Alliant Specialty Podcasts

Alliant Insurance Podcasts
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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.

  1. From Efficiency to Exposure: Understanding AI’s Impact on Managed Care

    9H AGO

    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 introducing new exposures around privacy, vendor accountability and cyber risk. Together they highlight how proactive strategies such as implementing governance frameworks, employee training and AI literacy in an organization can strengthen resilience and manage risk in an increasingly automated environment.

    22 min
  2. Inside a $42M Data Breach and the Latest ICA & D&O Policy Rulings

    3D AGO

    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 recent data breach settlement, highlighting how precise policy language can help manage cyber liability and navigate complex class action exposures.

    12 min
  3. Cybersecurity Awareness in Action: Strengthening Culture and Reducing Risk

    OCT 30

    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 employees and leadership can strengthen resilience and reduce exposure. They also share actionable steps organizations can take to build a sustainable cyber culture that reinforces strategy and enhances preparedness in today’s dynamic risk landscape.

    13 min
  4. Building Cyber Resilience: From Incident Response to Business Impact Analysis

    OCT 23

    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 impact analysis (BIA) collectively enhance recovery and guide smarter insurance and risk transfer decisions.

    15 min
  5. Healthcare Real Estate: Understanding the Risks

    OCT 21

    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, environmental exposures, and evolving post-COVID regulations, highlighting how comprehensive insurance reviews and active lender involvement can lead to stronger healthcare transactions.

    7 min
  6. Every 12 Minutes: The Urgency of Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

    SEP 22

    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 statistics and how to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health in construction. Their conversation explores prevention and post-prevention strategies, available resources and how Alliant works alongside clients to raise awareness and implement meaningful support programs.

    12 min
  7. From First Notice to MOVEit: Navigating Coverage, Duty to Defend and Cyber Litigation

    SEP 11

    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 investigations and what the MOVEit litigation reveals about duty to defend versus choice of counsel. Together, they provide key insights for policyholders navigating coverage gaps, defense strategies and the evolving risks in the financial institutions and cyber markets.

    14 min
  8. Pen Testing 101: Finding Cyber Weaknesses Before Hackers Do

    AUG 21

    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 discussion highlights how this new approach supports compliance, reduces exposure and aligns with modern cybersecurity frameworks like Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). Gaurav also outlines how Sprocket’s hybrid model blends technology with human-led testing to better identify, validate and remediate risk to stay ahead of zero-day vulnerabilities and emerging risks in today’s changing climate.

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Alliant Insurance Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    260
  • Rating
    Clean
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