Alliant Adds Employee Benefits Leader Steve Byrd to Strengthen Southeast Advisory Capabilities

Alliant adds employee benefits leader Steve Byrd with the appointment of the seasoned industry veteran as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group, a strategic hire aimed at enhancing advisory depth and supporting clients in the Southeast as employers navigate rising healthcare costs and evolving workforce expectations.

Alliant Insurance Services announced on February 24, 2026 that Byrd has joined its benefits team, bringing more than 25 years of experience designing benefits strategies that balance cost control, risk management and long-term organizational objectives, all critical priorities for businesses managing complex employee benefit programs.

Deep Expertise to Support Growing Employer Needs

In his new role, Byrd will focus heavily on developing creative, cost-effective benefits programs tailored to corporate goals while helping clients reduce administrative burdens and manage risk. His background combines traditional benefits design with strategic advisory including analytics and compliance to help organisations align benefits with broader talent and workforce strategies.

Prior to joining Alliant, Byrd served as Area Vice President of Health and Welfare Consulting at a global employee benefits consulting firm, where he worked closely with employers to tackle challenges such as rising healthcare costs and the shifting expectations of a competitive labour market. He holds bachelor’s degrees in business management and economics from North Carolina State University.

Strategic Significance in a Competitive Market

Alliant’s move to bring Byrd into its leadership team reflects broader trends in the employee benefits industry, where employers are seeking advisors who can provide forward-looking solutions that go beyond traditional plan design. In particular, the Southeast region has emerged as a growth corridor, intensifying competition among national brokerages and regional firms alike, making experienced hires like Byrd an important advantage.

Kevin Overbey, President of Alliant Employee Benefits, pointed to Byrd’s industry depth and long-standing client relationships as key assets that will help Alliant continue delivering strategic, custom benefits solutions to organisations looking for both financial predictability and strong employee value.

What This Means for Employers

As benefit plan costs and regulatory complexity remain top of mind for HR and finance leaders, Alliant’s addition of Steve Byrd is a move toward strengthening its consulting capabilities at a time when many organisations are rethinking how they attract and retain talent through benefits design. Experienced consultants like Byrd play an increasingly pivotal role in helping employers reduce administrative friction, optimize benefits spend, and build programs that support long-term workforce success.

This leadership enhancement underscores Alliant’s ongoing investment in people and expertise reinforcing its position as a trusted strategic partner for organisations of all sizes navigating today’s evolving employee benefits landscape.

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