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David S.J. Wightman Joins Alliant

Construction and Surety Specialist Named Senior Vice President

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Insurance Services has announced David Wightman has joined the company as Senior Vice President. With more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, Wightman is a skilled surety broker in both the construction and energy sectors. In his new role, Wightman will focus on serving the needs of domestic and international surety clients within the construction industry.

“David is a proven expert in delivering performance security solutions and has extensive experience managing the largest and most complex surety programs in the world,” said Michael Cusack, Co-COO, Alliant Specialty. “We are leaders in the construction space, and continuing to invest in top broking talent like David shows our dedication to the industry.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Wightman served as Senior Vice President and West Region Surety Practice Leader for a global insurance brokerage. Prior to his brokerage career, Wightman led the Texas contract surety operations for Travelers, where he spent 20 years.

Wightman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Wightman holds designations as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and an Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB). Additionally, Wightman served as National Officer and President for the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and is an active member of CFMA’s Houston Chapter.

Based in Houston, Texas, Wightman can be reached at (713) 470-4389 or at David.Wightman@alliant.com.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is getting more complex, and Alliant is meeting this complexity head-on, not with more layers of management, but with more creativity and agility. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations. Visit us at alliant.com.

Contacts

ALLIANT SPECIALTY CONTACT
Lauren Reynolds
Assistant Vice President,
Specialty Group
(213) 270-0118
Lauren.Reynolds@alliant.com

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

Alliant Insurance Services

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

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Alliant Insurance Services has announced David Wightman has joined the company as Senior Vice President.
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Contacts

ALLIANT SPECIALTY CONTACT
Lauren Reynolds
Assistant Vice President,
Specialty Group
(213) 270-0118
Lauren.Reynolds@alliant.com

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

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