Alliant Insurance Services welcomes Jennifer Bryson to Texas Employee Benefits team. By Alliant / September 17, 2026 Veteran consultant has extensive experience in employee benefits, client development, and large-employer solutions IRVINE, CA - Jennifer Bryson has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group, based in Dallas, Texas. She will work with employers to develop strategic health and welfare solutions while building long-term relationships and connecting clients with the resources needed to address evolving benefits challenges. "Jennifer has an outstanding ability to understand what clients need and then bring together the right people and resources to deliver meaningful results," said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. "Her strong relationships, strategic approach, and commitment to client service will bring tremendous value to our team and the employers we serve." Bryson brings more than 20 years of experience in employee benefits, health and welfare consulting, business development, and client relationship management. Her background includes employee benefits strategy, large-employer health and welfare programs, retiree health, and complex benefits consulting. A proven sales leader, mentor, and coach, Bryson is known for identifying growth opportunities, developing lasting client relationships, and helping teams translate client needs into effective solutions. Prior to joining Alliant, Bryson was a senior principal with a global insurance and employee benefits consulting firm. She is also a published author and longtime advocate for families raising children with disabilities and medically complex needs. To connect and learn more, visit her LinkedIn profile.

People moves: Alliant names Black to midwest Employee Benefits team; American Ag Points Ealey as VP, International Brand Awareness. September 16, 2026 Jeff Black has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Chicago-based consultant will advise a diverse portfolio of clients on human capital and benefits strategies designed to support growth, organizational transformation, and critical business initiatives. Black brings more than 30 years of experience advising organizations on human capital, total rewards, and mergers and acquisitions. His background includes designing and developing integrated benefits programs, with a focus on strategy development, program design and implementation, vendor negotiations, data analysis, and consultation with finance and HR leaders. Black helps organizations translate strategic priorities into practical benefits programs that support both financial and workforce objectives. Prior to joining Alliant, Black was a partner with a global employee benefits consulting firm, where he held various leadership positions in both health and M&A advisory areas. American Ag Points Ealey as VP, International Brand Awareness American Agricultural Insurance Company announced the appointment of Andrew Ealey as Vice President, International Brand Awareness. In this newly focused role, Ealey will help strengthen AmericanAg(R)'s visibility and recognition among international brokers, reinsurers, and other business partners while supporting the company's international strategy and growth objectives. Ealey brings more than 30 years of insurance and reinsurance experience, including extensive work with U.S., international and retrocession business. He most recently served as Head of Property Treaty at Canopius Group, where he led a diverse treaty reinsurance portfolio and worked closely with brokers and insurance company clients across multiple markets. As Vice President, International Brand Awareness, Ealey will develop and implement plans to increase AmericanAg's visibility among priority stakeholders. He will cultivate relationships with international and regional brokers, represent the company at key industry forums, and work with executive leaders to translate AmericanAg's strategy into a clear and compelling market presence. In this newly created role, he will report directly to Andrew Boris, Chief Executive Officer. Was this article valuable? Interested in Employee Benefits? Get automatic alerts for this topic.

Jeff Black has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President in its Employee Benefits Group, based in Chicago. He will advise clients on human capital and benefits strategies to support growth and organisational transformation. Black brings over 30 years of experience in human capital, total rewards, and mergers and acquisitions. His background includes designing integrated benefits programmes, with expertise in strategy development, vendor negotiations, and consultation with finance and HR leaders. Before joining Alliant, Black was a partner at a global employee benefits consulting firm, where he held leadership positions in health and M&A advisory areas. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Illinois.