IN THE PUBLIC EYE

The "In The Public Eye" newsletter is dedicated to exploring risk management topics and challenges faced by today's Public Sector leaders.

The January issue of In The Public Eye has arrived! If you have any questions about the articles in this issue or have any other insurance-related questions, please contact us.

 

IN THE PUBLIC EYE PODCAST

"Killware" - What it is and How to Prevent this Next Generation of Cyber Attacks

Alliant

 

From ransomware to "killware". This Is the future of cyber attacks. Carleen Patterson and Susan Leung, Alliant, discuss this next big threat in cyber security, how it might affect Public Entities and Municipalities, as well as what can be done to prevent damages to critical infrastructure or even loss of human life.

 

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IN THE BROKER'S CORNER

 

Riding the Hard Liability Market 

Alliant

 

The liability market has been facing challenges for the last several renewal cycles, and signs point to a continued hardening for liability markets. . The driving forces behind these conditions are increased claim expenses. Public Entities face a significant challenges due to the number of high value claims continuing to develop.

 

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PUBLIC ENTITY 

 

How Common Are Ransomware Attacks? Lawmakers Want to Find Out

Insurance Journal

 

After his local library had to shut down because of a ransomware attack, Indiana state Rep. Mike Karickhoff realized the state didn’t know much about the frequency of such security breaches.

 

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CYBER CORNER

 

Here Are the 5 Top Cyber Claims We Can Expect in 2022

Risk and Insurance

 

The cyber landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation since the onset of the pandemic. Industries large and small are caught in the crosshairs of increasingly sophisticated.

 

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NEWS

 

US Lawmakers Propose Bill Making Staged Collisions Federal Crime

Insurance Journal

 

U.S. Congressmen Garret Graves and Henry Cuellar have introduced a bill that would make it a federal crime to stage a vehicle collision and fraudulently claim financial damages.

 

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COMMERCIAL P&C

The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion on Management Liability 

Alliant

 

In recent years, senior leadership teams have been held increasingly accountable for their organizations’ failures by shareholders, stakeholders and the general public. Specifically, organizations’ diversity and inclusion practices have garnered additional scrutiny.

 

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2021-2022 Season

CDC

 

What’s New for 2021-2022? A few things are different for the 2021-2022 influenza (flu) season, including:

 

 

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FINANCIAL SECURITY

 

Coping with Pandemic Financial Stress 

Alliant

 

Many households were stressed about their finances before the pandemic, but the past year has remained just as challenging. As a result, many Americans are still financially stressed out, which can negatively impact their mental health. If you are experiencing financial stress, know that you’re not alone.

 

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE

 

The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep

Alliant

 

Although we gain an extra hour of sleep with the end of daylight saving time this month, the slight shift could impact your sleep cycle for up to a week. You may wake up earlier, have trouble falling asleep or even wake up often during the night. 

 

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MANAGEASE

 

COVID-19: EEOC Updates and Expands Employer Vaccine Guidance

ManagEase

 

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added a new Section M (Retaliation and Interference) and Section N (COVID-19 and Disability) to its “What You Should Know” publication for COVID-19 guidance. The EEOC has updated this publication about 20 times throughout the pandemic, and the list continues to grow. 

 

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EVENTS

 

Conferences, Speaking Engagements and Webinars

 

Alliant Public Entity attends and produces various events throughout the year. These events provide our team a chance to meet and network with members of the community, learn and present ideas. 

 

 

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NEW! Trends, Topics & Views

Articles from the debut newsletter Trends, Topics & Views, a quarterly communication addressing various topics in the public entity, education and pooling sector. 

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