ii-headshot-template-1-image-8-
30 June 2023Insurance

Alliant snags Gallagher executive for key US Southeast role

Specialty insurance brokerage  Alliant Insurance Services has nabbed a senior Gallagher executive to lead its growth and expansion within the Mississippi and Louisiana markets.

Stephen Fountain (pictured) has joined Alliant as senior vice president within its Alliant Americas division. He is based in Jackson, Mississippi.

Fountain joins Alliant with more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. He has broad experience overseeing sales, marketing, claims, and overall account management.

He is tasked with growing the US Southeast region through the delivery of comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions for a diverse client base.

Prior to joining Alliant, Fountain was executive regional vice president at Arthur J Gallagher, working with clients across a broad range of industries and disciplines.

Bob Bennetsen, executive vice president and senior managing director at Alliant, said: “Stephen has a depth of expertise in developing customized risk solutions that help his clients navigate the ever-changing dynamics of today’s business landscape. His broad reach and commitment to building long standing relationships will add additional strength to our team in the Southeast.”

Did you get value from this story?  Sign up to our free daily newsletters and get stories like this sent straight to your inbox.

Already registered?

Login to your account

To request a FREE 2-week trial subscription, please signup.
NOTE - this can take up to 48hrs to be approved.

Two Weeks Free Trial

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk


More on this story

Insurance
6 February 2026   A London panel debates agentic AI, board awareness and the limits of cyber certainty.
Insurance
6 February 2026   Private coverage lags national risk, government could provide a safety cushion, panel says.
Insurance
6 February 2026   Panel hears cyber is not a priority for small business owners right now.