Alliant Insurance Services, the nation’s leading specialty broker, has hired Jackson Bender as Executive Vice President within its Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) vertical.
Bender delivers strategic resources and advisory services focused on designing, implementing and managing comprehensive commercial risk mitigation and retention strategies for corporate and financial acquirers and their portfolio companies. His expertise spans transactional risk support, negotiation guidance, due diligence services, and post-close insurance placement and consultation across property, casualty, executive risk and employee benefits lines.
“Jackson’s strong industry relationships and technical expertise in private equity advisory services and transactional risk enhance our ability to deliver sophisticated, customized solutions throughout the deal lifecycle,” said Mark Rusas, Managing Director, Alliant M&A. “As Alliant continues to invest significantly in our M&A vertical, Jackson’s experience and insight into emerging transactional and private equity risk further differentiate Alliant M&A and strengthen the value we provide to our clients.”
Prior to joining Alliant, Bender led the Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions practice at a leading insurance broker. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia and is an active member of the Atlanta business community.
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 producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.
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