Some Good News on Cyber Liability Insurance: Ransomware Coverage Remains Available

February 23, 2022
If you’re looking for good news amid the ever-increasing threat of cyber attack, escalating ransomware demands and Cyber Liability Insurance rate hikes, here it is: Despite all the bad news, ransomware coverage is still available to most businesses through major insurance... Find out more »

Alera Group Launches 2022 Cohort of Women’s Mentorship Program

February 17, 2022
Program’s Third Year Marks Continued Growth, Develops Leaders Across the Country Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today launched its 2022 Women’s Mentorship Program cohort. The Women’s Mentorship Program was designed to develop... Find out more »

Legal Alert: Agencies Issue Additional Guidance on OTC COVID-19 Tests

February 15, 2022
On February 4, 2022, federal agencies released additional FAQs related to coverage of over the counter (“OTC”) COVID-19 tests by group health plans and health insurance carriers.  The FAQs are intended to clarify the previous FAQs released on January 10, 2022. Prior... Find out more »

Strengthening Your Total Rewards Package with Voluntary and Worksite Benefit Solutions

February 14, 2022
Pre-pandemic, organizations of various kinds thought office perks such as coffee bars, ping-pong tables, free snacks and nap rooms were good tools for attracting and retaining a talented workforce. And, to some extent, they may have been. But in a world of remote and hybrid work arrangements,... Find out more »

Diligence, Innovation Keys to Construction Insurance Solutions

February 7, 2022
Step back from all the misery the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, including worker shortages and supply chain disruption. Take a good look at all the insurance challenges a years-long hard market for Property and Casualty coverage has created. Scan the landscape of damage from a multi-year series of... Find out more »

Alera Group Appoints Tracy Reyes as Associate General Counsel, M&A

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced that Tracy Reyes has been appointed as Associate General Counsel, M&A, effective February 7, 2022. As Associate General Counsel, Reyes will support the organization’s strategic growth... Find out more »

Legal Alert: San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) Update

February 3, 2022
Since 2008, the city and county of San Francisco, California have required most employers to either provide health coverage, pay an employee’s actual health care expenses or make payments to the Healthy San Francisco program. For the 2022 calendar year, there are several changes employers... Find out more »

Commercial Property Insurance: Maintenance Required

February 1, 2022
There was a time when commercial property owners could get away with a set-it-and-forget-it approach to insurance. When it came time for renewal, many policyholders would glance at the statement from their carrier, grumble a bit if there was a rate increase, pay the premium and not think about... Find out more »

Alera Group Names Vice President of Worksite Specialty Solutions and Services

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced that Tina Santelli has been appointed as Vice President of Worksite Specialty Solutions and Services, effective February 1, 2022. In this role, Santelli will push Alera Group’s national specialty... Find out more »