Alliant Specialty Podcasts

The Alliant Insurance podcast is dedicated to Insurance and risk management solutions.

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Navigating the SEC’s New Data Privacy Rules for Financial Entities

Navigating the SEC’s New Data Privacy Rules for Financial Entities

How will the SEC’s new data privacy rules under Regulation S-P impact financial entities? David Finz and Steve Levine unpack the regulations for enhanced client data protection, quick breach notifications and incident response plans, effective July 15. They discuss the vital role of third-party risk management and explore the insurance implications, highlighting coverage areas in cyber and D&O policies. Alliant offers specialized services to help clients ensure their compliance with these regulations and strengthen their incident response strategies.
Battling Black Basta: Cyber Threats and D&O Insurance Insights

Battling Black Basta: Cyber Threats and D&O Insurance Insights

The Black Basta ransomware group has become a significant concern, prompting the issuance of a joint Cybersecurity Advisory. Join Steve Shappell and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they discuss the escalating concern surrounding the Black Basta ransomware syndicate and its implications for cyber risk management. Originating from Russia, this group has been targeting healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors, prompting a joint cybersecurity advisory from several U.S. agencies. The advisory provides technical details and mitigation strategies to help organizations protect their data and networks. They also explore the importance of precise policy language in D&O insurance, especially in cases involving bankruptcy and prior acts, emphasizing the need for meticulous scrutiny to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Specialty Lending Practice: Solutions for Lending Firms Operating in Niche Markets

Specialty Lending Practice: Solutions for Lending Firms Operating in Niche Markets

What is specialty lending? Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome two new colleagues, Michael R. Smith and Caroline Keener, who are spearheading Alliant’s recently announced specialty lending practice. They discuss the goals and focus of the practice and the importance of tailored risk solutions for non-bank lending institutions, along with the market dynamics and strategies for maximizing coverage while minimizing costs.
Beyond the Hype: Evaluating AI for Real Value in Acquisitions

Beyond the Hype: Evaluating AI for Real Value in Acquisitions

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 involved with AI-driven businesses.
Life Sciences: Fortify Your Company Against Product Liability Claims

Life Sciences: Fortify Your Company Against Product Liability Claims

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 build a rapid-response team, secure essential insurance coverage and avoid hidden dangers that could derail your defense.
Common Ways Organizations Use NIST Standards and Frameworks Today

Common Ways Organizations Use NIST Standards and Frameworks Today

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.
How Do Colleges and Universities Attract Students in a Crowded Market?

How Do Colleges and Universities Attract Students in a Crowded Market?

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 well as what differentiates Alliant from other student health programs.
Key Takeaways from REITwise 2024: Law, Accounting and Finance Conference

Key Takeaways from REITwise 2024: Law, Accounting and Finance Conference

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 for securities class action filings and the new SEC disclosure requirements for environmental impact.
The SEC’s Crackdown on Informal Communications

The SEC’s Crackdown on Informal Communications

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 cybersecurity defenses with the growing threat of denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks on the financial sector.

Bio of Alliant Specialty Podcasts

Alliant Specialty Podcasts, presented by Alliant Insurance, is a series dedicated to providing insights into insurance and risk management solutions, as well as exploring the latest trends that are shaping the market. With a team of industry specialists at the helm, each episode delves into a specific topic, offering valuable information on subjects such as cyber insurance, workers' compensation, and a wide range of other areas.

The Alliant Specialty Podcasts team goes beyond the surface level, offering in-depth discussions that go straight to the heart of what business owners and risk managers need to know about their insurance programs. Each episode is designed to be concise and easily digestible, with a typical duration of 10 to 15 minutes, ensuring that listeners can stay informed without taking up too much of their valuable time.

What sets Alliant Specialty Podcasts apart is the inclusion of expert guests from across the insurance market. These guests bring their unique perspectives, deep knowledge, and industry experience to the conversations, enriching the discussions and providing valuable insights.

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