Mike Underwood Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Northeast Benefits Team

Underwood brings deep experience in executive benefits, investment planning, and military-focused benefit strategies

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mike Underwood has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group, serving on the newly established Alliant Affinity team. Based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, Underwood will deploy his experience in employee benefits and financial management to the affinity space to broaden market reach.

“Mike brings a strong blend of executive-level insight and financial planning experience that helps organizations align their benefits strategies with long-term goals,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “His diverse background and broad skill set enable him to take a truly full-service approach to benefits planning and execution.”

Underwood focuses on member and organizational benefits planning, helping associations and its members maximize value across multiple lines to increase participation and benefits engagement. His work spans financial services, insurance planning, and benefits design. He also has extensive experience in benefits planning for veterans and active military personnel.

Prior to joining Alliant, Underwood served as Chief Operating Officer of a financial services startup focused on delivering wealth accumulation and asset protection strategies.

Underwood earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the United States Naval Academy and a master’s degree in business administration from Norwich University. He holds FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65 licenses. To connect and learn more, visit his LinkedIn profile.

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

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