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“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
These are the words that have guided Miranda Fischer, CRIS, producer at Alliant Construction, throughout her celebrated career as a construction broker in New York.
Fischer approaches client relationships with depth and intention, looking far beyond a conventional transactional model. She invests significant time understanding the needs of her clients, ensuring that every decision made aligns with their long-term objectives.
“My role isn’t transactional, it’s strategic. I look at how risk management and insurance fit into the bigger picture of my clients’ business strategies to create advantages that drive their success,” she says. “While policies operate at a micro level, I play at the macro level, aligning insurance decisions with long-term growth and sustainability.”
Fischer’s dedication to providing top-notch client service is characterized by her never-ending desire to find the most pertinent end goal for her clients, a commitment to excellence, which truly sets the 2026 Hot 100 member apart from her peers.
“I’m relentless about finding the best solution for every client, whether that’s an insurance product, strategic referrals, or any sort of cost-benefit analysis. I don’t stop until we’ve identified an approach that helps my clients succeed,” she explains.
Fischer’s path into insurance was anything but linear. Before entering the industry, she competed internationally as an equestrian athlete, owned and operated her own commercial trucking business, and advised private clients in strategic business operations. When she later pivoted into insurance, she immersed herself quickly, seeking guidance from top leaders in the construction niche and building the foundation she needed to make an impact.
“Perhaps the most defining moment has been reinventing myself yet again – entering the insurance industry from scratch, walking straight into the competitive mid-market NYC construction space, and building a thriving career rooted in trust, expertise, and client advocacy all on my own.”
Authenticity is one of Fischer’s greatest strengths. It shapes every client interaction, allowing her to build meaningful relationships while bringing fresh perspectives to the table.
“I have never fit the traditional mold of what people expect from this – or any – industry, and that has been a strategic asset,” she notes. “Being different has allowed me to see risk from new angles, connect with people on a deeper level, and prove that diverse perspectives lead to stronger outcomes. Success in insurance should not be defined by appearance or pedigree, but by authenticity, excellence, and commitment.”
Now armed with years of experience and knowledge as a broker, Fischer is highly engaged in advocacy and mentorship work to guide others within the industry.
“I see influence not as status, but as service. I’m always open to meaningful conversations – offering candid insights, sharing resources, and helping others navigate the industry,” she explains. “I make it a priority to mentor and encourage emerging professionals to get involved, contribute, and find their voice.”
333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553
miranda.fischer@alliant.com
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Miranda Fischer, CRIS
Assistant Vice President and Producer
Alliant Construction
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2020–Present
2023–2024
2020–2021: Vice President at USI Insurance Services
2021–2022: Membership Committee at Professional Women in Construction, New York
2020–2022
Producer at Alliant Insurance Services
Co-chair, Insurance & Surety Subcommittee at Women Builders Council
2021–Present
Vice Chair, Director of Communications at Professional Women in Construction, New York
2022–2025
2023: Awardee, Women Builders Council, Outstanding Women Builders
2023–Present: Insurance Committee Member at Subcontractors Trade Association
2024–Present: Board Member at Women Builders Council
2025: Committee Treasurer at Professional Women in Construction, New York
2025: Honoree, Long Island Business News, Leaders in Business & Finance Awards - Risk Management Category
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