Alliant Acquires SES Insurance Brokerage Services

Acquisition of Santa Ana, CA firm adds innovative force in finance and real estate to growing MGA division

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alliant has acquired SES Insurance Brokerage Services, Inc., one of the nation’s most innovative financial institution and real estate investor program administrators. The Santa Ana, CA-based firm is highly regarded for delivering cutting-edge risk management, technology, and service solutions to clients nationwide. SES, with its extensive network of regional and national broker partners, will join Alliant Specialty Insurance Services (ASIS), the company’s growing MGA and program administrator.

“Joining forces with SES affirms our continued focus on partnering with innovative companies that have demonstrated leadership within the industries they serve,” said Tom Corbett, Chairman and CEO of Alliant. “SES’ proven combination of service, relationships, and technologies will provide a powerful advantage to Alliant as we continue to expand the reach and impact of our ASIS division.”

SES and its seasoned team of professionals provides a full range of forward-thinking solutions to the financial and real estate communities. The firm’s core portfolio of products and services includes:

• Master Trust programs developed in partnership with “A”-rated carriers covering residential, commercial, farm, and land assets. These customized programs include master policies, excess earthquake and flood, excess liability, and various additional industry-focused products.
• Targeted insurance products designed around the needs of investors owning portfolios of single family residential rental properties.
• A full suite of leading-edge technology solutions, including a proprietary portfolio management system that clients use to manage properties and insurance policies.

“At ASIS, our charge is to provide broker partners and their clients with products and perspectives that are truly transformative,” said Sean McConlogue, President of ASIS. “SES is known industrywide for operating with vision, creativity, and purpose; attributes that meld seamlessly with our organization.”

As part of ASIS, SES will expand its reach and offerings through the size and strength of the Alliant platform.

“SES’ success was built on our ability to provide products and services that challenge convention, using collaboration and innovation to drive game-changing results,” said Blair Schrum, CEO of SES. “ASIS, with its powerful distribution relationships and deep resources, will provide an ideal platform by which we can further solidify our reputation as difference makers for our clients and partners.”

The executive leadership team of SES will continue to operate the company under its existing name and its management and service teams will remain in place. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

About Alliant (Specialty) Insurance Services

Alliant Specialty Insurance Services (ASIS) combines sound underwriting, superior claims management, and powerful distribution to deliver a range of industry-specific insurance solutions. ASIS employs a broker-centric approach to the business, offering a full range of insurance and risk management products and services backed by enhanced carrier relationships. ASIS programs are designed to position broker partners and their clients for optimum success.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. provides property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to 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 www.alliant.com.

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