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Jason Bertoldi, Nicoletta Di Sacco and Miranda Fischer of Alliant Insurance Services Selected as 2026 Hot 100 Award Winners by Insurance Business America

Honorees represent top leaders whose contributions are shaping the insurance industry

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insurance Business America has named Jason Bertoldi, Nicoletta Di Sacco and Miranda Fischer from Alliant Insurance Services as 2026 Hot 100 Award winners. The recognition showcases honorees across all specialties and markets who have made significant contributions to the insurance industry in the past year.

Jason Bertoldi, Global Team Leader, Alliant Litigation & Contingent Risk Insurance, specializes in structuring innovative contingent risk insurance solutions that transfer risk and unlock value across the full spectrum of legal and regulatory risks, including intellectual property, mass torts and antitrust litigation. As an industry leader in litigation insurance, Bertoldi has helped litigants, law firms, litigation funders and private equity clients obtain hundreds of millions of dollars in financing by developing transactions that strategically incorporate insurance policies as investment collateral. Bertoldi is a Chambers Band 1-ranked litigation insurance broker, one of only two individuals nationwide to receive this designation.

As Senior Vice President, Director of Finance, Alliant Specialty, Nicoletta Di Sacco leverages her comprehensive understanding of insurance markets, risk management strategies and client dynamics to drive business-wide strategic growth and financial resilience. Di Sacco leads a high-performing financial team that has identified untapped market opportunities, streamlined cost structures and supported data-driven expense management optimization, all of which have directly contributed to Alliant Specialty’s record-breaking growth. Di Sacco is focused on developing advanced financial modeling systems and protocols to ensure the business has the necessary tools to continue scaling its operations and market reach.

Miranda Fischer, Assistant Vice President, Alliant Construction, navigates clients through New York’s volatile construction marketplace by developing creative risk management programs that meet their evolving needs. Focusing on firms in the AEC space, Fischer leverages her comprehensive brokering skill set to successfully guide clients through complex coverage negotiations and deliver tailored insurance and surety solutions that protect businesses while enhancing their resilience. Fischer is passionate about advancing women and underrepresented populations in the insurance industry and holds leadership roles across several New York trade associations to further this aim, including the Women Builders Council, Professional Women in Construction and Subcontractors Trade Association.

“The exceptional achievements of Jason, Nicoletta and Miranda reflect the high caliber of expertise and unparalleled standard of service Alliant delivers across the insurance landscape,” said Michael Cusack, Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty. “Their success elevates our ability to provide superior risk management solutions nationwide and contributes directly to our historic growth as the leading specialty insurance broker.”

According to Insurance Business America, the Hot 100 winners represent insurance industry leaders who are making the greatest impact across all specialties and markets. They are the innovators who have influenced, driven initiatives and plotted the course of the sector over the past 12 months.

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.

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 producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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Contacts

Megan Ford
Communications Manager
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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Insurance Business America has named Jason Bertoldi, Nicoletta Di Sacco and Miranda Fischer from Alliant as 2026 Hot 100 Award winners.
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Contacts

Megan Ford
Communications Manager
Alliant P&C
(213) 406-8755
Megan.ford@alliant.com

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