Alliant Insurance Services Welcomes Steve Byrd in North Carolina

Byrd joins as Senior Vice President within the Employee Benefits Group

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Alliant Insurance Services, a leading specialty broker, has welcomed Steve Byrd as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Byrd, with over 25 years of industry experience, will be based in North Carolina and will focus on designing and delivering creative, cost-effective benefits strategies that align with corporate objectives and support long-term organizational success.

Why it matters

The addition of an experienced professional like Steve Byrd to Alliant's growing team in the Southeast region underscores the company's commitment to providing innovative solutions and building lasting partnerships to help employers maximize the value of their benefits programs.

The details

Byrd is known for his ability to develop innovative solutions while cultivating long-term client relationships. He will be responsible for reducing administrative burdens, managing risk, and implementing forward-thinking benefits programs that deliver measurable value to Alliant's clients.

  • Steve Byrd joined Alliant Insurance Services in February 2026.

The players

Steve Byrd

A senior insurance professional with over 25 years of experience, who has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group.

Alliant Insurance Services

A leading specialty broker in the United States, providing a comprehensive portfolio of risk solutions and expertise to its clients.

Kevin Overbey

The President of Alliant Employee Benefits, who welcomed Steve Byrd to the growing team in the Southeast region.

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What they’re saying

“Steve's deep industry experience and depth of relationships make him a strong addition to our growing team in the Southeast.”

— Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits (BusinessWire)

The takeaway

Alliant Insurance Services' strategic hiring of an experienced professional like Steve Byrd demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding its expertise and capabilities in the Southeast region, further strengthening its position as a leading specialty broker in the industry.