​Alliant Expands Florida Benefits Team, Adds Jim Powell

Southeast employee benefits veteran to focus on cost reduction and productivity

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Alliant continues to grow its employee benefits presence in the Florida market with the addition of veteran consultant Jim Powell. As First Vice President with the company’s Employee Benefits Group, the Tampa, FL-based Powell will partner with clients throughout the Southeast to design and implement leading-edge employee benefits strategies that reduce healthcare costs, while increasing companywide productivity and efficiency.

“With more than 30 years of benefits experience, Jim has used his creativity, vision, and negotiation skills to help businesses navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape,” said Kevin Overbey, Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director, Alliant Employee Benefits. “His innovative approach to benefits consulting has played a direct role in building a healthier workforce and a healthier bottom line, and will serve a growing list of clients in Florida and throughout the Southeast.”

Prior to joining Alliant, Powell was Senior Vice President within the Tampa, FL office of a global, full-service insurance brokerage and consulting firm. There, he designed and executed long-term benefits strategies for a diverse portfolio of clients, including organizations in the private, educational, and government sectors.

Powell holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Montana. He can be reached at (813) 892-1859 or at Jim.Powell@alliant.com.