Chris Tobin Named 2026 Business Insurance Women to Watch Honoree

Public entity specialist and 36-year insurance industry veteran recognized among women leaders shaping risk management, commercial insurance and related fields

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chris Tobin of Alliant Insurance Services 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, 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. With over 36 years of experience in the insurance industry, Tobin was selected based on her forward-thinking approach to solving complex risk challenges facing mission-driven organizations and her commitment to mentoring and advancing the next generation of insurance professionals.

"Chris has played an instrumental role in building and strengthening insurance and risk management programs that serve hundreds of real estate, healthcare, nonprofit, municipal and other public entity clients across the U.S., delivering comprehensive protection and operational resilience in the face of evolving risks,” said Dan Howell, Senior Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant. "That same commitment to industry innovation extends to her colleagues, where she has developed meaningful mentorship and training opportunities that equip emerging talent with the knowledge, skills and confidence to grow into future leaders.”

Tobin is based in Alliant’s Irvine, California headquarters. She has earned the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Associate in Risk Management Public Entity (ARMPE) designations and was named a 2026 Real Estate Power Broker by Risk & Insurance.

The Women to Watch honorees will be recognized at events in Chicago and London, in October and December, respectively, and profiled in the December 2026 issue of Business Insurance.

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 producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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