2025 Public Entity Speaking & In-Person Events
Meet the Public Entity Team
Join our Public Entity team at events around the country where they will be speaking, sponsoring and connecting with public sector leaders. From national conferences to regional forums, we’re proud to share our expertise in public entity risk management, coverage solutions and claims prevention. Explore upcoming events to see where you can meet our team, attend sessions and learn more about how we help public agencies protect their people, assets and communities.
Key Takeaways from STRIMA 2025
During STRIMA 2025, state risk managers shared timely updates on tort reform, funding challenges and the evolving role of insurance in the public sector. From property and cyber renewals in a soft market to the growing impact of distracted driving and AI, the discussions highlighted key trends shaping state risk programs.
Key Takeaways from URMIA 2025
The 2025 URMIA Annual Conference blended education with collaboration — offering participants the chance to connect on emerging issues shaping the future of risk management in higher education.
From cybersecurity and climate resilience to governance, ethics and financial strategy, URMIA 2025 provided actionable insights and fresh approaches for institutions of all sizes. Below is a recap of several standout sessions and themes that resonated throughout the event.
Key Takeaways from OR-PRIMA
Public entities face the reality that total immunity from risk isn’t possible. At Oregon Public 鶹ӳ Association (OR-PRIMA), Anne Shackelford, Senior Vice President, Alliant Public Entity, outlined how cities, counties and school districts can strengthen prevention, accelerate response and support recovery when a deadly weapon event occurs. Her message: Pair existing protocols with a purpose-built “belt and suspenders” solution that fills gaps and mobilizes help fast.
The Importance of the IRIC Manual - URMIA 2025
During the URMIA 2025 annual conference in Las Vegas, Robert Schimke and Amy Lightner, Alliant Public Entity, presented a session on the Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC) manual. In their session entitled “Risk Transfer and Public Contracts,” Robert and Amy discussed the importance of the manual in helping professionals manage insurance requirements in public contracts. For those not able to attend the URMIA annual conference, here is an overview of that presentation.
Reinventing How Public Entities Attract and Keep Talent
Across the country, public entities are redefining how they recruit, develop and support their employees. At URMIA’s 2025 conference, Alliant Public Entity highlighted fresh strategies that turn today’s workforce challenges into opportunities for growth.
Upcoming Events
- | November 9 - 12, Galveston, TX
- | November 12, Virtual
- | November 16 - 19, Indianapolis, IN
- | November 18, Lancaster, CA
- | November 19 - 21, Franklin, TN
- | November 19 - 21, Tacoma, WA
- | November 20, Virtual
- | December 1 - 5, Santa Clara County, CA
Thanks for your message.
We’ll be in touch shortly
Featured Speakers
November 12, 10:00 AM | Virtual
Webinar - Applied 鶹ӳ: Tips, Tricks and Lessons Learned()
Overview: Marcus Beverly will share practical tips, tools and lessons learned to help participants strengthen their risk management practices and demonstrate their value within their organizations. By understanding the cost of risk and implementing enterprise risk management practices, participants will gain actionable tools to enhance risk management within their organizations.
November 20, 10:00 AM | Virtual
Webinar - What Have We Learned? 鶹ӳ Case Studies ()
Overview: Marcus Beverly will examine how historical events such as the Ford Pinto, Tylenol poisonings, 9/11 and COVID-19 have shaped current risk management practices. He will explore what went wrong, the lessons learned, the strategies implemented to prevent future issues and how these approaches can be applied to strengthen safety and risk management in participants’ own organizations.
November 18 | Lancaster, CA
Self-Insured 鶹ӳ Association Joint Power Authority Annual Meeting ()
Overview: Tim Leech will share practical tools and preparation strategies to help organizations achieve the best possible outcome during an OSHA inspection. Attendees will learn proactive methods to strengthen compliance efforts and ensure readiness before OSHA arrives.
November 11, 1:30 PM | Galveston, TX
36th Annual Texas PRIMA Conference ()
Overview: Scott McNea will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming public entity risk management by enhancing efficiency, decision-making and citizen services. He will also highlight how AI applications such as chatbots, predictive modeling, fraud detection and public safety tools help agencies optimize resources and better serve their communities.
November 11, 10:30 AM | Galveston, TX
36th Annual Texas PRIMA Conference()
Overview: Carleen Patterson will examine total cost of risk (TCOR) and explain how attendees can use it successfully to achieve short and long-term risk management goals.
Thanks for your message.
We’ll be in touch shortly
Thanks for your message.
We’ll be in touch shortly
News & Resources