Los Angeles-based marine expert brings specialty expertise in cargo insurance, surety solutions
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Marine insurance expert Jason VanderYacht has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Energy and Marine Group. The Los Angeles-based VanderYacht adds additional West Coast strength to Alliant’s growing Energy and Marine team, with expertise covering a broad range of marine risks for clients with operations across the globe.
“Jason has a strong command of the shifting risks in global trade, and has a sterling track record delivering modern, innovative solutions to his clients,” said John Ludwig, Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director, Alliant Specialty Group. “Jason’s arrival makes a strong statement in the Los Angeles market for our group as we continue to add top-tier marine expertise on both coasts.”
VanderYacht joins Alliant with expertise covering a broad array of marine risks and a specialty in cargo insurance and surety solutions. He has experience servicing clients across all areas of global trade, including customs brokers, transportation intermediaries, importers, and exporters.
Prior to joining Alliant, VanderYacht was an Account Executive with a specialty insurance brokerage firm providing underwriting and insurance solutions for the international trade and transportation industries.
VanderYacht holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Pepperdine University and is a regular contributor to various transportation industry publications. He can be reached in the Los Angeles office of Alliant at (213) 270-0157 or at Jason.VanderYacht@alliant.com.
About Alliant Energy and Marine
The Energy and Marine Group of Alliant provides risk management and insurance solutions custom-designed to meet the ever-changing risks facing energy and marine companies. Comprised of dedicated industry experts, the Energy and Marine Group uses its vast resources and technical expertise to deliver specialized products and services to companies that operate across the furthest reaches of the globe. Key areas of focus include energy and power; private equity and M&A; construction; and international operations.