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.

IN THE BROKER'S CORNER

Why Alliant?
An Interview with Mark Sulek, Alliant Public Entity

Alliant

Mark Sulek has joined Alliant as Vice President, Public Entity. With over a decade of experience in public entity risk financing at a leading global brokerage, Mark will focus on helping clients reduce their total cost of risk by aligning strategies with their unique exposures. We spoke with Mark about his career path, his passion for the public sector, and his perspective on the future of the industry.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

The Impact of Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions in Workers’ Compensation Claims

Carrier Chronicles

A recent study conducted by WCRI measures the impact of injured workers’ degenerative conditions on claims outcomes. We review the significant findings, including costs and duration of temporary disability.

HIGHER EDUCATION

2025 Higher Education Trends

Deloitte

The past year saw extraordinary events across American higher education. These events have been highly visible and have significantly impacted public perception of the sector, prompting action on Capitol Hill as well as in many board rooms across the nation.

COMMERCIAL P&C

Central US Severe Weather Outbreak Caused Billions in Damages, AccuWeather Says

Claims Journal

A multiday severe weather outbreak across the central U.S. caused an estimated $9 billion to $11 billion in total damages and economic loss, according to AccuWeather preliminary estimates.

CYBER

PowerSchool Breach Escalates as Hackers Target Individual School Districts

Alliant

Cybercriminals are constantly adapting their strategies, shifting from broad ransomware attacks to highly targeted, multi-phase extortion campaigns. A recent example is unfolding around PowerSchool, a major provider of K-12 student information systems (SIS) software, serving over 60 million students globally.

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE

Outdated Internet Routers a Cybersecurity Risk, FBI Says

govtech.com

The federal agency is cautioning residents and business owners that old “end of life” routers are prime targets for bad actors capable of infecting them with malware. The FBI advises they be replaced immediately.

JOIN US AT PRIMA

June 1 - 4 | Seattle, WA

Alliant Public Entity is excited to attend the PRIMA 2025 Annual Conference! Join us as we share insights, connect with peers and explore what’s ahead in public sector risk management. Be sure to catch our speaking sessions: Julie Waller on building effective volunteer programs, Marcus Beverly on managing special event risk, and Rick Pray & Scott McNea with a high-energy, interactive “Friendly Feud” session.

Stop by booth #415 to meet the team—we’d love to connect!