New office and top talent expand Alliant’s presence within the Gulf Coast Region
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Alliant has expanded its presence in the Gulf Coast region with the opening of its New Orleans office. The office will be manned by Christian Chauvin and Noah Hardie, who have joined the company’s Alliant Americas division to provide insurance and risk management solutions to clients in a range of industries and disciplines.
“The addition of Christian and Noah provides a unique opportunity for us to expand both our regional influence and service offerings,” said Bob Bennetsen, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director, Alliant Americas. “As an organization dedicated to specialization and local expertise, their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, both in New Orleans and internationally, will be a tremendous asset to our clients.”
Chauvin joins Alliant as First Vice President with experience serving a broad array of industries, including marine, oil and gas, financial services, real estate, private equity, construction, and many others. Prior to joining Alliant, Chauvin was a Vice President with a full-service regional insurance brokerage firm, where he produced and managed some of the agency’s largest and most high-profile clients.
Chauvin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. A former Southeastern Conference football standout, Chauvin played for both the Tennessee Volunteers as well as the Louisiana State University Tigers, where he earned Freshman All-SEC honors. He can be reached at (504) 908-9077 or at Christian.Chauvin@alliant.com.
Hardie is a former FBI officer and U.S. diplomat with a breadth of experience in the public and private sectors who will also serve as First Vice President. Prior to joining Alliant, Hardie was a Lead Task Force Officer with the FBI, serving as a State Department Representative to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and acting as a liaison among numerous government agencies. The former U.S. Air Force Captain also has experience as a Chief Financial Officer in the construction industry.
Hardie holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an advanced certificate in international maritime law from the International Maritime Law Institute in Malta. He can be reached at (504) 250-2444 or at Noah.Hardie@alliant.com.
About Alliant Americas
Alliant Americas provides midsized businesses with targeted insurance, risk management, and consulting services. As a dedicated middle-market platform with offices throughout the United States, Alliant Americas delivers a range of products and services that are regionally focused and backed by the company’s deep reservoir of research, resources, and talent. By “Thinking Forward,” Alliant Americas deploys a total solution to its clients that goes beyond insurance to improve business outcomes.
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Published: 5/5/2016 8:00 AM