Alliant Retirement Consulting Named to PLANADVISER’s 2020 Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers List

Alliant Retirement Consulting, a division of Alliant Insurance Services, has again been named to the PLANADVISER Top 100 list. The division is recognized as one of the Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers among teams with at least $3.5 billion and 200 retirement plans under advisement, placing it among the year’s top-performing retirement plan specialists in… Continue reading Alliant Retirement Consulting Named to PLANADVISER’s 2020 Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers List

More U.S. Employees Willing to Sacrifice Pay for Better Health and Retirement Benefits: Survey

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With their desire for greater security rising, a growing number of U.S. employees are willing to sacrifice additional pay in exchange for more generous retirement and health care benefits, according to the Global Benefits Attitudes Survey by Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The survey also found half of employees… Continue reading More U.S. Employees Willing to Sacrifice Pay for Better Health and Retirement Benefits: Survey

Risk Strategies Acquires Atlas Insurance Management

2023 insurance M&As lowest in a decade

Risk Strategies, a privately held, rapidly growing national insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the acquisition of Atlas Insurance Management, a worldwide leader in the formation and management of captive insurance companies, as part of its purchase of Atlas Group Limited and its affiliated entities. Terms of the deal were not made public.… Continue reading Risk Strategies Acquires Atlas Insurance Management

Alliant Acquisition of The LifeBalance Program Adds Powerful New Service to Employee Benefits Program

Alliant has added a powerful new service to its national employee benefits platform, acquiring the Portland, OR-based LifeBalance Program. The addition of the well-being discount program further expands the Employee Benefits Group’s broad suite of products and services while providing clients and their employees with an innovative and cost-effective new option. “LifeBalance is a unique… Continue reading Alliant Acquisition of The LifeBalance Program Adds Powerful New Service to Employee Benefits Program

Philippe de Dreuzy Joins Alliant as Global Practice Leader, Employee Benefits Group

Alliant has hired international health insurance veteran Philippe de Dreuzy to head up its global benefits practice. As Senior Vice President and Global Practice Leader, Dreuzy provides an international background and a keen eye for growth to Alliant, where he will oversee the ongoing expansion of the practice. “Philippe strongly believes that global benefits require… Continue reading Philippe de Dreuzy Joins Alliant as Global Practice Leader, Employee Benefits Group

Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Illinois-Based Affiliated Benefit Consultants

2023 insurance M&As lowest in a decade

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced the acquisition of Affiliated Benefit Consultants, Inc., a US provider of benefit consulting services. Affiliated Benefit Consultants was founded in 1986 and is based in Oakbrook, Illinois. Following the acquisition, President John Araujo and his associates will continue to operate in their current location. Going forward, they will… Continue reading Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Illinois-Based Affiliated Benefit Consultants

Survey Finds Nearly Two in Five Employees Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Lack Emergency Savings

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U.S. employees’ financial wellbeing has improved, but many still live paycheck to paycheck, overspend and remain worried over the future state of their finances. The fallout from these financial problems leads to a broad set of issues that negatively affect many workers’ lives. These findings are according to a survey of 8,000 U.S. employees by… Continue reading Survey Finds Nearly Two in Five Employees Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Lack Emergency Savings

USI Insurance Services Acquires Orgill Singer & Associates, Inc

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USI Insurance Services (“USI”), a world leader in risk management, employee benefit and retirement plan consulting, today announced the acquisition of Las Vegas-based insurance agency Orgill Singer & Associates, Inc. (“Orgill Singer Insurance”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1986, Orgill Singer Insurance has grown to become one of Nevada’s leading full-service… Continue reading USI Insurance Services Acquires Orgill Singer & Associates, Inc

Travis Webb Joins Alliant, Will Provide Benefits Solutions to Growing Inland Northwest Client Base

Spokane, WA-based Travis Webb has joined Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group, where he will service a diverse and growing portfolio of Inland Northwest clients. The proven benefits consultant will focus on designing and delivering strategic solutions aimed at reducing healthcare costs and increasing organizational efficiencies. “Travis has a longstanding reputation for results in the Inland Northwest,”… Continue reading Travis Webb Joins Alliant, Will Provide Benefits Solutions to Growing Inland Northwest Client Base

Alliant Adds Los Angeles-Based Jennifer Blair to West Coast Benefits Team

Alliant has added Los Angeles-based Jennifer Blair to its West Coast Employee Benefits team. The experienced consultant will service a diverse array of organizations across the region, offering innovative solutions engineered to attract top talent, reduce operating costs, and strengthen the bottom line. “In a highly competitive market, Jennifer has a well-earned reputation for offering… Continue reading Alliant Adds Los Angeles-Based Jennifer Blair to West Coast Benefits Team