Insurance Business America has named Jason Bertoldi, Nicoletta Di Sacco and Miranda Fischer from Alliant Insurance Services as 2026 Hot 100 Award winners. The recognition showcases honorees across all specialties and markets who have made significant contributions to the insurance industry in the past year.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shifting from future concept to daily operational reality for public entities. However, determining how to use AI responsibly, ethically and effectively remains a challenge that public entities need to address in today’s new age of risk management.

At this year’s Texas PRIMA conference, Carleen Patterson, Alliant Public Entity, delivered an insightful discussion on Total Cost of Risk and how public entities can use this framework to strengthen financial performance and improve long-term decision-making.

ALPS offers A+ London capacity that follows a broad range of U.S. and London lead carriers, available exclusively to Alliant clients

The holidays are a season of joy and celebration, yet for many professionals in the public sector, they bring a sharp spike in pressure. Year-end deadlines, heavier workloads and personal commitments can all lead to work-related burnout.

During the most recent Texas legislative session, a law was passed that creates new retiree liability for Texas government entities, introducing benefits payments for peace officers and firefighters who retire after January 1, 2026.

Assembling a school district’s budget requires several moving parts, from expenditure analysis to stakeholder approval. However, in today’s volatile funding environment, it has become more challenging than ever for school districts to allocate funds to essential areas and achieve financial certainty.

For golf course and country club leaders, safety is one of the most effective ways to protect profitability. A single claim can erase months of gains, while consistent safety practices lower insurance premiums, reduce downtime and strengthen the member experience.

Golf courses and country clubs depend on seasonal and temporary employees to manage events, maintain grounds and deliver great experiences during peak seasons. While this workforce flexibility supports operations, it introduces safety, compliance and liability challenges that can quickly impact your bottom line.