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Business Development Expert Josh Smith Joins Alliant Employee Benefits

California-based sales lead will direct business development activities across the western region

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business development expert Josh Smith has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President and Sales Director within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in California, Smith will direct business development activities across the western region, driving growth and expanding Alliant’s footprint.

“Josh brings nearly 30 years of sales leadership experience and a strong track record of building high-performing teams and driving revenue growth,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “His expertise in executing strategic sales initiatives and his combined experience in benefits and technology make him an invaluable asset as we continue to grow our presence in the West.”

Smith joins Alliant with extensive experience in sales strategy, sales management, and business development. Most recently, he served as District Sales Manager for a national professional employer organization (PEO), where he led sales efforts in the Sacramento area. Prior to that, Smith spent eight years as a Regional Sales Manager for a global software company.

Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in business from California State University, Chico.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services marks a century of success as the nation’s leading specialty broker. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of risk solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is complex, and Alliant meets this complexity head-on with creativity and agility. Alliant has changed the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, giving them complete access to our resources and expertise—regardless of where the resource is located—to capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations and their people.

Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S., attracting brokers and specialists across a diverse spectrum of disciplines who are eager to advance their careers. With the advantage of being majority employee-owned, professionals choose Alliant for autonomy, unparalleled resources, and a unique equity ownership opportunity. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, Alliant maintains an impressive 99% producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

Visit us at alliant.com.

Contacts

Nick Kopinga
First Vice President
Corporate Marketing and Communications
(949) 260-5004
nkopinga@alliant.com

Alliant Insurance Services

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Headquarters: Irvine, California
CEO: Greg Zimmer
Employees: 14,000+
Organization: PRI

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Contacts

Nick Kopinga
First Vice President
Corporate Marketing and Communications
(949) 260-5004
nkopinga@alliant.com

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