Peter Caine Joins Alera Group as Executive VP, Operations

January 11, 2022

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,... Read more »

2021 Employee Benefit Compliance: Alera Group’s Year in Review

January 6, 2022

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... Read more »

Compliance Matters: 30-Day Grace Period Election Myth

January 5, 2022

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... Read more »

Legal Alert: OSHA ETS Mandate Going to Supreme Court

January 3, 2022

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... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires Ashbrook-Clevidence, Inc.

December 22, 2021

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... Read more »

Alera Group Bolsters Disability Insurance Capabilities with Acquisition of The D.B.L. Center LTD.

December 21, 2021

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... Read more »

Legal Alert: 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Dissolves 5th Circuit’s Stay of OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing; OSHA Plans to Implement Beginning January 10, 2022

December 20, 2021

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... Read more »

Alera Group Expands Philadelphia Footprint with Acquisition of Simkiss & Block

December 15, 2021

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... Read more »

Broker Compensation Disclosure: What Alera Group Is Doing For You

December 14, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “CAA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, and includes several provisions impacting group health plans and health insurance... Read more »

Alera Group Adds Heist Insurance Agency in Latest Acquisition

December 14, 2021

Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, announced today the acquisition of Heist Insurance Agency, an independent insurance company providing excellent... Read more »