Deerfield, IL (April 13, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of iPros Insurance Professionals, a broker-focused field marketing organization specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, State-Based... Find out more »

Updated as of April 17, 2023.  On April 10, 2023, the President signed H.J.Res. 7, which ended the COVID-19 national emergency on April 10, 2023, approximately one month earlier than anticipated. However, prior to the passage of H.J. Res. 7, the DOL and other federal agencies issued... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (April 10, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Wilson, Washburn & Forster Insurance, a full service property and casualty insurance agency based in Miami, Florida. “For more than 60... Find out more »

On March 3, 2023, federal agencies released revised Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) Reporting Instructions applicable to the 2022 reference year. RxDC reporting for the 2022 reference year is due on or before June 1, 2023.   Background The Consolidated Appropriations Act,... Find out more »

As assisted living and skilled nursing facilities emerge from a challenging pandemic, plenty of green shoots exist, but significant challenges remain. On the positive side of the ledger, the assisted living and skilled nursing industries are seeing improvements in several insurance coverages,... Find out more »

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) requires insurers and employers who sponsor group health plans to submit annual reports on prescription drug use and healthcare spending by June 1. To assist in this process, known as “RxDC reporting,” Alera Group has issued a... Find out more »

When the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “CAA”) was enacted on December 27, 2020, it included a provision that prohibits group health plans and health insurance carriers from entering into certain agreements that, either directly or indirectly, restrict the release of certain... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (March 23, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, announced today that Cynthia Ballantyne has been appointed as Managing Director of the West region. In her new role, Ballantyne will accelerate growth by developing leadership... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (March 28, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Capstone Insurance Services, LLC, an independent insurance agency that offers personalized programs to simplify insurance solutions for the... Find out more »

Are you having a hard time securing Cyber Insurance? It can be difficult to find adequate protection in today’s market of doubling premium increases, weakened coverage terms and strict underwriting guidelines. Demand exceeds supply. Whether you’re securing new coverage or renewing,... Find out more »