Headquarters:
Valhalla, NY
Year founded:
1994
Number of employees:
9,817
Phone:
914 749 8500
Email:
Aaisha.Hamid@alliant.com
Website:
usi.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/usi-insurance-services
“We have a relatively traditional benefits program, but it’s a very generous program that’s intended to fulfil the needs of all of our employees and their families”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
USI INSURANCE SERVICES
Thomas W. Corbett
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Peter Carpenter
Chief Operating Officer
Ilene Anders
Chief Financial Officer
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Thomas Corbett, in addition to serving as chairman and CEO of Alliant Insurance Services, sits on the company’s board of directors. He joined Alliant in 1977 as a producer and launched its Newport Beach-based public entity group. Prior to joining the company, he was with Allendale Insurance in Los Angeles and spent three years as a loss prevention engineer at Factory Mutual Engineering Association.
Corbett is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach. He is currently involved in various community and charitable organizations.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas W. Corbett
In his role as COO of Alliant Insurance Services, Peter Carpenter is responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of the company’s operations and attracting the industry’s best and highest performing sales professionals. He has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry and joined Alliant in 2008, when it acquired ClearPoint, a Seattle-based employee benefits consulting firm that he cofounded and where he served as CEO. Prior to founding ClearPoint, Carpenter served as vice president of sales and marketing for a large regional insurance brokerage firm and as a group representative for Sun Life Insurance Company.
He earned a bachelor’s degree from Colby College in Waterville, ME, where he majored in government and Spanish.
Chief Operating Officer
Peter Carpenter
Ilene Anders serves as CFO of Alliant Insurance Services, overseeing the company’s finance, accounting and IT operations. She brings a multidisciplinary approach to the position, which is well-suited for an industry where the worlds of finance and technology continue to merge. She previously served as Alliant’s CIO, where she created the vision for client-facing technologies, directed business intelligence and oversaw the integration of systems and infrastructure. Prior to that, Anders was Alliant’s VP and director of financial planning and analysis. She has also worked as a strategic consultant to start-up companies and has experience in investment banking and corporate development with Prudential Volpe Technology Group and GMAC-RFC.
Anders holds a master’s degree in business from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Boston University.
Chief Financial Officer
Ilene Anders
“We have a relatively traditional benefits program, but it’s a very generous program that’s intended to fulfil the needs of all of our employees and their families”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
“From an HR perspective, mental health and wellbeing is still top of mind for us … To build awareness and eliminate the stigma, Fidelity has been involved with CAMH and has hosted training for our employees for years”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
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“From an HR perspective, mental health and wellbeing is still top of mind for us … To build awareness and eliminate the stigma, Fidelity has been involved with CAMH and has hosted training for our employees for years”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
“We have a relatively traditional benefits program, but it’s a very generous program that’s intended to fulfil the needs of all of our employees and their families”
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Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray has worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years and is a longtime community activist who uses her experience, influence and passion to bring about positive change. As Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) at Alliant Insurance Services, she leads efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within Alliant and throughout the insurance industry, with a focus on awareness, training and mentoring. Vanvieldt-Gray is also one of the country’s foremost brokers in the education space, leading the Alliant Kindergarten to Community College (K-14) Public Entity program.
Vanvieldt-Gray is a stage-3 breast cancer survivor. She currently serves as director of the Susan G. Komen Leadership Foundation in San Diego and was the organization’s Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor of the Year in 2018.
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray
Lawrence Hamilton
Executive Director, Genesis Brand
Lawrence Hamilton joined HAC in 2015 and was appointed executive director of marketing in February 2021. He is responsible for the traditional and digital marketing and customer engagement processes. He spearheaded the instrumental creation of a digital business development function, which today positions Hyundai Canada at the forefront of automotive retailing.
Lawrence is a seasoned marketer with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. In 2001, he joined Mitsubishi Motors, undertaking both sales and marketing roles. In 2004, he joined Kia Motors (UK) as general manager of marketing before being promoted to marketing director in 2012. In 2013, he left to oversee marketing of the Toyota brand in Saudi Arabia as director of marketing communications with the Abdul Latif Jameel Group, his most recent position prior to Hyundai.
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Lawrence Hamilton
USI Insurance Services is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle-market companies, smaller firms and individuals.
Headquartered in Valhalla, NY, USI connects over 9,000 industry-leading professionals from approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive bottom-line impact.
USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in local communities. To learn more about USI and the company’s ongoing efforts to advance a leading culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit www.usi.com.
“From an HR perspective, mental health and wellbeing is still top of mind for us … To build awareness and eliminate the stigma, Fidelity has been involved with CAMH and has hosted training for our employees for years”
Diana Godfrey,
Fidelity Canada
Steve Flamand
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Kirk Merrett
Director, HR and Administration
Peter Lettieri
Partner
Kimi Shah
Partner
Steve Flamand is the director of product planning and corporate strategy at HAC, a position to which he was appointed in 2018. He leads the strategic direction of Hyundai’s vehicle lineup in Canada and is responsible for product portfolio activities, research and forecasting functions in the Canadian market.
Prior to joining Hyundai, he was General Motors’ executive regional director for Eastern Canada. During his 16 years with General Motors, he has been strengthening his product experience under different positions and leading teams in the US, China, Switzerland, Germany and South Korea to further solidify the brand presence and market share of Chevrolet.
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy Partner
Steve Flamand
Kirk Merrett is the director of human resources and administration at HAC. Since joining the company in 2013, Merrett he been leading the strategic development of the HR function to promote maximum effectiveness in Hyundai’s diverse workforce and directing the inclusive philosophy for attracting and retaining the best talent. He draws from a deep level of expertise through over 20 years of experience in organizational management and corporate governance.
Kirk strongly believes in the personal and professional benefits of corporate social responsibility, and is directly involved in a number of organizations. He and his team have driven a number of youth-targeted CSR initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, most notably with BGC Canada, for which Hyundai Canada is a title sponsor.
Prior to joining Hyundai, he served as an HR senior executive for Mitsubishi Canada and Eddie Bauer of Canada.
Director, HR and Administration
Kirk Merrett
Peter advises clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on building and construction, shareholder and contract disputes. He works closely with developers, builders, other building professionals, directors and shareholders, as well as private clients from a range of industries to resolve their disputes through litigious and non-litigious means, including alternative dispute resolution processes and strategic negotiation.
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Peter Lettieri
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Steve Flamand
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Kimi Shah
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Partner
Kirk Merrett
Director, HR and Administration
Steve Flamand is the director of product planning and corporate strategy at HAC, a position to which he was appointed in 2018. He leads the strategic direction of Hyundai’s vehicle lineup in Canada and is responsible for product portfolio activities, research and forecasting functions in the Canadian market.
Prior to joining Hyundai, he was General Motors’ executive regional director for Eastern Canada. During his 16 years with General Motors, he has been strengthening his product experience under different positions and leading teams in the US, China, Switzerland, Germany and South Korea to further solidify the brand presence and market share of Chevrolet.
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Steve Flamand
Kirk Merrett is the director of human resources and administration at HAC. Since joining the company in 2013, Merrett he been leading the strategic development of the HR function to promote maximum effectiveness in Hyundai’s diverse workforce and directing the inclusive philosophy for attracting and retaining the best talent. He draws from a deep level of expertise through over 20 years of experience in organizational management and corporate governance.
Kirk strongly believes in the personal and professional benefits of corporate social responsibility, and is directly involved in a number of organizations. He and his team have driven a number of youth-targeted CSR initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, most notably with BGC Canada, for which Hyundai Canada is a title sponsor.
Prior to joining Hyundai, he served as an HR senior executive for Mitsubishi Canada and Eddie Bauer of Canada.
Partner
Denise Wightman
Peter advises clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on building and construction, shareholder and contract disputes. He works closely with developers, builders, other building professionals, directors and shareholders, as well as private clients from a range of industries to resolve their disputes through litigious and non-litigious means, including alternative dispute resolution processes and strategic negotiation.
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Steve Flamand
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Peter Lettieri
Partner
Kirk Merrett
Director, HR and Administration
Kimi Shah
Partner
Steve Flamand is the director of product planning and corporate strategy at HAC, a position to which he was appointed in 2018. He leads the strategic direction of Hyundai’s vehicle lineup in Canada and is responsible for product portfolio activities, research and forecasting functions in the Canadian market.
Prior to joining Hyundai, he was General Motors’ executive regional director for Eastern Canada. During his 16 years with General Motors, he has been strengthening his product experience under different positions and leading teams in the US, China, Switzerland, Germany and South Korea to further solidify the brand presence and market share of Chevrolet.
Director, Product and Corporate Strategy
Steve Flamand
Kirk Merrett is the director of human resources and administration at HAC. Since joining the company in 2013, Merrett he been leading the strategic development of the HR function to promote maximum effectiveness in Hyundai’s diverse workforce and directing the inclusive philosophy for attracting and retaining the best talent. He draws from a deep level of expertise through over 20 years of experience in organizational management and corporate governance.
Kirk strongly believes in the personal and professional benefits of corporate social responsibility, and is directly involved in a number of organizations. He and his team have driven a number of youth-targeted CSR initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, most notably with BGC Canada, for which Hyundai Canada is a title sponsor.
Prior to joining Hyundai, he served as an HR senior executive for Mitsubishi Canada and Eddie Bauer of Canada.
Director, HR and Administration
Kirk Merrett
Peter advises clients on a wide variety of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on building and construction, shareholder and contract disputes. He works closely with developers, builders, other building professionals, directors and shareholders, as well as private clients from a range of industries to resolve their disputes through litigious and non-litigious means, including alternative dispute resolution processes and strategic negotiation.
Partner
Peter Lettieri
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
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Kimi Shah
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Vice President, Marketing
Dave Longbottom
Chief Technology Officer
Alex Ventura
Head of Marketing
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Head of Risk Management and Senior Vice President
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Chief Underwriting Officer
Ryan Armijo
Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division
Bob Petrilli
President, Underwriting Division
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