Press Release

Matt Kennedy Joins Alliant Insurance Services' Employee Benefits Group as Vice President

Issued by Alliant Insurance Services

Nov. 20, 2024

Benefits professional to support Alliant’s growth in the Southeast region

IRVINE, Calif. -- Matt Kennedy has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in South Carolina, Kennedy will work across the Southeast region to deliver innovative solutions for employer groups, enhancing health plan offerings and implementing effective cost containment strategies.

With more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare space, Kennedy brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the industry. Prior to joining Alliant, Kennedy led the national sales team for a large third-party administrator, where he worked closely with self-funded employers to enhance their health plan offerings. His team pioneered innovative cost containment solutions that drove impactful results for clients.

“Matt’s extensive experience in healthcare and proven track record of delivering cost-effective solutions make him a valuable asset to our team,” said Kevin Overbey, President of Alliant Employee Benefits. “His commitment to supporting self-funded employers with customized benefits strategies aligns with our mission to empower our clients with tailored, sustainable solutions. We are excited to welcome him to the Alliant team.”

Previously, Kennedy served as Senior Vice President of Growth for a reference-based pricing startup, where his strategic leadership helped clients realize an average savings of 20% on their claims costs. Kennedy holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.

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 also widely recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S. With the advantage of being majority employee-owned, we attract brokers across a diverse spectrum of disciplines who are eager to advance their careers. These professionals choose Alliant for our greater 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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