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Burns Parker Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Nashville, Strengthens National Team

P&C expert brings diverse background to Alliant middle market platform

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Insurance Services announces that Burns Parker has joined the company as Senior Vice President within its Alliant Americas division. Operating out of Nashville, Tennessee, and supporting clients across the country, Parker will leverage his extensive experience as Alliant expands in the region.

In his new role, Parker will design, implement and manage comprehensive insurance and risk management programs to address the wide-ranging and complex needs of businesses. Throughout his career, Parker has worked with a variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 1000 companies to small, privately held firms.

“Burns comes to Alliant with a deep knowledge base and considerable expertise in the insurance industry, consistently providing clients with guidance and solutions that add value, drive business and provide the support needed for long-term success,” said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director with Alliant. “His regional knowledge and experience adds significant strength to the Alliant team.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Parker worked as a producer with a national property and casualty firm. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Auburn University.

Parker can be reached at (205) 919-3396 and Burns.Parker@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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