Chard Richard is an accomplished insurance executive with extensive experience spanning several leadership roles within the industry. Currently serving as Managing Director and Executive Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services since April 2019, Chard previously held the position of Area President for Gulf States at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. from May 2002 to October 2018. Chard also served as Executive Vice President and Director of Employee Benefits at Louisiana Companies and held the Director of Sales and Marketing role at Gulf South Health Plans. Early career experience includes serving as Regional Brokerage Manager at Golden Rule Insurance. Chard's educational background includes executive education at Harvard Business School and degrees in Political Science and Business Administration from Louisiana State University.