Alliant Insurance Services Names Eric Smith Vice President

Alliant Insurance Services has announced that Eric Smith has joined the firm as Vice President, Alliant Healthcare. Based in the Austin, TX office of Alliant, Smith will provide insurance and risk advisory services to life science clients across the United States. “Life sciences is a significant growth area for Alliant, and we are committed to… Continue reading Alliant Insurance Services Names Eric Smith Vice President

New Report Highlights Key Coverage Gaps in Employee Benefits for American Workers

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Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, today announced the release of its 2019 Consumer Benefits Coverage Index™ Report. The report offers insight into how well U.S. workers’ benefits meet their expected needs. It was created using Benefitfocus’ proprietary Consumer Benefits Coverage Index (“the Index”), which was launched in April 2019,… Continue reading New Report Highlights Key Coverage Gaps in Employee Benefits for American Workers

Aon and American Benefits Institute Study See Progress on Global Benefits Governance

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Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, and the American Benefits Institute have released ‘Global Benefits Governance and Operations Study 2018/2019’. The latest survey – the third since 2012 – shows that companies worldwide are making progress with global governance of employee benefits –… Continue reading Aon and American Benefits Institute Study See Progress on Global Benefits Governance

Willis Towers Watson Adds Powerful Analytics Capabilities to its Employee Engagement Software

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Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced a new release of its Willis Towers Watson Employee Engagement Software. The enhanced software now includes an Advanced Analytics module for its employee survey platform. This new capability is an add-on to existing Willis Towers Watson Employee Engagement Software and is now… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Adds Powerful Analytics Capabilities to its Employee Engagement Software

Lockton Expands with Opening of Pittsburgh Office

Lockton posts $3.5B revenue through April 2024

Lockton is pleased to announce it has entered the Pittsburgh market to enhance the risk management, employee benefits and retirement services strategies of local, regional and national organizations. With the economic growth and innovation in western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, risk management and total rewards needs are increasing exponentially. Lockton, the world’s largest privately held,… Continue reading Lockton Expands with Opening of Pittsburgh Office

Employers Widen View of Inclusion and Diversity to Include Workplace Culture and Benefit Programs

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Employers are taking a broader view of inclusion and diversity, and a growing number are now embedding their inclusion and diversity objectives into workplace culture and benefit programs, (e.g., health care, retirement, voluntary benefits and perks), as well as employee pay and wellbeing initiatives. This, according to research from leading global advisory, broking and solutions… Continue reading Employers Widen View of Inclusion and Diversity to Include Workplace Culture and Benefit Programs

Dan Cotuno Brings Data-Driven Approach to Alliant’s Texas Benefits Team

Houston-based benefits consultant Dan Cotuno has joined Alliant. As Vice President within the company’s Employee Benefits Group, Cotuno will provide integrated, data-driven benefits to a diverse client base as Alliant continues to grow its Texas benefits team. “Dan has the ability to meld data and analytics with long-term strategic planning, resulting in client-focused solutions that… Continue reading Dan Cotuno Brings Data-Driven Approach to Alliant’s Texas Benefits Team

Omaha’s Shane Jacobsen Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group

Omaha, NE-based benefits consultant Shane Jacobsen is bringing his diverse background in finance, data, and strategic planning to the Employee Benefits Group of Alliant. Jacobsen’s arrival will expand Alliant’s benefits footprint in Nebraska, providing clients with solutions that help them manage risks, drive down claims, and boost organizational productivity. “Shane combines strong technical expertise with… Continue reading Omaha’s Shane Jacobsen Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group

Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Employee Benefits Group

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Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it has acquired Employee Benefits Group, Inc., a Bethesda, Maryland-based independent insurance agency specializing in employee benefits and retirement consulting. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1987, Employee Benefits Group (EBG) provides employee health and welfare… Continue reading Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Employee Benefits Group

Alliant Power Brokers® Showcase Broad Industry Reach

Nine Alliant Insurance Services members have received the prestigious designation of Power Broker® by Risk & Insurance. Emblematic of Alliant’s broad industry reach, the 2019 honorees span the fields of employee benefits, finance, mergers and acquisitions, private client services, real estate, and public entity. “As Alliant continues to broaden its reach and service profile, our… Continue reading Alliant Power Brokers® Showcase Broad Industry Reach