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Alliant Insurance Services Hires Abe Hawkins, Growing its Pacific Northwest Team

Hawkins will work to design and implement insurance and risk management solutions for businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abe Hawkins has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President in its Alliant Americas division. Based in Portland, Oregon, Hawkins will design, implement and manage comprehensive risk and insurance programs and help grow Alliant’s presence in the Pacific Northwest.

Hawkins joins Alliant with more than two decades of experience in the commercial property and casualty industry with a focus on the construction, manufacturing and aging services sectors. He also brings a strong background in workers’ compensation solutions. Throughout his career, Hawkins has worked with a wide range of small and large businesses, helping them develop effective, sustainable and cost-effective approaches to managing risk.

“Abe understands that communication and client service are the cornerstones of any business relationship, and he strives to exceed the expectations of his clients in every situation,” said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director with Alliant. “He knows the challenges businesses are facing today and has the insights and experience to help them achieve their goals.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Hawkins was a Senior Vice President at a property and casualty insurance firm. He is a graduate of Portland State University.

Hawkins can be reached at (503) 707-0189 and Abe.Hawkins@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. #TheMoreRewardingWay

Contacts

ALLIANT P&C CONTACT
Megan Ford
Communications Manager
Alliant P&C
(213) 406-8755
Megan.Ford@alliant.com

ALLIANT CORPORATE CONTACT
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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Abe Hawkins has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President in its Alliant Americas division.
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Contacts

ALLIANT P&C CONTACT
Megan Ford
Communications Manager
Alliant P&C
(213) 406-8755
Megan.Ford@alliant.com

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

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