Alliant Insurance Services completes acquisition of Union First to strengthen benefits solutions for public safety associations
Dec 09, 2024•9 months ago
Acquiring Company
Alliant Insurance Services
Acquired Company
Union First
Description
Alliant Insurance Services has announced the acquisition of Union First, a specialized benefits consulting and third-party administration firm serving public safety labor associations. With this acquisition, Union First will join Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group – West Region, bringing extensive experience in benefits consulting, trust administration, and tailored solutions exclusively for first responders and public safety professionals. This strategic move is intended to enhance and expand the services of Alliant while staying true to the mission of delivering exceptional, tailored benefits solutions to those who serve and protect our communities.
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