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Alliant Insurance Services
by Alliant Insurance Services
The Alliant Insurance podcast is dedicated to Insurance and risk management solutions, and trends shaping the market today. The team of industry specialists explore topics ranging from cyber to workers' comp and everything in between. With the help of expert guests from across the market, each episode is a bite-sized 10-15 minutes covering what business owners and risk managers need to know about their insurance programs.
Episodes
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Meet Me in Motion: Building Stronger Sales Relationships Through Movement
Can movement help sales professionals build stronger business relationships? In this episode of Women in Sales, Jenni Lee Crocker talks with Kelly Crossman, The Hartford, and Julie Rison, Alliant Private Client, about using walks, yoga, Pilates, tennis and golf to connect with prospects and…
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How Can Parametric Insurance Help Public Entities Manage Extreme Heat Costs?
Extreme heat can create costly public response expenses, including worker overtime and cooling centers, that may fall outside traditional property coverage. In this episode of In the Public Eye, Taylor Forst, joins Carleen Patterson to explain how parametric insurance can help public entities...
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Coverage Before the Crisis: Claims, Retro Dates and the Quantum Threat
From complex coverage disputes to the emerging threat of quantum computing, today’s risks demand careful policy analysis and forward-looking preparation. In this episode, Peter Kelly and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, examine two court decisions involving the definition of a claim...
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AI Risk Beyond Cyber: Emerging Exclusions and the Future of Insurance Coverage
AI is creating unprecedented challenges for organizations and their insurance programs. In this episode, Brendan Hall and Jennifer Page, Alliant Cyber, welcome Brad LaPorte, CMO, Morphisec, to discuss emerging AI exclusions, shadow AI, AI agents and the evolving cyber insurance landscape. They…
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When Coverage Turns on Timing: Runoff Exclusions and Cyber’s Single Point of Failure
In this episode of the Alliant Specialty Podcast, Mike Radak examines a D&O runoff coverage dispute involving subsequent acts exclusions and the timing of alleged wrongful acts. David Finz also discusses the Canvas cyber event, the risks created when organizations rely on shared SaaS platforms…
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Women in Sales: How Empathy and Active Listening Build Client Trust
Empathy and active listening are powerful sales skills that can strengthen client trust, uncover unspoken needs and create more meaningful business relationships. In this episode of Women in Sales, host Jenni Lee Crocker welcomes Kristin Searcy, Alliant Employee Benefits, to explore how empathy,...
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When Clients Become Liabilities: Protecting Law Firms From ”Unworthy” Clients
Law firm risk management and client intake strategies are essential to identifying unworthy clients before they create costly legal malpractice exposure. In this episode, Craig Howser and Eric Hubbard, Alliant Law Firm Practice, examine the DC Solar fraud case and discuss how firms can strengthen...
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Cybersecurity in the AI Era: How Predictive Security Is Reshaping Threat Detection and Prevention
Cybersecurity risk management is shifting from reactive threat detection to proactive, AI-driven predictive security strategies that help organizations identify and mitigate threats before incidents occur. Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, welcomes Paul Jespersen, founder and CEO of PRE Security, to...
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Building Confidence, Navigating Setbacks and Leading With Preparation
Preparation and confidence are essential skills for success in sales, helping professionals navigate negotiations, client relationships and high-stakes conversations with clarity and intention. In this episode, Jenni Lee Crocker welcomes Kristen Handel, Alliant Americas, and Marya Propis, RT...
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Recent Court Rulings: A Win for D&O Policyholders and a Warning on AI Risk
A recent court ruling could reshape how insurers apply public offering exclusions in D&O claims while new AI laws are creating fresh cyber liability risks for businesses nationwide. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss the EB Holdings D&O coverage...
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Coverage Disputes, DOJ Antitrust Activity and AI Confidentiality Implications
Financial lines insurance trends are evolving with new legal rulings, DOJ antitrust activity and emerging AI-related risks impacting coverage and compliance. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss a recent Ninth Circuit decision impacting D&O…
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Policy Wording Risks & Rising Data Breach Liability: D&O vs. E&O Coordination & Claims Trends
D&O and E&O insurance coverage, professional services exclusions and cyber liability trends are reshaping how organizations manage claims and risk in today’s financial lines landscape. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims and Legal, analyze a Delaware court…
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Women in Sales: Relationships, Not Transactions - The Secret to Building a Powerful Network
Strong professional networks are built through trust, consistency and meaningful relationships, not transactional interactions. In this episode, Jenni Lee Crocker, Alliant, welcomes Stephanie Ford, Warren Whitney, to discuss how centers of influence (COIs) and authentic networking drive long-term...
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Runoff Reporting Risks, D&O Settlement Exposure and Pixel Tracking Claims
Join Mike Radak, David Finz and Peter Kelly, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, as they examine three legal developments shaping today’s financial lines landscape. The team analyzes a federal decision reinforcing strict reporting requirements under claims-made policies in runoff, a Texas ruling...
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Women in Sales: What Drives Success in Relationship-Led Sales?
Welcome to the very first episode of Women in Sales. Host Jenni Lee Crocker is joined by Beth Phares and Julie Rison for an honest and inspiring conversation about what truly drives success in sales. Together, they share real experiences, practical lessons and encouragement for the next…
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AI Regulation in Healthcare: Executive Orders, State Laws and Managed Care Risk
Join Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, and Kathy Roe, Health Law Consultancy, as they examine recent federal and state developments shaping the regulation of artificial intelligence in healthcare and managed care, including a new executive order establishing federal priorities. Their discussion...
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Portfolio Protect Builds Cyber Resilience Across Multi-Site Organizations
Join Brendan Hall and Michael White, Alliant Cyber, and Scott Erickson, APT Healthcare, as they explore how Alliant’s PortCo Protect program supports private equity organizations in advancing cybersecurity maturity across their portfolio companies. The discussion highlights how portfolio-wide…
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D&O Allocation Disputes and a New Federal Framework for AI Risk
Join Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they discuss recent court decisions and federal policy developments shaping coverage outcomes and emerging risk exposures. Mike discusses a favorable Southern District of New York decision affirming full...
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The Future of Ransomware: Proactive Defense in an AI-Driven Threat Landscape
AI is accelerating ransomware attacks and reshaping the cyber threat landscape. Join Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, and Brad LaPorte, Morphisec, as they discuss how evolving ransomware tactics and polymorphic malware are challenging traditional cybersecurity defenses. Together they share how a...
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From Efficiency to Exposure: Understanding AI’s Impact on Managed Care
CJ Dietzman and Tara Albin, Alliant Cyber, are joined by Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, to examine the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the managed care industry. Their discussion explores how AI is streamlining administrative processes and compliance functions, while simultaneously...
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Inside a $42M Data Breach and the Latest ICA & D&O Policy Rulings
Join Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they explore recent key rulings under the Investment Company Act and D&O policy prior notice exclusions, with Mike exploring their impact on claims handling and coverage strategy. David then examines a...
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Cybersecurity Awareness in Action: Strengthening Culture and Reducing Risk
Join CJ Dietzman, Cara Murray and Ben Lorentzen, Alliant Cyber, as they discuss the current state of the cyber insurance market and the evolving threats organizations face heading into 2026. Their conversation explores how cultivating a strong culture of cybersecurity that is supported by engaged...
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Building Cyber Resilience: From Incident Response to Business Impact Analysis
Join Howard Miller and Grace Michael, Alliant Cyber, as they discuss practical strategies organizations can use to reduce downtime, minimize costs and strengthen resilience before and after a cyber incident. They examine how effective incident response planning, tabletop exercises and business...
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Healthcare Real Estate: Understanding the Risks
Roger Barbieri, Harbor Group Consulting, is joined by Jon Gilbert, Alliant Mergers & Acquisitions, to examine the unique risks involved in financing healthcare real estate compared to traditional commercial assets. They explore key challenges including medical professional liability…
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Every 12 Minutes: The Urgency of Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
Suicide and mental health challenges remain critical yet often overlooked issues in the construction industry, with suicide rates significantly higher than in other professions. Join Eli Mendoza and John Murphy, Alliant Construction, as they discuss the factors driving this crisis, recent...
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From First Notice to MOVEit: Navigating Coverage, Duty to Defend and Cyber Litigation
Join Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims & Legal, as they break down three recent legal developments shaping insurance and cyber risk. They discuss how strict notice provisions can result in claim denials, the importance of securing coverage for regulatory...
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Pen Testing 101: Finding Cyber Weaknesses Before Hackers Do
Join Brendan Hall, Alliant Cyber, and Gaurav Kulkarni, COO, Sprocket Security, as they explore the evolution of penetration (Pen) testing from traditional legacy models to continuous security programs that deliver real-time insights into an organization’s ever-changing attack surface. Their...
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Commercial Real Estate Insurance – Insights from Harbor Consulting Group
In the inaugural episode, Roger Barbieri and Jeff Evans, Harbor Group, welcome Jon Gilbert, Alliant M&A, to look into the complexities of commercial real estate insurance. They discuss common challenges like high deductibles and catastrophic loss exposure, the importance of early engagement and…
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Legal Developments Reshaping Risk: Kousisis v. U.S. and the Expanding Reach of the CCPA
A recent Supreme Court decision is reshaping the landscape for fraud enforcement against government contractors, eliminating the need to show monetary loss when false statements are made during the bidding process. Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims &…
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Exploring Captives in Managed Care: Structure, Strategy and Success
Kenny White and Fred Driscoll, Alliant Healthcare, are joined by Seth Madnick, Alliant Captives, to examine how captive insurance continues to shape risk financing strategies in the managed care and ancillary healthcare sectors. The team outlines key considerations for feasibility, formation and...
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Preparing for the Future of Cyber Risk: AI, Vendors and Incident Response
AI-powered cyber-attacks are reshaping the threat landscape, driving new risks and challenges for organizations worldwide. CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, welcomes Daniel Tobok, CEO of Cypfer, to break down the latest cyber trends from Q1 2025 and predictions for the future. They discuss the rise of...
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NIST Incident Response Release 3 Aligns with Cybersecurity Framework
With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, NIST has overhauled its incident response guidance to help organizations better prepare, respond and recover. Join Jay Stampfl, David Finz and Grace Michael, Alliant Cyber, as they explore the NIST Special Publication 800-61 Revision 3 and its link…
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Regulatory Shift: What the SEC’s New Direction Means for the Insurance Industry
With major staff reductions and budget constraints, the SEC is predicted to scale back broad enforcement efforts and prioritize more traditional securities fraud like insider trading, Ponzi schemes and accounting fraud. Mike Radak, Alliant Financial Institutions, and David Finz, Alliant Claims &...
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Why Alliant? Building Careers and Connections in Insurance
Bledion Dizdari welcomes Holly Ragsdale as she shares her journey into the insurance industry and the power of networking. They discuss how Holly was drawn to insurance as a way of combining her analytical skills with her passion for building relationships, which now plays a key role in her work...
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Women in Construction: Celia Seigerman-Levit & Laura Martino
In recognition of Women in Construction Week, this episode features a discussion with Celia Seigerman-Levit and Laura Martino on the evolving landscape of the construction industry. They share their career journeys, the changes they’ve seen over the years, and the reasons they are passionate…
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Women In Construction 2025 - Wendy Conway
Trailblazers like Wendy Conway are paving the way for the next generation of women in the industry. In this episode we sit down with Wendy Conway, Managing Director of Risk Management at Greystar Development & Construction, to discuss her journey in construction, the challenges she’s overcome…
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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...
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Women in Construction 2025 - Hillary Neal
The construction industry is evolving, and women are playing a crucial role in shaping its future. In this episode, we sit down with Hillary Neal, Managing Director of Risk Management at Greystar Development & Construction, to explore her career journey, the shifts she’s witnessed in the…
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The Growing Role of Cybersecurity in Private Equity Deals
CJ Dietzman welcomes Jon Gilbert, Alliant M&A, and Michael White, Alliant Cyber, to discuss the critical role of cybersecurity and technology risk assessments in mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms. The team reviews key insights from 2024, including the growing importance of cyber…
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Why Alliant? 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...
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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...
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Building Relationships: Skills for Successful Career Growth
Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, welcomes Myshell Gresham, Ascot Group, to discuss her unconventional career path and advice essential for career growth in insurance, or any relationship-based industry. Myshell shares the internal and external challenges she has faced that have helped her...
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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...
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Navigating the Public Sector Workforce Crisis
The public sector has historically grappled with workforce challenges, including employee retention, layoffs, and a shortage of qualified workers—issues further exacerbated by the pandemic. Carleen Patterson welcomes Scott McNea, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss the impact of the workforce…
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Safeguarding the Future: A Career in Safety and Risk
Join Karen Caterino, Alliant Public Entity, as she welcomes Brandon Barnhardt, Safety and Risk Manager for the City of Charlotte, to share how a passion for environmental science sparked his career in safety and risk management. Brandon provides valuable insights into the responsibilities,...
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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…
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Why Alliant? Collaboration is Key
Bledion Dizdari welcomes Rosy Ku, Executive Vice President, Alliant M&A, to discuss her career path in the insurance industry and what led her to Alliant. She highlights the Alliant One P&L model as well as the company culture of unlimited support and resources as the key factors of success.
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2024 Trends and Challenges of Builder’s Risk Insurance
How can innovative solutions like parametric insurance and water detection systems be leveraged to improve risk management in the construction industry? Join Matt Walsh, Greg Melton and Bill Marutsos, Alliant Construction, as they explore the current challenges and opportunities facing businesses...
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Cyber Trends and Threats in the Managed Care Industry
CJ Dietzman welcomes Tara Albin to the Alliant Cyber team and explores her background in the managed care industry, specifically focusing on how cyber risks have impacted the insurance market. They also discuss her prediction for the future of the cyber market and the current threat actors and…
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Simplifying Real Estate Investment Insurance: The REDI Solution
Navigating the complex insurance landscape can be a daunting task for real estate developers and investment firms, as traditional policies often fail to cover the full spectrum of risks, from managing development to tenant interactions. Join Craig Goesel and Jimmy Farkas as they discuss the...
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The Alliant Insurance podcast is dedicated to Insurance and risk management solutions, and trends shaping the market today. The team of industry specialists explore topics ranging from cyber to workers' comp and everything in between. With the help of expert guests from across the market, each episode is a bite-sized 10-15 minutes covering what business owners and risk managers need to know about their insurance programs.
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