Insurance Business America has named Jason Bertoldi, Nicoletta Di Sacco, and Miranda Fischer of Alliant Insurance Services as 2026 Hot 100 Award winners. The announcement, released on December 16, 2025, recognizes insurance professionals whose work has made a significant impact across specialties and markets during the past year.
The Hot 100 Award highlights leaders whose contributions influence the direction of the insurance industry. This year’s honorees represent a broad range of expertise, reflecting innovation, leadership, and measurable results within their respective fields.
Industry Recognition for Alliant Leaders
Jason Bertoldi serves as Global Team Leader of Alliant Litigation and Contingent Risk Insurance. He specializes in structuring contingent risk insurance solutions designed to transfer risk and unlock value across legal and regulatory exposures, including intellectual property, mass torts, and antitrust litigation. Through his work, Bertoldi has helped litigants, law firms, litigation funders, and private equity clients secure hundreds of millions of dollars in financing by integrating insurance policies into investment structures. In addition, he holds a Chambers Band 1 ranking as a litigation insurance broker, a distinction awarded to only two individuals nationwide.
Nicoletta Di Sacco is Senior Vice President and Director of Finance for Alliant Specialty. In this role, she applies her knowledge of insurance markets, risk management strategies, and client dynamics to support strategic growth and financial resilience. She leads a finance team that has identified new market opportunities, streamlined cost structures, and implemented data-driven expense management initiatives. These efforts have directly supported record-breaking growth within Alliant Specialty. Di Sacco also focuses on developing advanced financial modeling systems and protocols to support continued operational scaling.
Miranda Fischer serves as Assistant Vice President within Alliant Construction. She works with clients in New York’s construction market, developing risk management programs that address changing coverage needs. Her focus includes firms in the architecture, engineering, and construction space, where she guides clients through complex coverage negotiations and delivers tailored insurance and surety solutions. In addition to her client work, Fischer holds leadership roles in several New York trade associations, including the Women Builders Council, Professional Women in Construction, and the Subcontractors Trade Association.
Leadership Impact and Industry Perspective
Michael Cusack, Executive Vice President of Alliant Specialty, commented on the recognition by noting that the achievements of Bertoldi, Di Sacco, and Fischer reflect Alliant’s standard of expertise and service. He stated that their work strengthens Alliant’s ability to deliver risk management solutions nationwide and contributes to the company’s continued growth as a specialty insurance broker.
According to Insurance Business America, the Hot 100 winners represent leaders who have influenced initiatives and shaped the insurance sector over the past 12 months. The award recognizes professionals who demonstrate measurable impact across a wide range of insurance specialties and markets.
About Alliant Insurance Services
Alliant Insurance Services is a national distributor of diversified insurance products and services. The company operates through specialized national platforms and local offices, offering clients a broad portfolio of insurance and risk management solutions. Alliant emphasizes creativity and agility in addressing the increasing complexity of risk management.
In addition, Alliant attracts brokerage talent across multiple disciplines and operates as a majority employee-owned organization. The company reports strong producer retention and has earned recognition as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes.
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