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Alera Group

Alera Group is an independent national insurance brokerage and wealth services firm passionate about National Scope. Local Service.

Alera Group is an independent national insurance brokerage and wealth management firm made up of 24 like-minded, high-performing, entrepreneurial firms across the United States. We are the nation’s 7th largest privately held employee benefits firm and the 14th largest privately held insurance brokerage. Our mission is to transform the client experience by providing a greater depth and breadth of t

ools and resources, education, innovative thinking and constant collaboration in the areas of employee benefits, property/casualty, risk management and wealth management. Our firms are committed to providing the personal service you have come to expect, but now with the resources, technical expertise and best practices of a larger national firm.

09/02/2026

We're proud to celebrate an incredible achievement.

Alera Group has been ranked #8 on Insurance Journal's Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies list.
This recognition reflects the hard work, collaboration and commitment our colleagues demonstrate every day. It also represents the trust our clients place in us to help manage risk and support their goals.

Thank you to all our colleagues across Alera Group for making this possible. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

08/28/2026

Alera Group has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking among the fastest-growing private companies in America 👏

For more than four decades, this list has spotlighted the country's fastest-growing private companies, and this recognition is another proof point of what our clients already know. Alera Group is a dependable, valuable partner built for growth.

We're honored to be recognized among this year's class of honorees, and grateful to the clients, partners, and team members who made this possible.

Read more on the win here: https://ow.ly/JWBx50ZFTan

08/27/2026

Our strongest negotiation tool is good client data.

Today's underwriting environment is increasingly sophisticated. Underwriters are demanding more detailed information to evaluate risk quality, identify exposures and distinguish between organizations that may appear very similar on the surface.

Organizations that can clearly demonstrate strong risk management practices, operational controls and a favorable risk profile are often in a stronger position during coverage and pricing discussions at renewal.

In other words, how you present your risk can influence the options available in the marketplace.
That's why year-end planning should include a focus on how to use your data to tell a stronger risk story to underwriters.

🔗Download the Update: https://ow.ly/rwMC50ZFFnv

08/26/2026

Absence management impacts more than compliance.

As leave regulations evolve and workforce expectations shift, organizations are seeing the effects of employee absences on productivity, operational costs, manager effectiveness and employee trust.

In the latest episode of The Pulse in 15, Mary Delaney and Teri Weber explore what's changing in the absence landscape, where employers face the most risk and what leaders should be thinking about today.

Whether you're leading HR or running a growing business, you'll walk away with practical insights you can put into action.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/Ca1r50ZEVVJ

08/25/2026

Staying compliant means staying informed.

Employer compliance requirements continue to evolve, making it critical to keep up with the latest regulatory developments impacting employee benefits programs.

Join Alera Group's Q3 Compliance Pathway webinar for a timely review of important national compliance updates and emerging issues affecting employers.

You'll gain:
✅ Insight into current regulatory developments
✅ Practical guidance for navigating compliance obligations
✅ Greater confidence as you plan for what's ahead

Whether you're an HR leader, benefits administrator, or business decision-maker, this webinar will help you stay informed and prepared.

📅Register here: https://ow.ly/mBgG50ZjLx9

08/21/2026

We're proud to share that Alera Group has been named No. 17 on AM Best's 2026 Top Global Brokers list.

Recognition like this reflects the work happening every day across our offices nationwide as our team members help clients navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape and deliver the kind of personalized service a national firm can offer when collaboration is truly baked into the culture.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and the entire Alera Group team whose work earned this recognition.

08/20/2026

Are your leave benefits keeping pace with today's workforce?

Leave programs have become a key part of the employee value proposition, but many organizations are still working to balance competitive offerings with compliance and administration.

In Alera Group's new 2026 Leave Report, we analyzed data from 856 employers nationwide to uncover the latest trends shaping leave strategies.

See how your organization's approach compares.

🔗Download the report:https://ow.ly/gE3J50ZAYO0

08/16/2026

Sunday read: The commercial Property and Casualty market continues to shift, and the experience for buyers may depend more than ever on risk profile, geography and coverage line.

A recent Business Insurance article highlights Alera Group’s latest market update, including signs of improved competition in parts of the market and continued pressure in areas like commercial auto and umbrella liability.

The takeaway: There may be more opportunity in the market, but not every line is moving in the same direction.

Read the Business Insurance article: https://ow.ly/zRNT50Zyffo

08/11/2026

Employees can't engage with benefits they don't understand.

Even the strongest benefits programs can fall short when communication misses the mark.
In this upcoming webinar, Alera Group's Employee Benefits team will share practical strategies to help organizations:

✅ Improve open enrollment engagement and understanding
✅ Reach deskless employees and multi-generational workforces more effectively
✅ Reduce confusion through better message timing, channel selection, and communication planning

Whether you're preparing for open enrollment or evaluating how employees engage with your current benefits offerings, you'll gain ideas that can help strengthen decision-making and improve the employee experience.

Join us and walk away with practical communication strategies that support better enrollment outcomes.

📅Register here: https://ow.ly/Epl550ZjLj4

08/06/2026

Everyone has AI. Now what?

Join Alera Group's Justin Foa, National Property & Casualty Practice Leader, alongside Zurich North America's Kristen Bessette and Westfield Specialty's Michael Gleason for a discussion on how brokers and carriers are using AI to make better risk decisions.

Moderated by Business Insurance's Mindi Zissman, this webinar will explore practical applications of AI, key considerations for insurance leaders, and what's next for the industry.

📅Register for the August 19 webinar: https://ow.ly/xRK850ZwAC1

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3 Parkway North, Suite 500
Deerfield, IL
60015

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18882537288

Website

http://www.aleragroup.com/

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