Alliant Insurance Services Hires Industry Veteran Mark Rusas to Co-Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Specialty Practice

Rusas will expand the firm’s footprint and leadership position in the M&A and private equity sectors while offering unparalleled value to Alliant M&A clients

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Insurance Services today announces Mark Rusas has joined the firm as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant Specialty, within the company’s Mergers & Acquisitions vertical. With an illustrious career spanning more than 33 years, Rusas brings unparalleled expertise and a distinguished reputation to this pivotal role.

Rusas joins current Alliant M&A leaders, Jonathan Gilbert, Managing Director, and Daniel Schoenberg, Executive Vice President, in shaping and executing the strategic vision and expanding Alliant’s presence in the private equity and M&A sectors. Rusas will provide transaction oversight to ensure successful execution and significant value for clients, as well as drive innovation through insurance offerings that are tailored to the unique needs of the private equity and M&A markets.

"We are excited to welcome Mark to our team," said Michael Cusack, Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty. “Mark’s extensive experience, proven leadership, enthusiasm for the business, and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in advancing our private equity and M&A vertical. We are confident that Mark will play a key role in scaling our continued success and growth to secure a leadership position for Alliant in this segment.”

Based in New York, Rusas is a highly regarded figure in the insurance industry, celebrated for his strategic acumen and extensive experience in creating and leading successful businesses and managing complex private equity and M&A transactions. Having successfully led teams focused on numerous high-profile deals and strategic initiatives, Rusas consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Rusas commented, “Many firms tout a focus on industry specialization and executing on what is in their clients’ best interests, but Alliant lives this ideology. The ability to attract great talent and focus on driving the best outcomes for clients make Alliant a formidable competitor in the landscape of insurance brokers focused on PE and M&A. The firm’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with my vision for the future of the private equity and M&A sectors, and I am excited to collaborate with such a talented team."

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