Diessner Promoted to President of Kraus-Anderson Insurance
Jonathan Diessner has been promoted to president of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, one of Minnesota’s largest privately held independent insurance agencies and a member of the Kraus-Anderson family of companies, providing construction, real estate, risk management and advisory services to clients and owners nationwide.

A third-generation leader in the family-owned enterprise, Diessner joined Kraus-Anderson in 2009 in property management with KA Realty before moving to the insurance agency in 2011 as a property & casualty producer.
After building a book of business, he advanced into managerial leadership, serving as executive vice president in 2020 and succeeding his father, Dennis Diessner, as chief operating office in January 2024. Under his leadership, the agency has delivered consecutive record sales years, expanded its team through targeted strategic additions, and continued to strengthen long-standing client relationships, many spanning more than 40 years.
Alliant Insurance Services Adds Quitmeyer to Chicago Employee Benefits Group
Alliant Insurance Services has added Amanda Quitmeyer as assistant vice president within its employee benefits group.
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Quitmeyer partners with organizations to design and deploy strategic solutions that support business goals, enhance employee well-being, and manage healthcare costs.
Prior to joining Alliant, Quitmeyer was vice president in the major market health & benefits consulting practice at a global employee benefits and consulting firm. In that role, she advised large, complex organizations and private equity-backed companies across a wide range of industries, including retail, technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and manufacturing.
Topics Alliant Employee Benefits