Cost Containment and Employee Engagement Expert Craig Harper Joins Alliant

Philadelphia-based employee benefits consultant to service diverse client base throughout the Eastern United States

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, has added veteran benefits consultant Craig Harper as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Philadelphia-based cost containment and employee engagement expert will service a diverse client base that spans large privately-held companies, hospitals, public entities, and various other organizations throughout the Eastern United States.

“Craig has demonstrated the ability to keep pace with the changing landscape of employee benefits over 25 years in the industry,” said Kevin Overbey, Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director, Alliant Employee Benefits. “As wellness continues to take center stage, Craig has used data and analytics to deliver powerful solutions to clients in a broad range of industries.”

Harper’s charge with Alliant Employee Benefits will be the design and delivery of employee benefit plans that reduce costs and improve outcomes. Known for his sound technical acumen, Harper will work closely with his clients to craft data-driven solutions that generate meaningful bottom-line results.

Prior to joining Alliant, Harper was an employee benefits consultant with a Philadelphia-based employee benefits agency. His leadership in the agency setting is augmented by extensive experience on the carrier side of the business with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Aetna.

A former conference MVP and Student Athlete of the Year in collegiate basketball, Harper holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management at Susquehanna University. He will be based in the King of Prussia, PA office of Alliant, where he can be reached at (610) 635-3317 or Craig.Harper@alliant.com.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, 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 provides property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to more than 26,000 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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