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Alliant P&C Podcasts

By Alliant

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.

You can find the Alliant Podcasts in your favorite podcast app — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, etc. Or you can ask home smart devices like Alexa to “Play Alliant Specialty Podcast”…

Featured Podcasts:

The Importance of Expertise and Experience

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, to discuss his unique career trajectory, transitioning from law to insurance, and highlight Alliant’s collaborative company culture with the one P&L model fostering teamwork across the entire organization. Kenny also shares his advice for aspiring insurance professionals, emphasizing the value of expertise and specialization in a chosen field.

 

Turning Expected Market Challenges into Opportunities - 2024 A Year in Review

Brokers initially feared losing control of the market due to downward pricing trends, increased insurer capacity and a heightened volume of claims. However, 2024 proved to be a year of opportunity for financial institutions. Join Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth and Steve Shappell as they reflect on the trends and challenges that shaped the financial institutions marketplace during the past 12 months. Assessing a firm’s risk profile, developing tailored solutions, selecting an effective counterparty/insurer and creating manageable insurance programs have established a pattern for success that Alliant expects to continue into 2025.

 

Navigating the Public Sector Workforce Crisis

Employee retention, layoffs and lack of qualified workers has been a challenge institutions have faced for many years, which was only heightened by the pandemic. Carleen Patterson welcomes Scott McNea, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss the effects of the workforce crisis on the public sector and five solutions public policy professionals believe will rectify this issue. From revising educational requirements for jobs to utilizing AI to streamline the hiring process, there are several strategies organizations can actively implement to minimize the workforce shortage and improve employee retention.

 

Managing Cyber Crisis Communications

As companies prepare for the unfortunate probability of a cyber attack, many continue to overlook the key role played by cyber crisis communications teams. Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, is joined by Dan Wire, Head of Crisis Communications at Mandiant Consulting, to discuss the critical need for proactively managing communications during a cyber event, and pitfalls to avoid in order to best protect the enterprise during crisis.

 

How the Upcoming Presidency Is Expected to Impact Regulation and Litigation

How will the outcome of the presidential election affect enforcement actions and litigation? Join Steve Shappell, David Finz and Mike Radak as they discuss their predictions for a possible shift in SEC enforcement priorities, massive deregulation and an increase in civil litigation under the Trump administration. The team also examines the dismissal of a data privacy case by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, a decision that could influence website tracking litigation across the nation.