Dan is a seasoned insurance professional with 15+ years of underwriting and broking experience. Client advocacy and education are a top priority of his. Dan understands the needs of his clients and leverages his industry knowledge, relationships, and experience to ensure his clients obtain best in class risk management & insurance programs. Dan and his team also assist in the implementation of alternative risk mitigation strategies. His passion for music goes back to his childhood and you can find him at many events throughout the year. This combined passion enables him to truly understand the nature of his client’s operations in the live event & entertainment space, leading to favorable results. Dan and his team see themselves as strategic partners to those in the live event space. This partnership is what differentiates Alliant from the competition.
Dan is currently a Producer within Alliant Specialties Practice Group. He provides a variety of risk management solutions for the entertainment industry around the globe. Typical clients range from independent venue operators, independent festival promoters & media agencies. His areas of expertise include risk transfer, self-insurance, and program administration. Dan graduated from the Katie School of Insurance at Illinois State University where he studied Risk Management and Finance. Dan received his CPCU, ASLI and ARM in 2013 and received his property & casualty producers license in 2018.
Alliant is a top 10 insurance broker and the largest specialty broker. This means that we dive deep into the industries we focus on, allowing us to understand the nature of our clients’ operations. We are a full-service brokerage specializing in all lines of commercial insurance coverage. Unlike most brokerages, we are privately held and are majority owned by our employees. This means that we think like our client partners, and we know that everyone dollar spent on insurance premium affects your bottom line. Our unique approach allows us to eliminate the potential for unexpected, underfunded and or uninsured losses. Because of this, we are often able to achieve a triple deliverable – best in market pricing, higher limits, broader coverage & better terms/conditions - effectively optimizing your risk management & insurance program. We would love to earn your business and be your go to insurance partner.
What Dan’s clients are saying:
“We met Dan through our network and were immediately impressed with the savings he achieved for our event cancellation coverage via direct access to the London market. Further to that, Dan and his team meticulously reviewed and skillfully navigated our contracts in conjunction with legal, which helped us to minimize our insurance expenditure while ensuring robust coverage and contract compliance.
Beyond just placing a policy for us, when we unfortunately suffered a loss due to a weather event, Dan and his team were right there in the trenches with us, helping us to navigate the claims process, showcasing their commitment and expertise every step of the way.” Berto - Summer Smash Festival – Chicago, IL
“We were fortunate to connect with Dan through our network, and we were immediately impressed by his team’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. He and his team provided us with a quote swiftly, and within a few days, we had our certificates in hand. Dan and his team truly saved our festival. They are lifesavers!” Colleen - Uncommon Entertainment – Miami, FL
"Working with Dan was a game-changer. He secured impressive savings on our event cancellation coverage and meticulously reviewed our contracts with legal, ensuring robust coverage while optimizing costs. When a weather event struck, Dan and his team were right there, guiding us every step of the way with expertise and dedication. Their swift support was crucial in keeping our festival on track." Miguel – Michelada Fest – Chicago, IL
Dan works closely with:
Event promoters/producers, festivals, retreats, street fares, weddings touring, Entertainers/Artists, media agencies, talent agencies, hospitality groups, nightclubs, film production, video production, photographers, studios, management companies, stadiums, concert halls, art galleries and museums, dance studios, dance/music halls live theaters, dinner theaters, equipment rental houses, post production services – voice editing, film editing, etc., miscellaneous equipment services, event production services, theatrical companies, DICE: documentaries, industrial, commercial, and educational productions, motion picture studio productions, tv/radio stations and broadcasters, media distribution – music & video.