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The Red Cross cyber attack resulted in a data breach affecting 515K of some of the most vulnerable people and victims of conflict. David Finz and Lorraine Lewis discuss the massive breach and mistakes organizations should avoid as they build out their cybersecurity programs.

M&A Quarterly Market Update by Alliant Insurance Services

Like every year prior to 2020, the past year was another tumultuous year in the world of cyber liability. Considerable movement in the market and the cyber landscape has changed exponentially – and not for the better. Threat actors have become more sophisticated, resulting in an increase in data breaches, phishing attacks and more. Understandably, there was increased pressure put on the markets fr...

How does the industry attract, train and retain the next generation to pursue careers in risk and insurance? Eric Seaborg and Karen Caterino, Alliant, cover the varied and rewarding job opportunities that are available, and how to get started with your own career growth and development.

From ransomware to "killware". This Is the future of cyber attacks. Carleen Patterson and Susan Leung, Alliant, discuss this next big threat in cyber security, how it might affect Public Entities and Municipalities, as well as what can be done to prevent damages to critical infrastructure or even loss of human life.

Bruce Droz and Roberto Rivera discuss the advantages of alternative risk transfer and the types of solutions available for organizations looking for different means of transferring, as well as financing risk.

Alex Littlejohn and Al Tobin, Alliant welcome Duncan Ellis, Head of Retail Property, AIG, North America General Insurance, to discuss trends for 2022 and how 2021 will shape up for retail and wholesale property.

Alex Littlejohn and Al Tobin sit down with Brett Borelli and Thomas Franzoni, Alliant, recently featured in Business Insurance, to continue the discussion around the recent influx of smash and grab robberies and what measures retailers can take to minimize their risk.

Carleen Patterson, Alliant, speaks with Colin Daigle and Hunter Williams, Imperium Consulting, about claim preparation services and the steps public entities should take to best recover financial losses from complex claims and catastrophic events.

Dan Howell sits down with Phil Williams and Kaci Snyder to discuss how their expertise, knowledge and understanding of public entities enables them to provide clients with innovative programs that meet their specialized needs.

Update: Multiple states have filed suit against the newly announced COVID-19 vaccination and testing mandate. In response, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 6, temporarily blocked the Biden administration's new vaccine coronavirus vaccine mandate for large businesses. On November 4, 2021 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the much-anticipated emergency temp...

In a decision made earlier this year, the NCAA adopted an interim policy that allows athletes at all its member colleges and universities the ability to profit from their names, images, and likeness — or NIL. Carleen Patterson, Alliant, sits down with Eric Seaborg, Alliant, to discuss the complicated decision and the possible risks for colleges and universities.

John Ludwig, Co-COO and Senior Managing Director, Energy & Marine sits down with Debbie Crabb, Alliant, to discuss the evolution of Energy & Marine and the changes occurring in the industry today.

The broad range of connected devices including cameras, thermostats, wearable monitors, medical devices, large-scale monitoring and detection services, just to name a few, creates a myriad of connection points for hackers leaving corporate networks vulnerable. Steve Shappell, Alliant Claims and Legal and David Finz, Alliant Cyber Claims, discuss the often misunderstood IoT and how it relates to cy...

Cybercriminals aren't just master manipulators of technology. Some cybercriminals are masters of human manipulation. Steve Shappell, Alliant Claims and Legal and David Finz, Alliant Cyber Claims, discuss the art of "Social engineering" and the best practices for organizations to prevent social engineering attacks.

Covid-19 presented a set of unique challenges for our Senior Living Communities including loneliness and isolation, interruption of daily routines and the disconnection from family members. Lorraine Lewis, Alliant Senior Living Solutions, speaks with Alan Brown, CEO, Methodist Retirement Communities, on how they met the challenge of navigating the pandemic with innovative solutions that both prote...

Pesticide exposure cause farm workers to suffer more chemically-related injuries and illnesses than any other occupational group in the nation. Bruce Droz, Alliant Agribusiness, sits down with Max Macias, Alliant Safety and Risk Control, to discuss the importance of a solid pesticide and chemical safety program.

In honor of National Farm Safety & Health Week, September 18-24, 2022, Bruce Droz, Alliant Agribusiness, sits down with Max Macias, Alliant Agribusiness, to discuss some of the biggest hazards relating to tractor use, emphasizing the importance of operating tractors safely out in the field.

In the final of the 3-part market update series, Jonathan Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions, sits down with Dan Schloss and Paul Cleveland to discuss the current state of the property & casualty market, as well as projections for the remainder of the year.

Second in the 3-part market update series, Jonathan Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions, sits down with Tim Crowley to discuss the current state of the private equity market, as well as projections for the remainder of the year.

In the first of a 3 part series, Jonathan Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions, sits down with Bobby Horn to discuss the current state of the cyber liability market, as well as projections for the remainder of the year.

The agriculture industry has become more and more sophisticated over the last 50 years. Advances in technology and machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of many agribusiness companies. These advances have also transformed agribusiness into the perfect target for bad actors. Bruce Droz and Trey Busch, Alliant Agribusiness sit down with Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber Practice Leader,...

Food recalls continue to rise and the resulting disruption in operations can result in significant long term financial losses. Bruce Droz and Trey Busch, Alliant Agribusiness, speak with Lori Hunter, Executive Vice President, Amwins, on how the pandemic has impacted and improved the food safety industry, how product contamination and recall coverages have evolved and strategies to mitigate product...

Eliminate expensive budget “surprises” with an Equipment Maintenance Management Program (EMMP). Carleen Patterson sits down with Robert Schimke, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss the unique equipment maintenance needs of public entities and how an EMMP can maximize equipment performance while typically saving clients 15% to 25% over conventional maintenance contract pricing.

Alex Littlejohn and Al Tobin speak with Michael Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Sompo International Global Risk Solutions, on differentiators in the market, trends for hedging risks, lead umbrella programs, and the need for industry-wide changes.