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Alliant Insurance Services Celebrates Women in Construction Week™ by Spotlighting Female Industry Leaders

Alliant Joins the National Association of Women in Construction in celebrating Women in Construction Week™

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Insurance Services joins the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in celebrating the 27th annual Women in Construction Week™, March 2-8, 2025. WIC Week™ celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry.

Alliant highlights four women leaders in the construction and insurance industry who push boundaries in their careers and inspire others. Read about each woman’s career achievements, motivations, challenges and advice for future generations of women in construction.

  • Wendy Conway, Managing Director of Risk Management, Greystar Development & Construction
  • Shirley Forer, SVP, Director of Construction Risk Management, Related Companies
  • Tricia Kagerer, EVP, Risk Management, Jordan Foster Construction
  • Hillary Neal, Paralegal and Risk Manager, LGI Homes

“From the field to the boardroom, women play a foundational role in shaping communities and skylines through their contributions to the construction industry,” said Mike Cusack, Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty. “These exceptional colleagues continue to break down barriers for future generations of women to advance the field of construction.”

NAWIC has over 115 chapters throughout the U.S. and continues the vision of its founding members by advocating for the value and impact of women builders, professionals and tradeswomen in all aspects of the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week™ in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services marks a century of success as the nation’s leading specialty broker. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of risk solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is complex, and Alliant meets this complexity head-on with creativity and agility. Alliant has changed the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, giving them complete access to our resources and expertise—regardless of where the resource is located—to capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations and their people.

Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S., attracting brokers and specialists across a diverse spectrum of disciplines who are eager to advance their careers. With the advantage of being majority employee-owned, professionals choose Alliant for autonomy, unparalleled resources, and a unique equity ownership opportunity. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, Alliant maintains an impressive 99% producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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Contacts

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

Alliant Insurance Services

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Headquarters: Irvine, California
CEO: Greg Zimmer
Employees: 14,000+
Organization: PRI

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Alliant Insurance Services joins the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in celebrating the 27th annual Women in Construction Week™.
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Contacts

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

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