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COVID-19 insurance claims are starting to make their way through the court systems, and there is a heightened focus on how settlements and judgments in these cases will impact the insurance industry.   Ron Borys, Steve Shappell, and Blake Cramsie, Alliant, discuss the current insurance company market environment, litigation response to COVID-19 claims, and how insurance companies can best prepare for upcoming renewals in light of changes in underwriter risk appetite and product offerings.

Insurance Company Trends: Litigation Response to COVID-19 Insurance Claims

Billions of dollars in crypto currency are stolen each year with very few insured losses. Ron Borys and Glenn Morgan, Alliant, discuss the rapidly changing insurance marketplace and some of the resulting hurdles faced by firms in the digital asset space looking to obtain coverage.

Crypto Currency: Securing Coverage for Potential Losses

Q1 2021 has come and gone, but not without leaving us with a number of insurance market and risk related topics to consider for the balance of the year.  Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth and Steve Shappell, Alliant, share their thoughts and perspectives on insurance market conditions, legal & regulatory trends, SPACs and a number of other key considerations for companies managing insurance renewals and risk transfer strategies.

First Quarter Financial Insurance Market Update

The global digital asset market continues to evolve. With more organizations exploring the opportunities presented by digital assets, insurance is going to play a critical component in mitigating risk due to an unstable cryptocurrency ecosystem. Ron Borys and Glenn Morgan speak with Adam Zuckerman, Latham & Watkins LLP, on understanding the risks associated with digital assets and the need for regulations and common standards in the industry.

How Insurance Fits into the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

Class Action Suits, SPAC Litigation, Regulatory Changes, Cyber Attacks. 2021 has seen it all in the last 6 months. Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Financial Institutions, sit down with Steve Shappell, Alliant Claims & Legal, to review the first half of the year and what the balance of 2021 may bring.

Litigation, Claims and Regulatory Changes: What the Balance of 2021 May Look Like

Ransomware attacks are nearing an all time high according FBI data and so are the losses associated with those attacks. Ryan Farnsworth speaks with Steve Shappell, Alliant Claims & Legal, David Finz, Alliant Cyber Claims and Matia Marks, Alliant Claims, on why the recent Kaseya attack was different than the previous cyber events.

The Increasing Focus on Cybersecurity

Rising premiums and retentions, a challenging regulatory environment, and other factors of a hard market have left the private equity industry feeling the impact. Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant, talk with Kim Patlis, President & Managing Director, Corporate Risk Solutions, about what private equity firms can do now to differentiate themselves in the marketplace.

What Private Equity Firms Can Do Now to Differentiate Themselves in the Market

The market says SPACS(Special-purpose acquisition companies) seem to be entering a slow-down. Given all the activity we saw at the beginning of the year - Is the "SPAC-Attack" over? Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth, Brian Dunphy and Steve Shappell, Alliant, discuss why the frenzy that swept the market earlier this year may be coming to an end. Or is it?

Is the SPAC Frenzy Coming to an End?

2021 was one of the most aggressive years for cyber-attacks on record – with 93% more carried out in the first half of 2021. Are companies starting to get the message? Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant, sit down with David Finz, Alliant Cyber Claims and David Kruse, Director of Strategic Client Services, Tetra Defense to review the "year of ransomware" and fundamental steps companies should be taking now in preparation for when, not if, a cyber-attack will occur.

Source: Check Points mid-year security report

Everyone is a target: What to do NOW for when, not if, a cyber-attack occurs

The pandemic, coupled with a hard market, has forced financial institutions to prioritize risk and find solutions in partnership with their insurers. Paired with increased requirements and expectations for addressing cybersecurity and regulatory risk, insurance protection is more important than ever for global companies and their directors and officers. Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant, sit down with Jane Bennett, Senior Advisor, Howden, to discuss global risk trends and insurance solutions for directors and officers, including the introduction of Howden's DuoProtector product offering.

Global Risk and Insurance Solutions with Jane Bennett, Howden

Securities class action lawsuits may have declined in 2021 compared to the number filed in 2020, but a growing trend of M&A-related lawsuits involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) is on the rise. Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth sit down with Matia Marks and Abbe Darr, Alliant Claims and Legal, to discuss the recent and upcoming court decisions impacting M&A litigation as well as the implications of D&O insurance policy language.

How Recent Court Decisions are Impacting M&A Litigation

Coming off a headlong post-pandemic rebound, what’s up next for private equity firms? Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome the newest member to the Alliant team, Tim McAndrew and discuss the “hot button” exposures private equity firms and portfolio companies should be thinking about in 2022.

What's Next for Private Equity Firms?

Many larger companies have considered starting a captive as an alternative to traditional D&O insurance. With the amendment to Delaware Corporation Law (Section 145(g)), captives appear, on the surface, to be a more viable option. But is this really “The Next Big Thing” in D&O? Ron Borys & Ryan Farnsworth sit down with Matia Marks, Alliant, and explore the possible risks associated with starting a captive to replace traditional D&O.

Are Captives the Next Big Thing in D&O Insurance?

In preparation for the 2022 Investment Management Conference, March 27th – 30th, Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant, welcome John Mulligan, Senior Vice President & Chief Underwriting Officer and Dan Steiner, President, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, to discuss the company’s distribution strategy, the claims environment, the current insurance market and how it works with insurance brokers on behalf of mutual clients.

Insights on the Market with ICI Mutual Insurance

Risks within the investment management sector are expected to see an uptick with regard to oversight, enforcement and compliance. Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant, sits down with Tyler Entwistle, Alliant, discussing the risks and key takeaways learned at the 2022 Investment Management Conference.

2022 ICI Investment Management Conference Recap

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant welcome Steve Shappell to the company and discuss the best way to represent clients in this challenging environment and how his expertise is going to be put to work.

Alliant Welcomes Steve Shappell

Ron Borys and David Finz, Alliant, discuss cyber risk, the current market and how his extensive experience resolving complex claims will benefit clients.

Alliant Welcomes David Finz

Ron Borys, Steve Shappell and Ryan Farnsworth, Alliant Financial Institutions, discuss the legal trends and risk issues driving the financial services insurance market.

Alliant Financial Institutions Discuss Risk Issues Driving the Market

Alliant Financial Institutions discuss cyber risk in 2020 and how to prepare for 2021.

Cyber Risk in 2020 & Beyond

Alliant Financial Institutions discuss the implications and considerations resulting from last week’s GameStop-related events and what can clients expect going forward.

The GameStop Situation - What Might Come Next?

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