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In response to the hardening insurance market, interest in captive insurance is on the rise. While the appeal may be strong, is it the right fit for your business? Bruce Droz, Alliant Agribusiness, Seth Madnick and Jay Thebaut, Alliant Captives, explore the attributes that makes a company a good candidate for a captive.

The Rise in Agribusiness Captives - Is It the Right Fit For Your Business?

Taking a second look at your safety programs and building a safety culture as part of the "fabric" of the company is more important than ever, especially when returning to work after COVID-19. Bruce Droz and Max Macias, Alliant Agribusiness, discuss hitting the "reset" button on your safety program and building a safety culture to help reach your safety goals.

Hitting the "Reset" Button on Your Safety Program

Food recalls continue to rise and the resulting disruption in operations can result in significant long term financial losses. Bruce Droz and Trey Busch, Alliant Agribusiness, speak with Lori Hunter, Executive Vice President, Amwins, on how the pandemic has impacted and improved the food safety industry, how product contamination and recall coverages have evolved and strategies to mitigate product recall risks.

How Product Recall Coverage Has Evolved After the Pandemic

The agriculture industry has become more and more sophisticated over the last 50 years. Advances in technology and machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of many agribusiness companies. These advances have also transformed agribusiness into the perfect target for bad actors. Bruce Droz and Trey Busch, Alliant Agribusiness sit down with Bobby Horn, Alliant Cyber Practice Leader, on the current cyber landscape, the increase in controls and what agribusiness companies can do today to mitigate the risk of a cyber attack or extortion event.

"Smart" Farms: New Targets for Cyber Criminals

Pesticide exposure cause farm workers to suffer more chemically-related injuries and illnesses than any other occupational group in the nation. Bruce Droz, Alliant Agribusiness, sits down with Max Macias, Alliant Safety and Risk Control, to discuss the importance of a solid pesticide and chemical safety program.

Farm Health & Safety Week - Pesticide and Chemical Safety

New York’s cybersecurity regulation for financial institutions has become a role model for regulators nationwide.  Earlier this month, the state’s Department of Financial Services proposed another round of amendments to these regulations.   Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth speak with David Finz, Alliant Cyber Claims, to explore what’s in the proposal and what’s needed to make sure that your company’s cyber policy responds.

New York State Sharpens its Focus on Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions

Grain is one of the most difficult commodities to transport as it is prone to a number of hazards such as moisture or self-heating or contamination. Bruce Droz speaks with Lee Tilleman, Alliant Agribusiness, on the most common concerns surrounding grain transportation. The two explore utilizing trucking, rail systems, rivers and waterways and explore ways to reduce loss and risk exposures associated with each mode of transportation.

Risks and Challenges Around Grain Transportation

The Alliant Insurance podcast is dedicated to Insurance and risk management solutions, and trends shaping the market today. The team of industry specialists explore topics ranging from cyber to workers' comp and everything in between. With the help of expert guests from across the market, each episode is a bite-sized 10-15 minutes covering what business owners and risk managers need to know about their insurance programs.

Risks and Challenges Around Grain Transportation

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