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Tony Mateja Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Midwest Benefits Team

Chicago-based consultant has diverse expertise in healthcare, finance, analytics, and strategic benefits consulting

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tony Mateja has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Chicago, Mateja will leverage his deep financial background and strategic insight to help clients design and execute long-term, data-driven benefits strategies that align with broader business objectives.

“Tony’s ability to navigate the intersection of finance, strategy, and employee benefits brings a powerful advantage to our clients,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “He applies analytical rigor and creativity to each client engagement, ensuring every initiative is outcome-oriented and closely aligned with the strategic vision of the business.”

Mateja has more than 30 years of experience in health benefits consulting, specializing in large and complex organizations with multifaceted needs. He has successfully led a wide range of initiatives throughout his career, including multi-year benefits strategy development, M&A integration, vendor evaluations, and high-stakes negotiations.

Prior to joining Alliant, Mateja held multiple leadership roles with a global benefits consulting firm, including Chicago Large Market Team Leader, Lead Strategy and Financial Consultant, and National Private Equity Team Lead.

Mateja holds a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, with concentrations in finance and healthcare. He is an Associate in the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).

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.

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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