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Steve Gardner Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Rhode Island

Gardner to bring tailored benefits solutions to a broad range of clients as Alliant expands capabilities in the Northeast

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Steve Gardner has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Rhode Island, Gardner will work with a broad range of clients to create, implement, and manage employee benefits solutions that address the changing needs of businesses and individuals.

“Steve has been supporting clients in the employee benefits and risk management spaces for decades, and he’s bringing that experience to Alliant. As we expand our footprint and serve more customers in the Northeast, Steve’s experience gives us a competitive edge,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “Steve’s ability to leverage long-standing customer relationships makes him an asset and a great addition to the team.”

Gardner joins Alliant with more than 30 years of sales, insurance, and employee benefits experience, serving clients across New England. Throughout his career, he has focused on maintaining high levels of client engagement and enhancing existing partnerships while helping clients get the most out of their employee benefits investment and reducing associated risks.

Prior to joining Alliant, Gardner was a Vice President with a national benefits consulting firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut.

Gardner can be reached at (401) 382-7894 or Steve.Gardner@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
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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