Alliant Insurance Services Hires Industry Veteran Mark Rusas to Co-Lead Mergers & Acquisitions Specialty Practice
August 20 2024 - 8:05AM
Business Wire
Rusas will expand the firm’s footprint and leadership position
in the M&A and private equity sectors while offering
unparalleled value to Alliant M&A clients
Alliant Insurance Services today announces Mark Rusas has joined
the firm as Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Alliant
Specialty, within the company’s Mergers & Acquisitions
vertical. With an illustrious career spanning more than 33 years,
Rusas brings unparalleled expertise and a distinguished reputation
to this pivotal role.
Rusas joins current Alliant M&A leaders, Jonathan Gilbert,
Managing Director, and Daniel Schoenberg, Executive Vice President,
in shaping and executing the strategic vision and expanding
Alliant’s presence in the private equity and M&A sectors. Rusas
will provide transaction oversight to ensure successful execution
and significant value for clients, as well as drive innovation
through insurance offerings that are tailored to the unique needs
of the private equity and M&A markets.
"We are excited to welcome Mark to our team," said Michael
Cusack, Executive Vice President, Alliant Specialty. “Mark’s
extensive experience, proven leadership, enthusiasm for the
business, and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in
advancing our private equity and M&A vertical. We are confident
that Mark will play a key role in scaling our continued success and
growth to secure a leadership position for Alliant in this
segment.”
Based in New York, Rusas is a highly regarded figure in the
insurance industry, celebrated for his strategic acumen and
extensive experience in creating and leading successful businesses
and managing complex private equity and M&A transactions.
Having successfully led teams focused on numerous high-profile
deals and strategic initiatives, Rusas consistently demonstrates a
commitment to excellence and innovation.
Rusas commented, “Many firms tout a focus on industry
specialization and executing on what is in their clients’ best
interests, but Alliant lives this ideology. The ability to attract
great talent and focus on driving the best outcomes for clients
make Alliant a formidable competitor in the landscape of insurance
brokers focused on PE and M&A. The firm’s commitment to
innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with my vision for the
future of the private equity and M&A sectors, and I am excited
to collaborate with such a talented team."
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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