Longtime benefits strategist’s work focuses on self-funding, M&A, finance, and human resource management

Melissa Koontz has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group, adding additional strength to its growing team in the Pacific Northwest. Based in Spokane, Washington, Koontz will serve a diverse national client base, delivering benefits solutions that align financial objectives with workforce needs to maximize value.

“Melissa has a unique ability to connect the goals of finance and HR, ensuring benefits strategies meet both organizational and employee objectives,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. “Her deep knowledge in self-funding, M&A, and complex organizational transitions makes her an invaluable resource for employers navigating today’s evolving healthcare landscape.”

Koontz is dedicated to educating employers on self-funded strategies, including both bundled and unbundled approaches that provide greater flexibility and creativity in benefits design. She has extensive experience guiding organizations through mergers and acquisitions, ownership transitions, and union and public entity engagements. With a broad client base spanning industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and others, Koontz works with her clients to deliver cost-effective solutions while navigating the complexities of the modern healthcare system.

Prior to joining Alliant, Koontz was Senior Vice President with a global insurance brokerage and employee benefits firm. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and human resources from Gonzaga University, as well as the Society for Human Resource Management’s Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation. Koontz also serves as Programs Director for the Inland Northwest Society for Human Resource Management (INSHRM).

About Alliant Insurance Services

Alliant Insurance Services marks a century of success as the nation’s leading specialty broker. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of risk solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is complex, and Alliant meets this complexity head-on with creativity and agility. Alliant has changed the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, giving them complete access to our resources and expertise—regardless of where the resource is located—to capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations and their people.

Alliant is recognized as a leading destination for top-tier brokerage talent in the U.S., attracting brokers and specialists across a diverse spectrum of disciplines who are eager to advance their careers. With the advantage of being majority employee-owned, professionals choose Alliant for autonomy, unparalleled resources, and a unique equity ownership opportunity. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, Alliant maintains an impressive 99% producer retention rate and has earned Forbes’ prestigious title of one of America’s Best Large Employers.

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