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Welcome to our 200th episode! Our guest in this episode is Dr Robert Ambrose, Texas A&M professor and Chairman of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Alliant. In this conversation, Dr. Rob Ambrose discusses his extensive experience in robotics and artificial intelligence, particularly during his time at NASA. He highlights the evolution of robotics in space exploration, the transition to commercial applications, and the importance of education in fostering the next generation of engineers. Dr. Ambrose emphasizes the need for the U.S. to regain its leadership in robotics amidst growing competition from countries like China, and he advocates for a proactive approach to innovation and automation in various industries. We take a walk down memory lane and recap some of our favorite moments on the show from the last five years. Steve Crowe, Gene Demaitre, and Mike Oitzman talk through some stats from the show over 200 episodes. We also want to thank our special guests on this episode who stopped by for a quick message, including Jonathan Hurst, Aaron Prather, Kevin Lawton, Victor Splittgerber, and Joe Wieciek. And thanks to all of our fans of the show. We love meeting you at shows. Please like, follow/subscribe, and leave a review. The best way to help us grow is to share the show with a colleague.

With cyber threats growing more sophisticated, NIST has overhauled its incident response guidance to help organizations better prepare, respond and recover. Join Jay Stampfl, David Finz and Grace Michael, Alliant Cyber, as they explore the NIST Special Publication 800-61 Revision 3 and its link to the updated Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. They explore the expanded role of incident response, the new “govern” function and the shift toward continuous improvement. The team also explains how these changes affect cyber insurance underwriting and how Alliant helps clients stay ahead through planning, tabletop exercises and risk-focused engagement.

We're coming to you LIVE from Riskworld 2025! Join Jason Reichl on Risk Management: Brick by Brick as he sits down with David Finz, Senior Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services, to discuss the cyber threats costing businesses millions right now. From the $20 million voice phishing scam in Hong Kong to the everyday email that could drain your bank account, David reveals how criminals are using AI to impersonate executives and why your current defenses might not be enough. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about the scams happening today and the practical steps that could save your company tomorrow!

Andrea Wells from Insurance Journal reports from RIMS RISKWORLD 2025, where she speaks with Pete Kranz, SVP, Director of Risk Finance (ART) and Strategic Solutions at Alliant. They … Read More » The post RIMS RISKWORLD 2025: Pete Kranz on ART Solutions, Construction Risk Financing, and Shifting from Traditional Transfer appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

SAMEDI 03 MAI 2025Fréderic Mairesse - Champage Barons de Rothschild (Champagne)Fondée en 2005 par les Rothschild, la Maison de Champagne Barons de Rothschild incarne l'excellence et l'art de vivre raffiné. Avec plus de 70 % de Chardonnay provenant des meilleurs crus de la Côte des Blancs, ses cuvées, vieillies jusqu'à dix ans, révèlent une élégance rare. Alliant tradition et innovation, elle crée des champagnes d'exception, reflet d'un savoir-faire sans compromis.Amandine Fresneau - Domaine de Cézin (Val de Loire)Depuis près d'un siècle, le Domaine de Cézin, porté par Amandine et Xavier Fresneau, cultive l'âme du vignoble de la Vallée du Loir. Sur 17 ha en AOC Coteaux du Loir et Jasnières, le domaine produit des vins sincères et raffinés, certifiés Terra Vitis, reflet de leur terroir unique. Médaillées et saluées, ses cuvées incarnent la passion, la transmission et le respect de la nature.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans le cadre de ‘The Reality Check Edition 2025', une campagne percutante intitulée « Women are not toys » a été lancée en collaboration avec The Introverts Agency. En détournant une tendance populaire grâce à l'intelligence artificielle, cette initiative donne une voix à celles que l'on n'entend pas, soit les femmes victimes de violences, souvent réduites au silence. La campagne rend également hommage au travail essentiel du Passerelle Women Centre, qui accompagne chaque jour les victimes. Mélanie Valère Ciceron, présidente et fondatrice de Passerelle souligne que la lutte contre les violences ne doit pas se limiter à la Journée internationale des droits des femmes. Elle affirme que la sensibilisation se doit de se poursuivre via les réseaux sociaux, devenus de véritables leviers pour promouvoir des causes sociales. Si vous êtes victime de violence ou témoin d'une situation, la Hotline 139 est disponible 24h/24, gratuite et entièrement confidentielle.

Un panier moyen à 550 euros. Le double dans certaines boutiques… Telle est la récompense de l'audace à la française.Depuis toujours, Lisa est passionnée de lingerie. Sa mère, déjà, accordait une grande importance aux pièces qu'elle portait. Très jeune, elle commence à dessiner et concevoir des modèles originaux, avec sa patte bien à elle : très française, très sexy.Dior, Kenzo, John Galliano… Elle débute auprès des plus grandes Maisons avant de rejoindre Etam pour participer au lancement d'Undiz en tant que directrice artistique.Lisa y découvre les secrets d'un lancement réussi dès 2007, à une époque où les réseaux sociaux n'existaient même pas encore.Elle casse les codes, crée un produit parfaitement positionné, simple, pensé notamment pour les ados — et parvient à vendre sans la moindre photo.“Sur une marque de teenage, c'était important pour nous de pouvoir dédramatiser ce côté sexy. Je me suis bien rattrapée sur Livy après.”En 2017, Livy voit le jour. Lisa réussit à convaincre son ancien employeur de l'accompagner financièrement, et réunit d'autres investisseurs pour lancer le projet. Alliant savoir-faire français et modernité, sa marque séduit rapidement une clientèle haut de gamme, grâce à une implantation stratégique des boutiques.Aujourd'hui, Livy c'est : 120 collaboratrices, 120 000 pièces produites par an, et une trentaine de points de vente, dont 18 en France.Dans cet épisode, elle nous dévoile les dessous d'une stratégie bien rodée, fondée sur l'authenticité et la rencontre avec le client.Une véritable masterclass du secteur du luxe, menée par une personnalité aussi inspirante que déterminée.Utilisez le code “DOIT” sur li-vy.com pour bénéficier (peut-être) d'une surprise…TIMELINE:00:00:00 : Ce que la lingerie représente : historiquement, socialement et personnellement00:12:38 : 1 cliente sur 3 a la poitrine refaite : comment la lingerie évolue00:16:49 : L'évolution des designs sur les 30 dernières années00:21:47 : La différence du luxe : processus de création et fabrication00:29:04 : Undiz : comment devenir leader en cassant les codes00:43:45 : Les secrets pour un lancement réussi, le cas Livy00:56:02 : Comment se développer vite à l'international01:03:21 : Transformer ses boutiques en aimants à clients : combiner les stratégies digitales et “in vivo”01:13:04 : Concurrence, shadow-ban et nudité01:20:12 : Définir la limite entre le sexy et le vulgaire01:27:43 : Comment Livy a su être agile tout en restant authentique01:42:48 : Avoir l'esprit sportif sans l'êtreLes anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #104 Clara Blocman - Ysé - Révolutionner le monde de la lingerie avec Instagram#423 - Guillaume Gibault - Le Slip français - Des slips de bobo à la grande conso, la croisade du Made in France#352 - Juliette Lévy - Oh My Cream ! - Se mesurer aux géants de la beauté, casser les codes des DNVB, et tout rafler#452 - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiens#266 - Frédéric Plais - Platform.sh – Lever 140 millions avec 100% de télétravail#261 - Caroline Vigneaux - Humoriste et réalisatrice - Changer de vie : passer de la plaidoirie au stand-upNous avons parlé de :LIVYLes boutiques LivyUndizEtamL'Agence - l'épisode avec LisaJohn Galliano (styliste chez Dior)Antonio Marras (styliste chez Kenzo)KOL : key opinion leaders (personnes influentes)Laurent MilchiorGloballyVidéo promo pour la boutique à CourchevelBackflip : vidéo promo pour la boutique à CourchevelSkims (comparaison entre des hommes et les femmes)Les recommandations de lecture : Colette (recueil : La Maison de Claudine - La Naissance du jour - Sido)Vous pouvez contacter Lisa sur Linkedin ou Instagram.Un immense merci à Géraldine et Anne et toute la team Club Med pour cet enregistrement hors du temps en haut des montagnes.Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tous les matins, à 6h10 et 6h50 sur Chérie FM, Tiffany Bonvoisin nous présente une info qui l'a marquée !

In this episode, we explore Building a Scalable Foundation for Growth with Christa Schott, President of Alliant Consulting. Under Christa's leadership, Alliant Consulting has achieved significant growth, earning the No. 4,509 spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. We discuss how establishing a Scalable Foundation for Growth has been pivotal in their success, enabling the company to adapt and thrive in a competitive market. Christa shares insights into the strategies and practices that have allowed Alliant Consulting to maintain excellence while expanding operations. Tune in to discover how Building a Scalable Foundation for Growth can drive sustainable success in your organization.

Alliant héritage familial et innovation, leurs vins reflètent une passion commune pour l'authenticité et l'excellence

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Holly Ragsdale as she shares her journey into the insurance industry and the power of networking. They discuss how Holly was drawn to insurance as a way of combining her analytical skills with her passion for building relationships, which now plays a key role in her work with the Conserve-A-Nation program. Holly also shares how co-founding the Young Risk Professionals' (YRP) D.C. chapter has helped her expand her professional network and support the next generation of insurance professionals.

durée : 00:02:24 - Bientôt chez vous - Des chercheurs japonais présentent une main biohybride mêlant muscles humains cultivés en laboratoire et composants robotiques. Si elle ne peut pas encore soulever d'objets, cette innovation pourrait transformer le futur des prothèses.

Ron Borys and Ryan Farnsworth welcome CJ Dietzman and David Finz, Alliant Cyber, to discuss recent amendments to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) cybersecurity regulations. The team breaks down the regulatory changes, their impact on financial institutions and best practices for compliance. Together, they emphasize how proactive cyber risk management goes beyond insurance, helping organizations strengthen security and enhance their overall insurability—an approach Alliant takes pride in delivering to clients.

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Pam Frassineti, Alliant Public Entity, to discuss her career journey and what sets Alliant apart as a leader in insurance. Pam shares how her aspiration to become a high school guidance counselor provided her with the transferable skills needed to succeed in the insurance industry, emphasizing the value in understanding client needs, building trust and providing customized solutions. As a recent addition to the Alliant team, she highlights how the company's relationship-centered approach is essential to building a successful outcome.

Right now, there's not much growing in Iowa. But Nick Peterson, strategic partnerships manager for Alliant Energy, is already thinking about next summer's yields. He's spearheading a collaboration with Iowa State University, an Alliant customer, to evaluate a practice called agrivoltaics, which marries farming with solar energy generation.Across ten acres, the utility installed a 1.35 megawatt solar installation, using both fixed arrays and tracker panels. Along with a team from Iowa State University's agriculture and engineering schools, Alliant Energy is looking at the potential for growing high-value crops under the panels. One year into the four-year project supported by a $1.8 million Department of Energy grant,  early food and power generation results are promising.This week on With Great Power, Nick tells Brad what scientists are learning from the project, why it could change how utilities think about agrivoltaics, and why one of the hardest parts of his job is addressing the fears some farmers have about the practice.With Great Power is a co-production of GridX and Latitude Studios.  Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get podcasts. For more reporting on the companies featured in this podcast, subscribe to Latitude Media's newsletter.Credits: Hosted by Brad Langley. Produced by Erin Hardick and Mary Catherine O'Connor. Edited by Anne Bailey. Original music and engineering by Sean Marquand. Stephen Lacey is executive editor. Sean Marquand composed the original theme song and mixed the show. The Grid X production team includes Jenni Barber, Samantha McCabe, and Brad Langley.

CJ Dietzman welcomes Jon Gilbert, Alliant M&A, and Michael White, Alliant Cyber, to discuss the critical role of cybersecurity and technology risk assessments in mergers and acquisitions for private equity firms. The team reviews key insights from 2024, including the growing importance of cyber due diligence and the complexities of managing cyber risk across PE portfolios. As one of the top five risk considerations, they highlight the necessity of integrating cyber risk into M&A strategies to ensure long-term success. They also share how Alliant equips firms with the expertise and solutions needed to navigate these evolving challenges and to better support our clients.

Moe Clark nous présente Waak Waak Djungi, un groupe de musique australien dont les membres font partie du peuple Yolngu, originaire du nord-est du pays. Alliant chants et instruments traditionnels à une musique moderne incorporant des synthétiseurs, Waak Waak Djungi a su réinterpréter dans les années 1990 des chansons cérémonielles du peuple Yolngu. Assistante à la recherche Geraldine Eguiluz. Photo : Waak Waak Djungi

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Kenny White, Alliant Healthcare, to discuss his unique career trajectory, transitioning from law to insurance, and highlight Alliant's collaborative company culture with the one P&L model fostering teamwork across the entire organization. Kenny also shares his advice for aspiring insurance professionals, emphasizing the value of expertise and specialization in a chosen field.

Dans cet épisode, découvrez l'histoire terrifiante d'un éloquent pasteur protestant qui s'est avéré être l'un des pires gourous. Alliant mysticisme et justice sociale, il a réussi à embrigader de nombreux fidèles dans sa secte, le Temple du Peuple. Il a surtout écrit l'une des pages les plus sanglantes de l'histoire américaine avec la tragédie de Jonestown, vaste suicide collectif de centaines de personnes. Son nom : Jim Jones. Derrière la figure du héros, découvrez son fabuleux destin; L'un des pires gourous de l'Histoire Les personnalités des grands gourous de l'Histoire se ressemblent. Si on devait en faire un portrait robot, on y trouverait toujours les mêmes caractéristiques : mégalomanie, manipulation, paranoïa. Avec un glissement toujours identique du charme vers la terreur. Tout d'abord le leader se présente sous une apparence de héros et de beau parleur, qui lui permet d'être considéré comme une idole aux yeux des autres. Ensuite se met en place, petit à petit, l'exploitation des adeptes, la déstabilisation psychologique, les mises en danger physiques et une vision totalement apocalyptique du monde. Ce guide spirituel censé révéler le sens de la vie s'empare en réalité des consciences et use d'un pouvoir coercitif et totalitaire. Écoutez nos autres épisodes : Sidney Reilly, l'espion qui a inspiré James Bond Une production Bababam Originals. Ecriture : Hélène Vézier Réalisation : Célia Brondeau, Antoine Berry Roger Voix : Andréa Brusque Première diffusion : 1 février 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Le studio montréalais Félix & Paul annonce Interstellar Arc, une expérience immersive de 20 000 pieds carrés qui ouvrira en octobre 2025 dans le District Area 15 à Las Vegas. Inspiré par le succès de Space Explorers, ce projet place les visiteurs au cœur d'une mission interstellaire dans un futur lointain, avec une exoplanète réelle. Alliant réalité virtuelle et décors grandeur nature, cette œuvre de science-fiction transportera les participants dans un vaisseau spatial six siècles dans le futur. Ce projet marque un tournant pour le studio, qui s'affranchit des collaborations avec les agences spatiales pour plonger dans la fiction, tout en restant ancré dans les réalités de l'exploration spatiale. Entrevue avec Stéphane Rituit PDG et cofondateur de Felix & Paul Studios.

Brokers initially feared losing control of the market due to downward pricing trends, increased insurer capacity and a heightened volume of claims. However, 2024 proved to be a year of opportunity for financial institutions. Join Ron Borys, Ryan Farnsworth and Steve Shappell as they reflect on the trends and challenges that shaped the financial institutions marketplace during the past 12 months. Assessing a firm's risk profile, developing tailored solutions, selecting an effective counterparty/insurer and creating manageable insurance programs have established a pattern for success that Alliant expects to continue into 2025.

On today's Daily, Dot discusses: Viant's acquisition of IRIS.TV; The Guardian abandoning X; Inverness Graham buying Alliant.

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Rosy Ku, Executive Vice President, Alliant M&A, to discuss her career path in the insurance industry and what led her to Alliant. She highlights the Alliant One P&L model as well as the company culture of unlimited support and resources as the key factors of success.

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Steve Pierce, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Alliant Construction. The two look back on Steve's career and discuss the value of choosing an organization that's right for you as well as advice for the next generation of insurance professionals. Steve highlights how the Alliant company culture empowers brokers, leaders and managers to make decisions.

Épisode 1 : Une adolescence françaiseSérie culte née au Japon en 1987, Final Fantasy n'est arrivée en France que dix ans plus tard, avec la sortie de son septième épisode sur PlayStation. Depuis, cette saga, qui en est aujourd'hui à son seizième opus, ne cesse de captiver. Alliant esthétiques japonaises et occidentales, grandes épopées et anecdotes absurdes, science-fiction et fantasy, Final Fantasy s'impose avant tout comme un véritable marqueur de son époque.Pierre-William Fregonese, aux côté de ses invité·es, retrace les débuts de cette série en France, des années 90 au début des années 2000.Avec Julie le Baron, Gautoz, Moguri et Thierry Falcoz.Programme B est un podcast de Binge Audio présenté par Thomas Rozec. Réalisation : Paul Bertiax. Production et édition : Charlotte Baix. Générique : François Clos et Thibault Lefranc. Identité sonore Binge Audio : Jean-Benoît Dunckel (musique) et Bonnie El Bokeili (voix). Identité graphique : Sébastien Brothier et Thomas Steffen (Upian). Direction des programmes : Joël Ronez. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:12:38 - Le Disque classique du jour du mardi 15 octobre 2024 - Alliant la musique classique à l'univers immersif des jeux vidéo, l'album comprend un éventail de thèmes passionnants tirés de la télévision, d'animes et de films, notamment The Legend of Zelda : Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon et Squid Game.

durée : 00:12:38 - Le Disque classique du jour du mardi 15 octobre 2024 - Alliant la musique classique à l'univers immersif des jeux vidéo, l'album comprend un éventail de thèmes passionnants tirés de la télévision, d'animes et de films, notamment The Legend of Zelda : Tears of the Kingdom, Pokémon et Squid Game.

Dans cet épisode de La Saga, Elisabeth Assayag nous entraîne dans l'incroyable aventure de Fil & Fab, une start-up bretonne qui a fait de la valorisation des filets de pêche usagés son cœur de métier.Yann Louboutin, le cofondateur de Fil & Fab, revient sur le chemin parcouru depuis son dernier passage dans l'émission il y a plus de deux ans. Grâce à une levée de fonds fructueuse, l'entreprise a pu se développer à grande vitesse, investissant dans de nouvelles machines et doublant ses effectifs.Mais ce n'est pas tout ! Fil & Fab a également noué un partenariat avec Elixance, une autre société bretonne, pour développer un nouveau matériau encore plus innovant. Alliant filets de pêche recyclés et design esthétique, ce matériau permet d'envisager de multiples applications, de l'automobile aux objets du quotidien.Écoutez cet épisode pour découvrir comment cette start-up bretonne dynamique contribue à la transition écologique en donnant une seconde vie à des déchets marins, tout en créant de l'emploi local. Une passionnante saga entrepreneuriale à ne pas manquer !

DIMANCHE 29 SEPTEMBRE 2024Gauthier Girardon - DIVINEO (Languedoc/Bourgogne)Créé en 2022, DIVINEO se distingue par son concept innovant de « vin à 4 mains ». Alliant le terroir de Saint-Mamert-du-Gard en Languedoc à une vinification experte en Bourgogne, DIVINEO résulte de la collaboration entre un viticulteur et un vinificateur des deux grandes régions viticoles.Mickaël Valentin - Les Vignerons de St Marc Canteperdrix (Vallée du Rhône)Depuis 2019, les caves de Mazan et Caromb se sont unies sous le nom des Vignerons de St Marc Canterperdrix, rassemblant 215 vignerons sur 1028 hectares. Ils produisent une vingtaine de cuvées, avec 65 % du vignoble certifié Haute Valeur Environnementale et plus de 3 % en bio, reflétant leur engagement pour la nature.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textThe Fed just cut its interest rate by half a point and Happy Money CEO Ben Potere is on the show to tell what a credit union needs to do to optimize its performance in an environment of lower interest rates - and those  cuts will impact everything from home mortgages to car loans to the personal loans that are Happy Money's mainstay. The show starts on a different topic however.  The question is why did you join Happy Money - Potere is just three weeks on the job when this show was recorded.His answer is rich, detailed.And at bottom he simply is very confident that more credit unions will want to become Happy Money  customers because Happy Money delivers a new member, with good credit, who typically wants to refinance credit card debt at a better rate and Happy Money's credit unions can deliver on that promise.Happy Money credit union partners include First Tech, Alliant, Teachers Federal Credit Union and more. But Happy Money definitely wants more credit unions.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for “Procurement Potpourri,” a wide-ranging discussion of key procurement policy and program developments across the federal market. They tackle the state of interagency contracting focusing on the status of the four major interagency procurements: OASIS+, CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP, and Alliant 3.  The discussion highlighted the role of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy has played in establishing and overseeing the IT GWACs and whether enough is currently being done.  Miller also shares his thoughts on the ever-growing cybersecurity regulatory regime, including CMMC, and the need for cyber harmonization.   Finally Miller talks about a new SBA report on the mentor-protégé program. 

Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller joins host Roger Waldron on this week's Off the Shelf for “Procurement Potpourri,” a wide-ranging discussion of key procurement policy and program developments across the federal market.They tackle the state of interagency contracting focusing on the status of the four major interagency procurements: OASIS+, CIO-SP4, NASA SEWP, and Alliant 3.  The discussion highlighted the role of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy has played in establishing and overseeing the IT GWACs and whether enough is currently being done. Miller also shares his thoughts on the ever-growing cybersecurity regulatory regime, including CMMC, and the need for cyber harmonization.  Finally Miller talks about a new SBA report on the mentor-protégé program.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Tim Crowley, Travis Barnett, Matt Green and Sara Heller, Alliant, as they review key trends and challenges that have surfaced for public and private companies in the first half of 2024. The team provides an analysis of current market conditions, coverage trends and implications for policyholders.

In his book, The Cyber Insurance Imperative, David Finz, first vicepresident, Alliant Insurance Services, discusses the evolving cyber-threat environment and the need for risk transfer solutions to manage organizations' financial and reputational impact of those incidents.

In his book, The Cyber Insurance Imperative, David Finz, first vicepresident, Alliant Insurance Services, discusses the evolving cyber-threat environment and the need for risk transfer solutions to manage organizations' financial and reputational impact of those incidents.

Bledion Dizdari connects with Tim Carlson, Alliant Construction, to discuss his transition to Alliant and the benefits of the one P&L structure. Tim highlights his decision to join Alliant was based on his commitment to taking care of his clients and how the Alliant platform allows him the flexibility to do what's best for the client, every step of the way.

Bledion Dizdari welcomes Peter Carpenter, Chief Operating Officer, Alliant, to discuss the company culture, employee experience, and commitment to client satisfaction which earned Alliant the highest net inflow of industry-leading broker talent among the nation's leading P&C insurance brokerages in 2024. They also dive into Peter's personal experience in the insurance industry, including the 2008 acquisition of the Seattle-based employee benefits consulting firm that he co-founded and where he started his career in insurance.

The Department of Commerce's Tech Hubs program, a key initiative supported by the CHIPS and Science Act, aims to bolster federal research and innovation in emerging technologies, especially in areas outside major cities. Senior Biden administration officials discussed the program's impact during a call announcing 12 new initiatives that will receive funding. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the need to decentralize the tech ecosystem, noting that 90% of new tech jobs have been concentrated in just five cities over the past two decades. Key focus areas for these Tech Hubs include uncrewed aerial systems, IT, semiconductors, high-performance materials, and grid resilience systems. Among the recent grant recipients are the Elevate Quantum TechFund in Colorado and the Wisconsin Biohealth TechHub. In other news, the General Services Administration (GSA) has announced a request for proposals for the Alliant 3 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract, notable for its unprecedented no-ceiling dollar amount. This contract seeks to cover a broad range of IT services, including AI, biometrics, quantum computing, and more, with a focus on emerging technologies. Greg Godbout and Noah Kunin, former leaders of the GSA's 18F digital team, join The Daily Scoop Podcast host Billy Mitchell to discuss their new initiative, info2insight. This open-source community aims to foster data-driven decision-making in government and accelerate the adoption of data analytics. They highlight the progress in government digital services and the need to pivot towards data analytics to manage the increasing information from AI and ML technologies. They share their vision for info2insight as a collaborative platform for civil servants, private-sector technologists, and academics to drive better governance through data insights.

In this episode of the Banking Transformed podcast, recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, we're thrilled to have Dennis Devine, the CEO and President of Alliant Credit Union. On this show, we discuss how a digital-only financial institution, with a purpose-driven approach, can revolutionize the banking industry and generate unprecedented growth and revenues. Dennis discusses the strategies behind Alliant's purpose-driven approach, from fostering a culture of innovation to delivering superior rates and service through operational efficiency. He also shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing credit unions in the digital age, and offers advice for all financial institutions looking to adopt a more purpose-driven approach. This episode of Banking Transformed is sponsored by Microsoft: Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. More at Microsoft.com/financialservices

This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners and a regular on Federal News Network. The wide-ranging conversation covers: Q4 do's and don'ts Issues around the GSA Schedule program, including why many do not require a Schedule The delay in Alliant 3 and issues surrounding the awarding of IDIQs Why contractors need to be agile now more than ever

This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners and a regular on Federal News Network.The wide-ranging conversation covers: Q4 do's and don'ts Issues around the GSA Schedule program, including why many do not require a Schedule The delay in Alliant 3 and issues surrounding the awarding of IDIQs Why contractors need to be agile now more than ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will the SEC's new data privacy rules under Regulation S-P impact financial entities? David Finz and Steve Levine unpack the regulations for enhanced client data protection, quick breach notifications and incident response plans, effective July 15. They discuss the vital role of third-party risk management and explore the insurance implications, highlighting coverage areas in cyber and D&O policies. Alliant offers specialized services to help clients ensure their compliance with these regulations and strengthen their incident response strategies.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services about her risk and insurance career journey, what DE&I initiatives mean in her growth, the sorts of programs she has launched, and how she proves their worth on social and financial levels. She tells how a professor tried to steer her to trade school so she wouldn't fail in the big university and how the lack of inclusion at her first job limited her career opportunities until a boss who saw her potential nudged her firmly ahead. She is passionate about the power of DE&I to do moral good and grow business profits.   Listen in to learn what diversity, equity, and inclusion can mean for your company. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. My guest is Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray. She is the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Alliant Insurance Services! We will discuss what it takes to launch and measure the effectiveness of a DE&I Initiative. [:47] Lillian will also be the honoree at this year's Spencer Educational Foundation Funding Their Future Gala on September 12th in New York City. [:58] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. On June 26th and 27th, our friend Elise Farnham leads the two-day course, Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique. On July 9th and 10th, we have Managing Workers' Compensation. [1:18] On July 23rd and 24th, we have Claims Management. Other dates for Fall and Winter are available on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:31] Let's talk about prep courses for the RIMS-CRMP. The next session for risk managers based in the U.S. and Canada will be held on August 7th and 8th, followed by a two-day session on September 12th and 13th, and lastly, on December 17th and 18th. [1:53] The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Course will be held on December 3rd through 5th, 2024. Additional Prep Courses are offered through NSE Academy, India, Conrad Clark Nigeria, UCLA, and others. A link to these resources and more is also in this episode's show notes. [2:14] Did you know that the RIMS Risk Management magazine Q2 2024 issue is available online? A link to the digital issue is in this episode's show notes. The new issue covers the impact of AI on insurance underwriting, geopolitical risks, ERM program tips, social media copyright claims, developments in parametric insurance, and more! [2:44] You can also head over to RMmagazine.com. [2:49] Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray is the Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Alliant Insurance Services. She is also this year's honoree for the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala, which will be held, on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at The Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. [3:15] We are going to hear about her risk and insurance career journey, how DE&I initiatives have played a part in her growth, the sorts of programs she has launched, how she measures them, and how she's able to prove their worth on social and financial levels. [3:36] Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray, welcome to RIMScast! [4:02] Lilian says that being the 2024 Honoree for the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala feels amazing, phenomenal, and stupendous! She says she's at a time in her life when she's happy doing the things she wants to do and she's making a difference. This honor helped her get there. [4:50] Lilian's risk and insurance career started in 1988. After she graduated from UCLA in 1987, she worked for a financial planner in Beverly Hills. In October of 1987, the stock market crashed. It was a disaster for the small firm where she worked and Lilian decided she wanted to have a different career. [5:38] Lilian's girlfriend worked at an insurance company. She told Lilian they were hiring interns. It would be a boost from her current $18K a year to $28K a year. Insurance had her at “Hello.” [6:43] About 22 years ago, Alliant came to Lilian's attention in a bad renewal market when they “stole” one of her clients. Listen in for details. Then Alliant offered Lilian a job and she accepted.  [8:23] Lilian tells how she moved into the EVP and Chief DE&I Officer roles she holds with Alliant. After George Floyd, Alliant made a very impactful decision. They wanted to make a difference. Recognizing what was going on, they wanted to ensure all of their employees had a space and a sense of belonging. They created the DI department. [9:05] The conversation Alliant initially had with Lilian was about leading the Alliant Charitable Foundation. The foundation's goal is to bring people in to expand the industry, make it more accessible to everyone, recognize the contributions of marginalized communities, and reward them for their contributions to the industry. [9:32] Internally, the foundation wanted to recognize Alliant employees, to ensure they have a safe space to be their authentic selves, and have opportunities to advance within the organization. Lilian was asked to help the foundation raise money and get the message out. [9:52] As that work progressed, Alliant asked Lilian to do more. So she moved some accounts around to be able to do more. [10:41] Lilian says Alliant has always had a commitment to DE&I. They haven't wavered from it. That commitment to DE&I comes from the top leadership. With commitment from the top, everything falls into place. If Lilian gets pushback from a department, when she goes to leadership about it, they'll have a conversation with them about why DE&I is important. [11:27] DE&I initiatives are morally right and also financially smart and good decisions for business. When done properly, from an authentic place, they can drive your bottom line. [11:59] Lilian's challenge is measuring her initiatives. Alliant's 2024 push is to get everyone's self-identification to be able to track how doing X results in Y. [13:35] Alliant has a six-pillar strategy to change the culture within the organization through a series of trainings, bringing in speakers on well-being and mental health, financial literacy, a 401(k), investing, and FICO. It's a culture where your employer supports your whole being, including professional development and mentoring for career advancement. [14:53] Alliant is evaluating external mentoring and internal mentoring to find which is more effective, having the employees help them come to that conclusion. They also use peer coaching, giving people different entry points to grow professionally. They also work with training agencies and industry DE&I associations such as NAAIA. [16:04] Lilian feels synergy with these associations. DE&I isn't just for marginalized people but also for their allies. Everyone grows when something is diverse. One learns when different ideas come to the table. You don't know what you don't know until you bring diverse people in, have those conversations, and get those perspectives. [17:00] Being able to show the value of that to everyone is how you move the needle and it's also how you make a lot of money. [17:09] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! Our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC return on June 20th to present Sustainability Without the Sticker Shock: Save Green While Going Green, featuring insight from former RIMS President, Chris Mandel. Register at RIMS.org/Webinars. Webinars are complimentary for RIMS members! [17:36] The RIMS ERM Conference 2024 will be held on November 18th and 19th in Boston, Massachusetts. The agenda will be announced soon, as will a call for submissions for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll have that link up soon on an upcoming episode. [17:55] Review your organization's ERM program, and if you feel it was successful and you have the numbers and the data to back it up, compile that information and get ready to submit your ERM program for the ERM Award of Distinction. [18:10] The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved, in part, through a collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the United States and Canada. This also applies to not-for-profit entities. [18:30] If this description applies to you, you should apply for a Spencer General Grant. The application deadline is July 30th, 2024. General Grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. [18:46] Another great Spencer program is the Risk Manager on Campus Program, which brings a practicing risk manager to a university to present and engage with students about the risk profession and the insurance industry for about one to three days. There is a grant program with an application deadline of June 30th. The link is in this episode's show notes. [19:10] Check out the sample application at that link. Risk Manager on Campus Grant Awardees are typically notified by the end of September. Be sure to apply by June 30th, 2024. On September 12th, we look forward to seeing you at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala at The Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Our guest today, Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray, is the honoree. [19:38] Back to the interview with Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray!  [20:18] Lilian is one of six on her DI team. One has the charitable foundation as her sole responsibility, including the Fellows program, one of Alliant's hallmark programs from the foundation. There is an internal side of DI and several employee resource groups. [21:18] Lilian calls the managers of these programs “best in class,” which has led to Alliant receiving recognition for these programs. [21:59] Lilian says women are all over the insurance industry, in roles without opportunities for advancement. For a woman to get into leadership, she has to have someone looking out for her, and sponsoring her. [23:12] When Lilian went into the insurance industry, she went into training. At the end of the training program, they assigned people to departments. All women and people of color went into claims and all men went into leadership and sales. Lilian had a boss who believed in her. He created a position for her in account support. [23:50] Lilian didn't take the job because she didn't believe she could do it. Someone else took the job. The boss asked her what was going on. He said he had created that job for her. He created another account support position for her. [24:29] Had he not created that opportunity for her, Lilian believes she would still probably be a claims supervisor. [25:49] Lilian says in DE&I, helping women and other marginalized employees up through the ranks is called allyship. There are programs to teach about the value and benefits of allyship. Allies can move the needle faster than anyone else can. [26:11] If you are considering joining a group, you can join as an ally without being a part of that community. Being an ally means you're not part of that community. Join and bring your influence to help them do better in their career. [27:54] A Fearless Fund case ruled that it is discriminatory to set aside funds for loans just to African-American women's businesses. That could affect many types of programs, like internships and fellowships. DE&I is working to change the mindset of a lot of people. DI has become a “bad word.” [29:48] Lilian stresses that DE&I helps a business financially. DE&I is right morally. Lilian wants to help people understand why being an ally is going to be an advantage to them. [30:33] Some high-profile DE&I leadership positions have been eliminated recently. Lilian speaks to this for DE&I in the risk and insurance space. DE&I might be rebranded to Engagement or a People Office. DE&I is for all employees. If there are nine ERGs, everyone in the company will have been touched by or associated with someone from one of them. [32:01] Lilian wants people to understand that DE&I impacts everyone and it's not anything they need to fear. [32:44] Lilian's DI department has partnered with the Spencer Educational Foundation to help manage an Alliant Foundation insurance degree grant program for Southern University, an HBCU in Louisiana. Lilian tells how that came to be. It's been a great partnership. [34:32] Lilian will accept a special honor at the Spencer Educational Foundation 2024 Funding Their Future Gala on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at the Cipriani 42nd Street, in New York City. Lilian invites all podcast listeners in the New York area to attend. [35:25] The proceeds go toward scholarships for students coming into the insurance industry and programs like the grant at Southern University, bringing the insurance industry to communities that are not familiar with it and normally are marginalized out of it. [35:46] If you look at the videos of last year's scholarship two recipients, after you finish crying, you will want to send them a check.  [35:55] For sponsorship and tickets, you can contact FundingTheirFuture@SpencerEd.org. A link is in this episode's show notes to the email address, as well as to the Gala's page. [36:43] Lilian's advice for young risk professionals: “When you think about insurance; when you got up, the bed you were lying in is insured, the street you drove to work on was insured; the trees that were being cut, and the person cutting the trees that you saw are insured. The car you were in is insured. The building you walked in… Insurance is everywhere.”  [37:14] “It's in your home, your apartment. Insurance drives the world. You can come in and it's not just going from door to door selling. It can be analytics, marketing, or social media; it can be any number of things. Think about insurance and think about the future you can create for yourself. There's lots of money in this industry. Don't leave it on the table.” [37:52] “I do this because I had a professor one year tell me when I was graduating from high school, and I was an honor student, ‘I think you should consider going to a trade school because I don't want you to fail and I think going to this big school you're going to struggle and fail. I'm doing what's best for you,' and he tried to talk me out of going to the UC system.” [38:38] He couldn't see the value of what she brought to the table. Lilian is now the broker for the community college system the professor wanted her to attend. You have to believe in yourself. Don't let anyone else define who you are. Define yourself in the brightest of lights because you can't achieve it if you can't see it or dream it. Define your dreams for yourself. [39:14] Special thanks, again, to Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray. A link to the Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future Gala 2024 on September 12th is in this episode's show notes. Buy tickets; reserve a table. We want to see you there. [39:30] Final reminder: June 30th is the deadline to apply for the Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus Grant. A link is in this episode's show notes. [39:47] It's Plug Time! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [40:21] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [41:05] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [41:23] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [41:39] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [42:01] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: Spencer Educational Foundation — Funding Their Future Gala 2024 FundingTheirFuture@SpencerEd.org RISKWORLD 2025 will be in Chicago! May 4‒7 RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page — Apply Through July 30. Spencer Educational Foundation — Risk Manager on Campus Grant — Apply Through June 30 RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops — Next Workshop with PARIMA July 18-19, 2024! RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App   RIMS Webinars: Sustainability Without the Sticker Shock: Save Green While Going Green | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD | June 20, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “Spencer's 2024 Outlook” “LAAIA Atlanta Chapter President Jose Aponte” “Giving Back with APIW President Liz Kramer” “Global Perspectives with RIMS Mexico, Australasia Chapter Leaders” “Solving Wicked Problems with Dr. Gav Schneider” “Equality and the Risk Profession with Elisa Stampf” “Pride Month with the Rainbow Risk Alliance”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh (New!) “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RMMagazine.com RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interviews featuring RIMS Treasurer Manny Padilla! Spencer Educational Foundation   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray of Alliant Insurance Services Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): Insurance had me at “Hello.” — Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray   After George Floyd, Alliant made a very impactful decision. They wanted to make a difference. Recognizing what was going on, they wanted to ensure that all of their employees had a space and a sense of belonging. — Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray   Do we do things because they're morally right? 100%. Do we do them because it's financially a smart decision and a good business decision? 100%. DE&I is not just about doing the feel-good thing. If you're doing it properly, it can drive your bottom line. — Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray   When I came into the insurance industry, at the end of the training program, they had to assign us to different departments and all of the women and all of the people of color went into claims and all of the men went into leadership and sales. — Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray   What makes me sad is that now DI has become a bad word. — Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray   Define yourself in the brightest of lights because you can't achieve it if you can't see it. You can't achieve it if you can't dream it and don't let anyone else define your dreams. Define them for yourself. — Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray    

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