Alliant Insurance Services has opened an office in Honolulu, Hawaii, and hired Chad Karasaki as managing director and Michael Grossi as executive vice president. Karasaki will lead the Honolulu office with a focus on hospitality, retail, construction, and development. Prior to joining Alliant, Karasaki served as chairman, CEO and resident managing director at Aon Risk Services in Hawaii. Grossi brings to Alliant almost 30 years of experience in surety, owner controlled insurance, and captive programmes, working closely with contractors, developers, and large commercial insurance accounts. He was most recently managing director and executive vice president of Aon Risk Services in Hawaii. Michael Cusack, executive vice president at Alliant Specialty, comments: “The new hires to Alliant Specialty bring unparalleled experience and a comprehensive understanding of the unique risk exposures faced by Hawaiian businesses. “Under Chad’s leadership, Alliant is positioned to thrive in the Honolulu market as a full-service brokerage ready to meet clients’ specialised needs.”
