Alliant Shuffles Leadership as Cusack Takes Helm of $2.3B P&C Unit
Event summary
- Michael J. Cusack appointed President, Alliant Property & Casualty (P&C), overseeing a $2.3 billion operation.
- Cusack previously led Alliant Specialty, expanding the firm's specialty business across 16 industry verticals.
- Known for growing Alliant Construction into the largest construction brokerage in the U.S.
- Appointment underscores internal promotion strategy amid record growth and operational excellence goals.
The big picture
Alliant's internal promotion reflects a strategic emphasis on leveraging deep industry expertise to maintain growth momentum. The move comes as the insurance brokerage landscape increasingly values specialized talent and scalable operations, particularly in high-value sectors like construction and surety. With majority employee ownership driving retention, Alliant aims to solidify its position as a top-tier destination for brokerage talent.
What we're watching
- Growth Strategy
- How Cusack's client-centric focus will drive continued expansion in the P&C segment.
- Talent Retention
- Whether Alliant can sustain its high producer retention rate under new leadership.
- Operational Excellence
- The pace at which Cusack implements operational improvements in the P&C unit.