Alliant

In his first interview as CEO of the private brokerage, Zimmer said he will not change the DNA of the firm and that legislation around non-competes may help Alliant.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Chris Meadows will focus on designing, implementing, and managing customized property and casualty insurance solutions for the broker’s Southeast client base.

Greg Zimmer takes over from Tom Corbett, who served as Alliant’s CEO for over 30 years and will remain as executive chairman.

Based in Irvine, California, Tyler Banks brings more than 20 years' insurance experience to the position.

Buzz Mansfield will provide tailored P&C insurance solutions to the company’s growing southeast client base.

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, he will provide tailored property and casualty insurance solutions to the broker’s regional client base.

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The executive joins Alliant after 13 years at rival broker Woodruff Sawyer, where until recently he was VC and private equity leader.

Based in San Diego, California, the executive will focus on clients across the West Coast.

Based in Richmond, Virginia, the executive will oversee clients throughout the Metro DC/Chesapeake region.

The executive will focus on designing and delivering insurance solutions that address existing and emerging industry risks and exposures.

The firm has also hired William Lemos and Mike Griggs from USI, appointing them as SVP of Alliant Americas, based in Boston and Nashville, respectively.