Alliant Insurance Services Launches Government Contractors Focused Segment; Hires Bryan Salek and Angela Kirby to Lead Specialized Practice

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Government Contractors segment offers expertise in risk management and insurance to companies working with the U.S federal government, domestically and overseas

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Alliant Insurance Services has launched a Government Contractors focused segment within Alliant Specialty. The segment will be led by Bryan Salek and Angela Kirby, Senior Vice Presidents. The formation of the Government Contractors segment gives Alliant clients access to specialists across a national platform, unrestricted by size or geography, leveraging expertise in all facets of the business, including placement, service, claims and loss control.

“As the nation’s leading specialty broker, Alliant is focused on offering specific, differentiated expertise that benefits our clients,” said Michael Cusack, Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty. “Bryan and Angela have spent decades focused on the Government Contractors segment and bring real world experiences to the unique risks of working with the U.S. federal government and the locations where they operate.”

Alexandra Littlejohn, Senior Managing Director, Alliant, added, “Bryan and Angela are recognized as the leading specialists in the Government Contractors segment and bring unmatched industry experience to Alliant’s dedicated specialty platform.”

Salek brings more than 25 years of experience specific to risk management and insurance programs for companies selling services or products to the U.S. federal government. He is responsible for delivering industry expertise across all areas of clients’ risk management programs. Salek specializes in helping clients understand and mitigate the unique systematic, financial, operational, regulatory and legal risks that impact companies operating in the government contractor, aerospace and defense industries.

Recognized for his expertise in this area, he routinely speaks at industry events on emerging risks and strategies to mitigate them. Salek holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P) designations.

Kirby brings more than a decade of experience to her role in designing insurance solutions and risk management programs for government contractors and marine clients. She is dedicated to delivering innovative and strategic solutions to solve complex challenges in the segment, by bringing a diverse perspective and leveraging her expertise to foster a culture of excellence and client-focused service.

Kirby utilizes claims, medical evacuation consultation, safety and loss analytics to successfully broker Defense Base Act, United States Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (USL&H) and casualty solutions for clients.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is getting more complex, and Alliant is meeting this complexity head-on, not with more layers of management, but with more creativity and agility. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S, attracting brokers and specialists across a diverse spectrum of disciplines who are eager to advance their careers. With the advantage of being majority employee-owned, professionals choose Alliant for autonomy, unparalleled resources, and a unique equity ownership opportunity. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, Alliant maintains an impressive 99% producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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