Karston King Joins Alliant Insurance Services' Employee Benefits Team in Utah
IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Insurance Services continues to add top-tier talent to its Employee Benefits team, hiring Karston King as Vice President. Based in Utah, King has experience consulting with organizations of all sizes, ranging from early-stage startups to large national employers.
"Karston helps his diverse client base navigate their benefits strategies with precision and insight," said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits. "His deep knowledge of funding structures, regulatory compliance, and HR technology enables him to deliver customized, cost-effective solutions that align with business needs."
King is proficient in fully insured, level-funded, and self-funded plan design and compliance. He also leverages his expertise in HRIS and benefits administration platforms to help streamline operations and improve employee engagement. His approach combines regulatory insight with strategic planning to drive cost savings and support wellness program success.
Prior to joining Alliant, King served as an insurance broker with a Utah-based employee benefits consulting firm specializing in group benefits. During this time, he gained targeted industry experience within the oil and gas, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
King earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
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.
Visit us at alliant.com.
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Nick KopingaFirst Vice PresidentCorporate Marketing and Communications(949) 260-5004nkopinga@alliant.com
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