss key considerations and insurance risk factors when traveling private verses commercial and the multiple aviation coverage options.

Policyholders need to ensure that the representations they make as part of the insurance application are accurate, or could face challenges obtaining coverage for a subsequent claim. In this episode, David Finz and Matia Marks, Alliant, discuss a pending case involving a ransomware attack on a luxury company with high-profile clientele data and whether or not there will be coverage for the multi-m...

Navigating the complex world of rep and warranty underwriting can be a challenging task for both buyers and sellers, especially with the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. However, a coordinated approach to managing cybersecurity and IT due diligence can help mitigate risks and streamline the underwriting process. This not only helps secure the deal but also provides valuable "de...

Is the global food supply vulnerable to cyber criminals? The agriculture industry is not typically the first that comes to mind when discussing cyber attacks, but cybercrime is a real threat to today's modern agriculture. "Smart" farm machinery is vulnerable to malicious hackers, leaving local and global supply chains exposed to risk. Bruce Droz sits down with the Alliant cyber team, Bobby Horn, M...

With the continuing rise in cybercrime – and ransomware in particular – the Reps and Warranties Insurance (RWI) process can be an intense part of due diligence. In part one of a three-part series, Jonathan Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions welcomes Chad Neale who will lead the M&A Cyber Due Diligence Service. The two explore how Alliant plans to reduce friction during the deal process and th...

Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. Tim Leech, John Owen and Steven Meglio, Alliant, discuss the increasing concern for indoor or outdoor heat-related illness, the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) and how to protect employees from heat-related hazards and injuries.

Data and analytics have become a primary consideration when it comes to accurately underwriting risk. Carleen Patterson speaks with Dan Madej, Alliant, on the importance of accurate statement of values, COPE data and the critical role data plays when presenting your insurance program to the market.

Karen Caterino and Eric Seaborg sit down with mother and daughter duo, Marilyn & Emily Quinlan, Alliant. These two exceptional risk advisors share their stories on how they got started working in the insurance industry, their passion for helping clients simplify the insurance process and their advice for young professionals considering a career in insurance.

The criminal conviction of former Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurse RaDonda Vaught has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry. Todd Hagemeier and Katherine Debes, Alliant, discuss the case and key insurance terms and provisions impacting whether a policy provides coverage for an insured nurse’s criminal defense.

Business executives already know that cyber risk is a boardroom issue and can impact shareholder value. Now, S&P Global is warning companies that it’s going to be factored into their credit worthiness as well. Ron Borys, Brian Dunphy and David Finz, Alliant, break down what this means for Directors and Officers.

Karen Caterino and Eric Seaborg speak with Victoria Vasso, Assistant Vice President, Excess Casualty with Ascot Insurance, to find out what inspired her early career development starting in London as a broker and now underwriter of liability insurance.

The aviation sector is just starting to see some recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic as the crisis in Ukraine sends another blow to the global aviation industry. Sandy Crystal and Lou Timpanaro, Alliant sit down to discuss the current situation in Russia and Ukraine, how it’s affecting the market place and what lessors can do to better position themselves for renewal.

Jaclyn Frey and Hunter Williams, Alliant, discuss what you should know about business interruption insurance when it comes to M&A.

Michael Cusack, Senior Managing Director, Alliant Specialty, and Chris Murphy, Managing Director, Surety, uncover the construction industry landscape and how contractors should manage their surety portfolios in today's insurance market.

The Florida School Board Insurance Trust (FSBIT) turned to drone technologies to help survey their school district properties, which span 12 counties. Eric Seaborg and James Woodside, Alliant, spoke with one of the founders of the program, Jill Thompson, Information Director, FSBIT to learn how the groundbreaking program got started. In addition, discuss how their use of drone technologies has imp...

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) Education and Research Foundation is committed to supporting the future of the construction industry through a multitude of education programs and resources. Karen Caterino, Alliant, sat down with Darrell Gibson, Executive Director, AGC Education & Research Foundation, to discuss how the AGC and Alliant are investing in the next generation of construction p...

For many public entities, the largest total cost of risk (TCOR) driver is claims costs. Implementing ways to control those costs not only reduces claims spend, but impacts renewal premiums as well. Carleen Patterson and Keith Brown, Alliant, discuss ways to control costs, starting with how you choose your third-party administrator (TPA).

Environmental factors have resulted in record losses across the globe. Carleen Patterson and Jeff Moench, Alliant, discuss economic factors impacting the property insurance market and what you should expect for future renewals.

The amendment to the Delaware Corporation Law (Section 145(g)), provides a potential alternative for traditional D&O insurance. Brian Dunphy sits down with Steve Shappell and Seth Madnick, Alliant, to discuss whether a captive is truly a D&O game changer.

Universities are investing in curriculums to help students develop knowledge for careers in risk management and insurance. In this episode, Karen Caterino sits down with David Cisneros, Director, Risk Management & Insurance Studies, to hear what the University of Nevada, Reno is doing to stay in step with the industry with its own exciting new program.