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 August 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 Governmental Risk Pools Need Fiduciary Liability Insurance
Alliant
Members of governmental risk pools face increasing exposure to claims of breach of fiduciary duty and failure to properly handle various employee benefit plans. Pool members are subject to liability even if they participate in a state public entity retirement system.
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
5 High-Impact Claims Trends Affecting Public Entities
Carrier Chronicles
From road design to police conduct, public entities face the potential for an increasing amount of claims with serious financial and legal impact. Discover the trends driving litigation and how to stay ahead of costly exposures.
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COMMERCIAL P&C
Critical Railroad-Signaling Flaw Could Disrupt U.S. Rail Traffic
Alliant
A newly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerability in train braking systems could allow hackers to remotely stop trains using inexpensive, readily available equipment, creating potential for serious disruptions, derailments or safety incidents.
PUBLIC ENTITY
Domestic Terrorism and the Insurance Gap: Why TRIA May Not Be Enough
Alliant
Domestic terrorism, while recognized as a serious and growing threat by federal authorities, is not designated as a standalone federal crime in the United States. As a result, individuals accused of politically motivated violence or mass attacks within the U.S. are often prosecuted under alternative criminal statutes such as weapons charges, conspiracy, hate crimes or assault rather than terrorism-specific charges.
CYBER
Top 5 Non-Profit Cyber Risk Exposures
Alliant
In the non-profit industry, common business practices can lead to significant cyber risk and threat exposures. For example, many non-profit organizations use e-commerce platforms, websites or mobile apps to collect donations from individuals. The collection of individual donations typically requires the transmission, storage and processing of sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) related to donors, in addition to financial information.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Recognizing, Preventing and Addressing Cyberbullying in the Workplace
Alliant
Cyberbullying isn’t confined to middle schools or college campuses; it can also have a profound impact within the workplace. In today’s digital-first work environment, communication is conducted through email, messaging apps and video conferencing platforms just to name a few. While these tools offer convenience and flexibility, they have also created new channels for harmful behavior.
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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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