People Moves: CM Vantage Appoints Finnegan as Managing Director, Casualty; Alliant Adds Sprangler to Midwest Benefits Team

CM Vantage has appointed Amy Finnegan as managing director, casualty, bringing excess and surplus lines expertise and leadership to its underwriting organization.

In her new role, Finnegan will lead casualty underwriting strategy and help drive profitable growth while working closely with wholesale brokers across the country.

She brings more than two decades of insurance industry experience, including leadership roles in underwriting, distribution and portfolio management. She also holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designations.

Founded to provide innovative solutions for unique and hard-to-place risks, CM Vantage works with select wholesale brokers and general agents to offer a broad portfolio of casualty and property insurance products.

Alliant Adds Karen Sprangler to Midwest Benefits Team

Karen Spangler has joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. The Chicago-based consultant will partner with employers across the Midwest to develop innovative benefits strategies that address evolving healthcare challenges, optimize program performance, and deliver measurable business results.

Spangler brings extensive experience advising large, jumbo, and multinational employers across a broad range of industries on complex employee benefits programs.

She works closely with organizational leaders to address evolving healthcare and workforce challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. Spangler combines a deep understanding of the benefits landscape with a collaborative, forward-thinking approach that helps clients navigate change and maximize the value of their programs.

Prior to joining Alliant, Spangler was a principal with an international employee benefits consulting firm.