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Miranda Fischer is a recognized leader in New York’s construction insurance and surety market, known for her deep expertise and strong client advocacy. She specializes in guiding AEC firms through the complex political and operational challenges of building in New York.
In 2025, she was named a Long Island Business News Leaders in Business & Finance honoree. In 2026, she was recognized as a Risk & Insurance Power Broker and named both a Hot 100 and an Elite Women Award winner by Insurance Business America. These distinctions reflect her leadership and influence in construction risk management.
Fischer’s approach is rooted in partnership and trust. Clients rely on her to deliver results, and she consistently goes beyond the traditional broker role to support long-term growth and success.
A respected industry voice, Fischer organizes and participates in expert panels, develops educational resources, and appears on podcasts focused on construction risk. She also authored Problematic Exclusions and Endorsements: The Ultimate Insurance Cheat Sheet for NY Risks, a widely used guide for navigating complex policy language. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Women Builders Council, co-chairs its Risk Management Committee, and was elected to the Executive Advisory Committee at the Subcontractors Trade Association while contributing to multiple industry organizations such as Professional Women in Construction and the New York Building Congress.
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Miranda Fischer
Vice President
Alliant Insurance Services
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Financial Analyst, Worldwide Commercial Operations and Global Marketing at Align Technology: developed business cases and financial models for new products and global marketing initiatives; helped launch the Advantage Doctor Loyalty Program; managed a $60M marketing budget with less than 2% variance
2016–2018
Vice President, Corporate Development at Refuge Group: led portfolio restructuring, including 12 acquisitions and divestitures; enhanced profitability and stability; structured strategic partnership with Higginbotham
2018–2023
Director, Program Development at Higginbotham: created Fortress Affinity Management, Higginbotham’s affinity distribution and program platform
2024
Managing Director, Program Development at Fortress Affinity Management (Higginbotham): scaled specialty insurance platforms through proprietary distribution, technology, and product development; founding board member of via by Higginbotham
2024–2026
Managing Director at Euclid Transactional
2022–present
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“By focusing on doing the best possible job for every client, they naturally tell their friends and family. That organic growth has been very rewarding”
Alan Borthwick,
DUX Financial Services
“Our goal is not to speed up transactions but to slow down where it matters, taking the time to truly understand each client’s situation and deliver thoughtful, personalised guidance”
Alan Borthwick,
DUX Financial Services
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