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 July 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
The Heat Is On: How to Prevent, Identify and Protect Employees from Heat Illness
Alliant
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. Tim Leech, John Owen and Steven Meglio, Alliant, discuss the increasing concern for indoor or outdoor heat-related illness, the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) and how to protect employees from heat-related hazards and injuries.
IN THE BROKER'S CORNER
Student Accident Insurance: Effective Risk Management Tool & Pre-Pandemic Facts to Ponder
Alliant
The safety and well-being of students is of critical importance and even so, accidents happen, and medical treatment can be costly. In the U.S., about 30 million children, adolescents and young adults participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries occur each year are experienced by the participants.
NEWS
How to Lower Home Insurance Premiums and Wildfire Risks
Insurance Journal
Homeowners in the US got new guidance to help them defend against increasingly frequent wildfires and associated rising insurance premiums.
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CYBER CORNER
Jackware Cyberattacks Explained
Alliant
Jackware incidents consist of cybercriminals hijacking victims’ embedded systems via malware. After hijacking these systems, cybercriminals may cause their victims’ compromised technology to malfunction or completely shut down, potentially creating business disruptions, inflicting major physical damage and even putting individuals’ safety at risk.
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PUBLIC ENTITY
Why Identifying and Nurturing Talent Within the Ranks is More Important than Ever
Alliant
Starting a succession plan; Succession planning has long been an important risk management topic in the private sector. Over the past few years, succession planning has also become more important to the public sector and government agencies, primarily due to the departure of its rapidly aging workforce.
COMMERCIAL P&C
Inflation and Property Insurance
Alliant
Inflation issues could create a number of challenges in the commercial insurance market, affecting both insurers and their policyholders. With this in mind, it’s crucial for insureds to have a clear understanding of inflation and take steps to ensure adequate coverage during these difficult market conditions.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and ADA Disability Discrimination
Alliant
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) each recently issued new technical assistance documents about how employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other software tools to make employment decisions may result in unlawful disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
FINANCIAL SECURITY
What to Know and Do Before Serving on a Nonprofit Board
Alliant Private Client
Protect yourself from potential liability when considering joining a nonprofit board. Before joining, follow these four steps to ensure you join with confidence.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month – What?
Alliant and NationalDayCalendar.com
Our phones have become an integral part of our lives and National Cell Phone Courtesy Month encourages us to evaluate our cellular habits and consider others before we reach for our phone.
In the Public Eye Podcast
The Heat Is On: How to Prevent, Identify and Protect Employees from Heat Illness
Alliant
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. Tim Leech, John Owen and Steven Meglio, Alliant, discuss the increasing concern for indoor or outdoor heat-related illness, the OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) and how to protect employees from heat-related hazards and injuries.
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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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