Mendy Friedman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Chicago

Actuarial consultant to deliver data-driven benefits strategies that optimize health and welfare programs

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mendy Friedman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Chicago-based consultant will partner with a diverse portfolio of employers to design and implement data-driven health and welfare strategies that balance cost, mitigate risk, and enhance employee experience.

“Mendy brings a high-level analytical approach to benefits strategy, helping clients make informed decisions in an increasingly complex healthcare environment,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “His depth of experience in actuarial modeling and plan design strengthens his ability to deliver impactful, forward-thinking solutions.”

Friedman is an employee benefits actuarial consultant with experience supporting large and mid-sized employers in crafting benefits strategies, structuring plans, and developing pricing and budgeting frameworks. His areas of focus include network contracting evaluation, retiree medical strategy, and alternative health plans. He is also experienced in mathematical modeling, data analytics, and predictive modeling, with a background in data mining initiatives.

Prior to joining Alliant, Friedman was a Senior Principal with a global employee benefits consulting firm. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in finance from Touro University. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. To connect and learn more, visit his LinkedIn profile.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services stands among the nation’s top insurance brokers and consultants, providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, and consumer solutions through an entrepreneurial approach focused on delivering smarter, more effective outcomes. Free from the constraints of traditional brokerage models, Alliant combines deep expertise with the flexibility to innovate—helping clients navigate complexity and respond to evolving risks.

Within the industry, Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S. As a majority employee-owned organization, it offers professionals a high degree of autonomy, access to extensive resources, and a distinctive equity ownership opportunity. This approach has contributed to an impressive producer retention rate, along with being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and one of America’s Most Trusted Companies.

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