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Alliant Insurance Services Celebrates Women in Construction Week® by Honoring Female Leaders and Trailblazers

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 28th annual Women in Construction Week®, March 1-7, 2026. WIC Week® honors and promotes the integral role of women in the construction industry.

Alliant highlights five women leaders who are shaping the future of the construction and insurance industry with their dedication and expertise. Read about each woman’s unique career journey, professional milestones, daily impact and advice for the next generation of women in construction.

  • Josephine Au, Director of Construction Claims, Related Companies, LP
  • Danette Beck, Executive Vice President, National Director of Broker Operations, Astrus Insurance Solutions
  • Teresa Black, Division President, North America Surety, Chubb
  • Miranda Fischer, Assistant Vice President, Alliant Construction
  • Kelly Kinzer, Global Head of Construction and Surety, Zurich Insurance Group

“Women deliver invaluable perspectives and contributions toward the advancement of the construction industry, driving forward commercial development and critically needed infrastructure projects that create thoughtful community growth opportunities across the country,” said Mike Cusack, Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty. “These dynamic colleagues exemplify exceptional expertise and leadership, underscoring the vital role of women in navigating complex construction risk exposures.”

NAWIC has over 120 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 producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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Contacts

ALLIANT SPECIALTY 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 in celebrating the 28th annual Women in Construction Week®.
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Contacts

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

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