Insurance moves: McGowan Financial and Alliant Insurance

They include a new broker and a new SVP
Insurance moves: McGowan Financial and Alliant Insurance
INSURANCE NEWS
By Josh Recamara
Nov 13, 2025

The US insurance sector continues to see strong demand for specialized expertise as companies face increasingly complex risk and benefits landscapes. 

Rising exposures in financial lines, healthcare, cyber and employee benefits are driving brokers and insurers to invest in experienced professionals who can deliver strategic guidance and tailored coverage solutions.

McGowan Financial Lines adds broker expertise

McGowan Financial Lines (MFL), a provider of professional liability, healthcare, cyber and crime coverage, has appointed Shawn Chummar (pictured) as a broker. 

Chummar brings more than 27 years of experience in insurance and business development. He will focus on cultivating client relationships, developing bespoke solutions, and supporting MFL's growth across its suite of specialty products, including E&O, D&O, EPLI, Allied Healthcare/medical malpractice, and cyber & crime insurance.

His addition reinforces MFL’s capacity to serve businesses with sophisticated risk profiles and provides clients with deeper access to specialized underwriting expertise.

Alliant Insurance Services expands employee benefits leadership

Alliant Insurance Services has named Luke Williams as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. 

Based in Maine, Williams brings over two decades of experience spanning claims management, account servicing, and healthcare consulting. His role will center on helping employers across industries design benefits programs that align with organizational objectives and employee needs. This includes strategies for alternative funding, pharmacy cost optimization, and sustainable plan design, all of which are increasingly important as employers navigate rising healthcare costs and regulatory complexity.

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