At this year’s Texas PRIMA conference, Carleen Patterson, Alliant Public Entity, delivered an insightful discussion on Total Cost of Risk and how public entities can use this framework to strengthen financial performance and improve long-term decision-making.

ALPS offers A+ London capacity that follows a broad range of U.S. and London lead carriers, available exclusively to Alliant clients

The holidays are a season of joy and celebration, yet for many professionals in the public sector, they bring a sharp spike in pressure. Year-end deadlines, heavier workloads and personal commitments can all lead to work-related burnout.

During the most recent Texas legislative session, a law was passed that creates new retiree liability for Texas government entities, introducing benefits payments for peace officers and firefighters who retire after January 1, 2026.

Assembling a school district’s budget requires several moving parts, from expenditure analysis to stakeholder approval. However, in today’s volatile funding environment, it has become more challenging than ever for school districts to allocate funds to essential areas and achieve financial certainty.

For golf course and country club leaders, safety is one of the most effective ways to protect profitability. A single claim can erase months of gains, while consistent safety practices lower insurance premiums, reduce downtime and strengthen the member experience.

Golf courses and country clubs depend on seasonal and temporary employees to manage events, maintain grounds and deliver great experiences during peak seasons. While this workforce flexibility supports operations, it introduces safety, compliance and liability challenges that can quickly impact your bottom line.

Golf courses and country clubs rely on above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) to power and maintain their facilities. From fueling maintenance vehicles to storing water, fertilizers and cleaning agents, these tanks are essential to daily operations. 

There has been an increase in neurodivergent diagnoses due to an increased understanding of the conditions and how they manifest across individuals. Companies that do not seek to address neurodiversity in the workplace will face higher levels of stress and burnout, decreased satisfaction, increased turnover and poorer job performance.