Alera Group News

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced that Perry Braun will join the organization as Managing Director of Business Consulting. In this new role reporting to Alera Group’s Chief Operating Officer, William Corrigan, Braun will counsel Alera... Find out more »

On December 2, 2021, President Biden announced that federal agencies would soon issue guidance regarding the availability of coverage/reimbursement from group health plans and health insurance carriers for individuals who purchase over the counter, at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests (“OTC... Find out more »

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced that Peter Caine has joined the organization as Executive Vice President, Operations, effective January 3, 2022. In this new role, reporting to Alera Group’s Chief Operating Officer William... Find out more »

In 2021, a lot happened in the world of compliance. We've broken down the key events from the past year below.  January  On January 7, 2021, the EEOC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Wellness Programs Under the ADA and GINA, addressing the issue of... Find out more »

Myth:  Employees may change their pre-tax election if they do so within 30 days of when the election first becomes effective.  Ex: Peanut’s Pro Shop has open enrollment from 11/1-11/15 and benefi ts become effective 1/1. Peanut’s Pro Shop allows employees to make changes... Find out more »

On December 17, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit (6th Circuit) dissolved the stay of OSHA’s November 5, 2021, Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for private employers with 100 or more employees issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (5th... Find out more »

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Ashbrook-Clevidence, Inc., a full-service insurance brokerage providing innovative insurance solutions for a wide range of clients. “We're dedicated to understanding each... Find out more »

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced it has acquired The D.B.L. Center LTD., a wholesale insurance agency specializing in temporary disability insurance and employee benefit plans.   “Our focus at the D.B.L. Center LTD is on... Find out more »

On December 17, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit (6th Circuit) dissolved the stay of OSHA’s November 5, 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for private employers with 100 or more employees issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (5th... Find out more »

Deerfield, IL (December 15, 2021)— Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, announced today the acquisition of Simkiss & Block, a leading full-service insurance and surety brokerage, risk management consultant, and financial services... Find out more »