Business Editors/Insurance Writers

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 13, 2008--Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, has announced the addition of Anthony Gerrato to the company’s property and casualty practice. Gerrato is based in Alliant’s New York office.

Gerrato, who has more than 20 years of industry experience, will serve as First Vice President with a focus on equipment maintenance and product warranty programs to benefit healthcare facilities, school districts, government institutions, banks and credit unions, universities, research institutes, and corporate clients. In addition to his expertise in the creation of several niche program businesses, Gerrato has brokered a wide variety of property and casualty products and managed a multi-line nursing home facility.

“Alliant’s specialty market focus directly correlates with my efforts in the industry,” said Gerrato. “Because my clients are located across the country, the nationwide reach of Alliant, combined with access to innovative insurance programs, creates the opportunity to offer clients a wider range of cost-effective solutions.”

Heavily involved in the community, Gerrato serves on the board of several charitable organizations, including the Long Island Community Foundation and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Additionally, Gerrato has conducted more than 80 charitable auctions for organizations such as Friends of 9/11 and Futures Organization and the American Cancer Society.

“We are excited that Anthony has chosen to join our team,” said Tom Corbett, Alliant Chief Executive Officer. “His extensive, multi-faceted expertise and dedication to creating specialty program business are an excellent fit for our culture and environment.”

About Alliant Insurance Services

Headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif., Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the United States and has a history dating back to 1925. Alliant Insurance provides property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to more than 20,000 specialized clients nationwide, including public entities, tribal nations, healthcare, energy, law firms, real estate, construction, and other industry groups. More information is available on the company’s web site at: http://www.alliantinsurance.com.

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