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Buddy Franson Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Iowa

Franson to provide strategic property and casualty insurance and risk management solutions to clients across the Midwest

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buddy Franson has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President in Dubuque, Iowa. In this position, Franson will provide a full range of strategic property and casualty insurance and risk management solutions to clients across the Midwest.

Franson joins Alliant with a depth of experience serving a diverse client base in the real estate/property management, manufacturing, and construction sectors. Franson partners with his clients to help them develop a strong safety culture, navigate the insurance process, and develop best-in-class programs that deliver long-term results.

“Buddy combines his longstanding experience in the Midwest region with keen, industry-specific expertise, offering clients customized solutions built for their business,” said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director with Alliant. “He sees beyond basic business risks and can help clients prepare for long-term growth and success.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Franson was a Sales Representative with a national insurance brokerage and consulting firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Iowa.

Franson can be reached at (563) 307-1845 or at Buddy.Franson@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

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

Release Summary
Buddy Franson has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Contacts

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

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