Alliant Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Greg Martens as executive vice president for Midwest growth and development. Based in Chicago, Martens will lead teams that design and deploy human capital products and services.

“Greg has the ability to deliver strategic benefits solutions that improve operational strength and meet organizations’ complex needs in an ever-changing marketplace,” said Kevin Overbey, president of Alliant Employee Benefits. “His breadth of employee benefits consulting experience and his strong background in leadership will serve as a powerful resource for our clients across a range of industries and sectors.”

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Martens has more than 20 years of experience in the employee benefits space, and has a background in human capital, health and benefits, retirement, and total rewards. Prior to joining Alliant, he served as senior partner and central market CEO at a global firm offering employee benefits, retirement and human capital solutions.