Alliant Insurance Services Expands Benefits Talent with Addition of Cheryl Blake

Veteran benefits consultant has deep expertise in strategic planning, global compliance, and HR technology integration

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cheryl Blake has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Georgia, Blake joins Alliant with specialized expertise in benefits strategy, global compliance, and HR technology integration. She will work with clients nationwide to design and deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth.

“Cheryl combines a diverse industry background with a forward-thinking approach that delivers powerful, scalable solutions for clients,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “She brings a unique ability to navigate both domestic and international benefits challenges with creativity and precision.”

Blake has served in multiple leadership roles throughout her career and has been recognized nationally as a top sales performer. Her experience includes advising small to mid-sized employers across all 50 states and helping foreign-owned companies establish operations in the U.S. She provides strategic counsel on PEO structures, 401(k) design, and insurance compliance, while also negotiating with global carriers and integrating HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems to enhance compliance and efficiency.

Prior to joining Alliant, Blake served as Principal with a national business consulting firm. She earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Georgia and is a Registered Employee Benefits Consultant^®.

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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