NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant has added Beltway insurance expert John Shaffer, III to its growing Mid-Atlantic team. The Bethesda, MD-based property and casualty specialist will serve as Senior Vice President, designing and delivering a full range of insurance and risk management solutions to clients throughout the region as Alliant continues to expand its presence.

“John joins Alliant with a deep and intimate knowledge of the unique market dynamics of the region and is highly adept at identifying and mitigating industry-specific risks,” said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director with Alliant. “His combination of proactive service and strategic thinking will be a tremendous asset to our team going forward as we continue to grow our reach and capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic region.”

Shaffer is a dynamic and innovative insurance expert who is highly regarded for delivering strategic solutions that address an organization’s total risk picture. He has experience servicing a breadth of industries, consistently delivering highly customized and results-driven solutions.

Prior to joining Alliant, Shaffer was Vice President with a national commercial insurance and financial services company. He attended Towson University and is a longtime resident of the D.C. Metro area.

About Alliant Insurance Services

Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. provides property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, underwriting, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide, including public entities, tribal nations, healthcare, energy and marine, law firms, real estate, construction, financial institutions, agriculture, aviation, and environmental. More information is available on the company’s website at www.alliant.com.