Illinois Technology Association (ITA) Announces Healthcare & Reform Consulting Partnership

Partnership With Alliant to Support Companies' Transition to New Federal Requirements


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Aug 26, 2013) -  The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) has selected Alliant Insurance Services as an exclusive Service Network Provider to support member companies' compliance with the Healthcare Reform Act through custom built health & benefits insurance programs. The ITA chose Alliant Insurance Services for its market leadership in the delivery of network services to the Illinois-based technology industry.

"Understanding the new health care requirements for companies of all sizes is no easy feat," said ITA CEO & President Fred Hoch. "We saw the need to make the transition to the new law more simple and straight forward, and after much review, we selected Alliant Health to partner with us. Our goal is to ensure our member companies have the expertise they need to make the transition smoother and financially optimized."

The ITA and Alliant have created a purpose built program, the ITA Advantage. The program gives members the advantage of understanding the insurance buying process and provides them with information to make complex decisions more clearly in a fast moving economy as companies are pressed to understand the changes in the insurance marketplace.

The selection of Alliant as the ITA Advantage partner focused on meeting the changing landscape of insurance, health and benefits needs of member companies across the state of Illinois. 

  • Member Benefits Choice: Dedicated tools & teams focused on providing member companies with Insurance options to leverage marketplace competitiveness
  • Exclusive Program analytics: Local market insight to a wide variety of companies to ensure members are competitive on their benefit offerings
  • Innovative Plan Designs: Insurance programs exclusively designed to address the specific needs of each company
  • Financially Optimized: Expert professionals who know how to navigate the cost and benefit continuum ensure the maximum benefit for the minimum cost

With a history dating back to 1925, Alliant is one of the nation's leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. Operating through a national network of offices, Alliant provides insurance product to over 10,000 technology clients nationwide and is majority owned by KKR.

About ITA
The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) is the driving force behind Illinois' vibrant technology industry. ITA's extensive lineup of curated member programs and services address three key critical areas: growth, talent and visibility. By leveraging the connections and expertise of its more than 600 member companies representing a workforce that is 50,000 strong and growing, ITA provides the ecosystem growing technology companies need to succeed. For more information, visit www.illinoistech.org, follow ITA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/itabuzz, and view the ITA's Facebook profile at www.facebook.com/illinoistechnology.

Contact ITA at headquarters@illinoistech.org, follow the discussion on Twitter at @itabuzz, and visit www.illinoistech.org to find out more about how ITA supports the growth of the local industry.

About Alliant
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. provides a full spectrum of employee benefits consulting, risk management and insurance brokerage services to over 20,000 employers nationwide. With a history dating back to 1925, our core advisory services focus on matters related to risk management and employee benefits. We are the second largest independent firm in our industry, with a team of 1,500+ associates and regional offices throughout the United States. Alliant has been meeting the unique insurance needs of our highly specialized clients in numerous industries. 

Contact Information:

Michelle Meek
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