October 7, 2025 Reinsurance

Robert Fast Joins Alliant Insurance Services to Expand Employee Benefits Solutions Nationwide

Business Wire

Veteran insurance executive brings expertise in health, life, and disability insurance to support clients across the U.S. and Canada

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Alliant Insurance Services is pleased to welcome Rob Fast as Executive Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. A recognized leader in the insurance industry, he brings decades of hands-on experience and a proven record of delivering innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of clients. Based in Portland, Maine, Fast will leverage his broad background in health, life, and disability insurance, along with reinsurance expertise, to enhance Alliant’s client offerings, drive new initiatives, and provide strategic guidance to organizations of all sizes across the U.S. and Canada.

“Rob’s extensive experience in every facet of the business makes him an invaluable partner for clients navigating today’s ever-changing and complex landscape,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “With his deep technical knowledge and track record of leadership, he helps organizations manage risk, optimize performance, and drive long-term, sustainable growth.”

Fast’s career spans a wide range of industry disciplines, including product development, distribution, portfolio management, and reinsurance treaty structuring. He also has extensive experience evaluating and managing underwriting, claims, financial, and operational risks to ensure long-term stability and performance. Fast’s leadership background includes guiding organizations through profitable expansion by aligning culture, operations, talent, and financial strategy.

Prior to joining Alliant, Fast was Executive Vice President with a global insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, where he served as North America lead for the life, accident, and health reinsurance business segment.

Fast earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Colby College in Waterville, Maine.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services marks a century of success as the nation’s leading specialty broker. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of risk solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is complex, and Alliant meets this complexity head-on with creativity and agility. Alliant has changed the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, giving them complete access to our resources and expertise—regardless of where the resource is located—to capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations and their people.

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.

Visit us at alliant.com.