Alliant in California Names Baumann General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Alliant Insurance Services Inc. has named Jennifer Baumann general counsel and corporate secretary.

Baumann takes the reigns of the firm’s national legal strategy following a decade-long tenure as the firm’s assistant general counsel. She assumes the role from legal head Ken Zak, who is retiring from his post following 11 years atop Alliant’s legal team.

Baumann’s core responsibilities will include oversight of mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation and equity.

Baumann previously worked as an employment attorney.

Alliant provides property/casualty, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services.