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 October 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 ALLIANT PODCAST
Exploring Kidnap and Ransom Insurance
Tim Crowley, Alliant Management & Professional Solutions, welcomes Chris Arehart, Chubb, to discuss the value of kidnap and ransom (K&R) insurance products, addressing risks and vulnerabilities for businesses of all types, including international considerations. They highlight how K&R safeguards companies and individuals from financial impacts and harm resulting from kidnapping, extortion and detention events and explore lessons from real-world incidents.
IN THE BROKER'S CORNER
An Update on States’ Efforts to Regain Control of Local Law Enforcement
Alliant
Public entities in both state and local governments across the country have been impacted by the shifting landscape of law enforcement liability. As insurance programs must evolve to address changing risks, Alliant is here to support our clients with broking and consulting services.
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
New Law Provides Additional Protections for Pregnant Workers
Carrier Chronicles
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was recently enacted to further cover the known limitations of pregnant employees. Here are some of the changes that employers may need to know about related to expanded accommodations under the PWFA.
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CYBER CORNER
Ransomware is not over: Lessons learned from the latest real-world attacks
Alliant
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s timely to reflect on some of the recent ransomware attacks that have occurred across industry sectors, including some very high-profile incidents occurring as recently as September.
PUBLIC ENTITY
Risk Management for K-12 Schools
edCircuit
In our increasingly litigious world, it is becoming commonplace for people to use the words ‘risk’, ‘hazard’ and ‘liability’ quite interchangeably, which is incorrect, especially when you examine what risk management for K-12 means to a school, or to a whole school district.
COMMERCIAL P&C
Insurance Industry Faces Average Annual Natural Catastrophe Losses of $133B: Verisk Report
Program Business
The global modeled insured average annual loss from natural catastrophes is $133 billion, a new high captured in the latest analysis using Verisk’s extreme event solutions models.
TRENDS, TOPICS & VIEWS
Historic Opioid Settlement Funds—How They Will Be Spent
Alliant
As some $54 billion over the next 15 years in opioid settlement funds reaches states and local governments across the nation, it is important to understand the terms of these settlements as they pertain to how the funds may be distributed and used and to stay current as to how states and local governments have begun to develop allocation plans for and make expenditures of the money.
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE
7 Healthy Food Trends To Stock In Your Office
Cotton
If there’s one incentive employees love, it’s free food. And when that food is nutritious and fresh, it keeps your team running at full capacity for the entire workday. But walking the line of healthy and tasty can be a challenge that office managers face every time they place a catering order.
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CONSTRUCTION
Prince George’s County Saves Big by Bundling School Construction
Governing
A first-of-its-kind school construction project will save a Maryland school district hundreds of millions of dollars — and create exceptional learning environments.
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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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