Deerfield, IL (June 22, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, announced today that Mark Dennis has been appointed as Managing Director for the Northwest region. In his new role, Mark will help drive Alera Group’s growth activities and... Find out more »

Are your bags packed for vacation? The summer season brings promising prospects for the hospitality industry. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) predicts a Booking Index Score of 7.8 out of 10 for both business and leisure travel this summer, indicating a “very good”... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (June 20, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, was recently ranked the 31st fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. In its first appearance on the Fast 50 list, Alera Group showcases its sustained... Find out more »

Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2023 deadline for paying fees that fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) via Form 720, which was recently updated and released... Find out more »

There are good reasons Alera Group President Jim Blue and Executive Administrative Assistant Carla Pope are beaming in the photo illustrating this post. The 34th annual Alera Group Charity Golf Classic — an event founded by Jim’s father and organized by Carla with the help of multiple... Find out more »

For years, medical professional liability (Med-Mal) insurance has been the largest insurance expense — and one of the largest overall expenses — incurred by physician groups. For the past several years, the MedMal Insurance market had been trending toward a hard cycle, characterized... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (June 7, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance, wealth services and retirement plan services firm, today announced J.R. Burke, Founding Principal of Perspective Financial Group, an Alera Group company, is the recipient of the Philadelphia... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (June 6, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, announced today the acquisition of Clarity Enrollment Solutions, a specialized provider of benefits education and enrollment solutions. This strategic acquisition is set to bolster Alera... Find out more »

While news stories about the environment are frequently filled with apocalyptic doom and gloom, the market outlook on environmental insurance remains healthy and consistent. Regardless of the business type or impact on climate change, organizations can readily secure environmental insurance... Find out more »

An aging population, medical advances that extend life expectancy and soaring costs for long-term care are the principal drivers of a problem too many Americans don’t consider until it’s too late: paying for care that standard health insurance doesn’t... Find out more »