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Alliant Insurance Services Adds Strength to West Coast Brokerage Team, Hires Martin Khalaf

San Diego-based producer has broad industry focus and extensive risk management expertise

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Insurance Services has hired Martin Khalaf as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Based in San Diego, California, Khalaf will service a diverse portfolio of clients across the West Coast.

An experienced risk advisor with a broad industry focus, Khalaf will leverage his expertise in property and casualty insurance, risk management and safety to provide comprehensive solutions to clients. Khalaf is highly regarded for his ability to help businesses optimize operations and minimize exposures in an ever-changing and evolving risk environment.

“Martin’s proficiency in risk assessment, mitigation and management enables him to serve as a trusted partner in helping clients achieve their goals and maintain safe, successful and sustainable operations,” said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director with Alliant. “His addition further strengthens our team in California and expands our capabilities within the region.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Khalaf was Senior Vice President within the San Diego office of a global insurance brokerage and consulting firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from San Diego State University and his master’s in finance from the University of Redlands.

Khalaf can be reached at (619) 729-7476 or at Martin.Khalaf@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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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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