Alliant Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Kristina Hitchens as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group, expanding the firm’s leadership bench amid continued growth in its benefits consulting practice.
Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Hitchens will focus on enhancing Alliant’s client offerings, driving new initiatives, and delivering strategic guidance to organizations nationwide.
“Kristina brings a multifaceted perspective that bridges deep experience in employee benefits with a keen understanding of client needs,” said Kevin Overbey, President of Alliant Employee Benefits. “Her experience in product development, partnership management, and benefits strategy adds additional strength to our team in the Southeast.”
A Multidisciplinary Benefits Leader
Hitchens’ career spans multiple dimensions of the benefits landscape—including health, life, and disability programs, marketing, product development, and recruitment strategy. Her expertise in evaluating and managing partnerships has helped organizations improve long-term stability, retention, and performance—critical priorities as employers rethink benefits strategies in a tightening labor market.
Prior to joining Alliant, Hitchens served as National and Strategic Account Manager with a global employee benefits consulting firm, where she oversaw enterprise-level accounts and advised clients on benefits design and cost optimization.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in social science, labor, and industrial relations from Michigan State University and is a Certified Insurance Consultant.
Strengthening Alliant’s Employee Benefits Expansion
Alliant has been steadily expanding its Employee Benefits Group, responding to increased employer demand for integrated health, wellness, and workforce solutions that balance cost control with competitive talent offerings. The addition of Hitchens signals the firm’s commitment to strategic growth across the Southeast—a region experiencing significant employer benefits innovation driven by hybrid work trends and rising healthcare costs.
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