IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alliant Insurance Services has hired Maria Barron as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The healthcare industry professional will provide a full range of solutions and services to a diverse client base across the West Coast.

Based in San Francisco, Barron has extensive experience working for health and wellness organizations, providing service and support to individuals facing a range of medical conditions and businesses looking to support their employees through high-value services and solutions. Barron also has expertise within the women’s health, fertility, and family-building sectors, delivering customizable solutions to add benefits from preconception through postpartum.

“Maria’s time with health and wellness organizations makes her a powerful resource for clients across a range of industries,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “Her deep understanding of the medical issues people face every day, and her insights into what can be done to provide help and support, adds additional strength to our team.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Barron served as Senior Director, Employer Sales at a healthcare services firm. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Pitzer College in Claremont, California.

Barron can be reached at (415) 302-4072 or at Maria.Barron@alliant.com.

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. Visit us at alliant.com.

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