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 June 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.
FEATURED PODCAST
How Do Colleges and Universities Attract Students in a Crowded Market?
The landscape for student health insurance has undergone major consolidation over the years, making the options for higher education health plans limited. Join Carleen Patterson as she welcomes Kevin McCarroll from Alliant Student Health, to discuss the benefits of student health insurance. The duo discuss the incentives for domestic and international students during the recruitment process, as well as what differentiates Alliant from other student health programs.
IN THE BROKER'S CORNER
The Public Entity Workforce Crisis
Alliant
According to a recent study conducted by the National League of Cities, there is a workforce crisis that is inhibiting the ability of federal, state and local governments to adequately serve the citizens of their respective districts: attracting and retaining qualified people to fill essential roles.
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
The Link Between On-the-Job Tenure and Injury Rates
Carrier Chronicles
A strong labor market with increased job openings has created an abundance of newly employed workers. While job growth is optimal, inexperienced employees may pose challenges for employers.
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COMMERCIAL P&C
Using Insurance and FEMA for Catastrophic Claims
Alliant
Frank Russo, Imperium Consulting Group, joins Carleen Patterson in preparation for hurricane season to discuss the preparation and claims process for public entities after disaster strikes. The two examine best practices for preparing and submitting a claim, including the use of FEMA.
PUBLIC ENTITY
Renewal Outlook for Public Entity Property and Casualty Programs
Alliant
The insurance market is in transition. As we approach the bulk of public entity property and casualty program renewals, we wanted to share our findings on the current renewals.
CYBER
U.S. Department of Labor Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans
Alliant
As cyber criminals continue to target employers and benefit plan service providers, the importance of maintaining a fulsome cyber security program is more critical than ever for organizations across industry verticals. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has made it clear that employee benefit plan sponsors have a fiduciary responsibility to address critical cyber risks.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Why are food delivery accounts extremely attractive to hackers?
Government Technology
Hackers are hungry to get into food delivery accounts. New data from Sift found that 20 percent of food delivery accounts have been targeted by hacking attempts. That’s compared to an average of 2.5 percent among the broad range of industries that Sift covers.
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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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