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Chris Tobin: 2026 Business Insurance Women to Watch Honoree

Chris Tobin, Alliant Public Entity, was selected by Business Insurance as a 2026 Women to Watch honoree. The annual awards program recognizes women leaders who are advancing the insurance and risk management industry through leadership, expertise and innovation.

As Senior Vice President, Alliant Public Entity, Chris Tobin is responsible for developing and managing large-scale property and casualty insurance programs for a diverse portfolio of public entities, including one of the country’s largest hospital group purchase programs.

BROKERS CORNER
From Early Warning to Emerging Liability: AI's Next Phase in Public Entity Risk
Alliant
For public entities, the best way to prevent losses is by identifying and mitigating risks before they can escalate into claims. AI allows organizations to analyze data, identify patterns and highlight conditions that require additional attention.

PUBLIC ENTITY
AI Insurance Coverage for BI/PD Risk: Closing the Gap
Alliant
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into standard business operations, the insurance landscape is shifting. Insurers are offering AI-specific coverage to address the unique risks introduced from machine learning platforms and other AI-powered tools.   

PERSONAL NOTE
Beyond Premium: What Public Entity Employees Should Consider When Reviewing Homeowners Insurance
Alliant
For public entity employees, today’s evolving homeowners insurance landscape has made it difficult to protect their household and financial well-being. Specifically, homeowners are facing significant premium increases at renewal, even when they have not filed a claim. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Higher Education and The Great Reorg: Is Your Organizational Structure Keeping Pace?
Alliant
Colleges and universities continue to face growing financial pressures, enrollment uncertainty, workforce challenges and rapid technological change. While it is important to focus on budgets and staffing levels, Alliant Human Capital's Q2 2026 “Voices in Higher Education” survey suggests that organizational effectiveness is shaped not only by available resources, but also by how decisions are made.

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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