Alliant P&C Podcasts

Our team of industry specialists dive into the most pressing issues facing businesses today, providing analysis and practical tips on topics ranging from cyber to workers' compensation and everything in between. With each episode clocking in at just 10-15 minutes, you can stay informed on-the-go, no matter how busy your schedule.

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Featured Podcasts:

Why Alliant? The Importance of Building Trust in the Insurance Industry

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Pam Frassineti, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss her career journey and what sets Alliant apart as a leader in insurance. Pam shares how her aspiration to become a high school guidance counselor provided her with the transferable skills needed to succeed in the insurance industry, emphasizing the value in understanding client needs, building trust and providing customized solutions. As a recent addition to the Alliant team, she highlights how the company’s relationship-centered approach is essential to building a successful outcome.

The Growing Role of Cybersecurity in Private Equity Deals

CJ Dietzman welcomes Jon Gilbert, Alliant M&A, and Michael White, Alliant Cyber, to explore the critical role of cybersecurity and technology risk in mergers, acquisitions and private equity. The team discusses key takeaways from 2024, including the growing importance of cyber diligence and the challenges of managing cyber risk across portfolios. As a top five key risk consideration, they highlight how integrating cyber risk into M&A strategies is crucial for long-term success and share how Alliant enables them to better support clients.

Strengthening Cybersecurity Amid NYDFS Changes

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome CJ Dietzman and David Finz, Alliant Cyber, to discuss recent amendments to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) cybersecurity regulations. The team breaks down the regulatory changes, their impact on financial institutions and best practices for compliance. Together, they emphasize how proactive cyber risk management goes beyond insurance, helping organizations strengthen security and enhance their overall insurability—an approach Alliant takes pride in delivering to clients.

Beyond the Breach - The Ashford Cyber Settlement, SEC Fallout and Hidden Insurance Risks

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome David Finz, Alliant Cyber, to discuss the recent SEC settlement with Ashford following its 2023 cyber breach. The team examines the backlash of alleged inadequate disclosures to investors about the breach’s magnitude. They discuss the insurance implications that cyber incidents can cause beyond cyber, such as triggering various policies like D&O and E&O, and stress the importance of early communication with brokers and a holistic view of coverage to avoid gaps.

Updates from the Courtroom - Impactful Litigation Decisions Shaping Insurance

The insurance landscape is ever-changing, especially when decisions are made shifting legal standards. Join David Finz, Mike Radak and Peter Kelly as they explore recent legal decisions posing broad implications for the industry. They discuss a favorable appellate court ruling on D&O insurance coverage and indemnification, examine efforts to deem the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional and analyze a high-profile cybersecurity enforcement case in New York’s financial sector.