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 September 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
Shifting Priorities of Employee Benefits in the Public Sector
Carleen Patterson and Bob Treacy, Alliant Public Entity, connect to identify new challenges facing employee benefits in the public sector. They discuss the shifting priorities of the developing workforce, the importance of attaining and retaining employees and how Alliant works with public entities to make strategic decisions for their employee benefit offerings.
IN THE BROKER'S CORNER
PFAS Regulations Impact for Public Entities
PRIMA
PFAS chemicals (or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are an emerging issue in the insurance industry. Increasing litigation, proposed regulations and scientific studies indicate that PFAS may be more concerning than originally understood. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly proposed drinking water standard, announced on March 14, 2023, is one of the many PFAS-related actions that state, federal and international regulators may take this year.
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
5 Technologies That Can Help Lower Workers' Compensation Costs
Alliant
Over the past few years, workers' compensation has seen significant changes in several key aspects. There is an increased focus on workplace safety and injury prevention, with companies implementing proactive measures to create safer work environments.
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CYBER CORNER
Cyber Incident Tabletop Exercises for Effective Risk Management
Alliant
CJ Dietzman, Alliant Cyber, and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims, discuss the significance of cyber incident tabletop exercises and best practices for effective cyber risk management. The duo emphasizes the importance of validating cyber readiness plans through exercises covering technical, legal and communication aspects with the goal of improving cyber incident response.
PUBLIC ENTITY
How Can State and Local Government Overcome IT Staffing Gaps?
Governing
Data from cities, counties and states reveals the roles they have the toughest time filling (and they’re not just in cybersecurity). Here are some of their innovative approaches to navigating these workforce shortages.
COMMERCIAL P&C
Severe Thunderstorms Account for Up to 70% of All Insured Natural Catastrophe Losses in H1 2023
Swiss Re
A series of widespread thunderstorms (severe convective storms) hit the US and account for 68% of global insured natural catastrophe losses in the first half of 2023, highlighting the increasing loss impacts of secondary perils.
TRENDS, TOPICS & VIEWS
Law Enforcement Workers’ Compensation Claims are Skyrocketing — Causes and Prevention
Alliant
Government risk managers know that insurance premiums related to policing are on the rise. In recent years, law enforcement insurance rates increased approximately 10-30%.
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Confronting Confrontation: The Difference Between a Good Leader and a Great One
Chief
Conflict at work is inevitable. Whether with colleagues, teammates, or even clients, sometimes we disagree, notice an area of performance improvement, or just need to call out bad behavior. Yet it can be all too easy to avoid saying anything, hoping the issue will resolve itself or have it become someone else’s problem.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Help Wanted: Counties Look for Ways to Address Staffing Shortages
Governing
Across the country, turnover and vacancies are high. Counties are raising salaries but still can't compete with the private sector.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that this year is an El Nino year?
Alliant
El Niño is a climate phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. El Niño events typically occur every two to seven years and can last several months. They have wide-reaching impacts on global weather patterns, including significant effects on hurricane activity.
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SEASONAL
Seasonal Hurricane Forecasting
Colorado State University
While a robust El Niño has developed and is likely to persist for the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, most of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic has record warm sea surface temperatures for this time of year.
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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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