Alera Group Insights

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Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person

The unexpected loss of a key team member can disrupt operations and impact your bottom line. Explore how key person insurance can help your business stay resilient and maintain continuity during a critical transition.

May 20, 2025

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks roared higher last week, powered by upbeat trade news and tame inflation reports.

May 19, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Agencies Push Pause Button on Enforcement of MHPAEA 2024 Final Rule

On May 15, 2025, the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Treasury Department (collectively, the “Agencies”) released a statement regarding the Agencies’ recent request for abeyance of a lawsuit filed by the ERISA Industry Committee (“ERIC”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that challenged certain aspects of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Final Rule (“2024 Final Rule”) relating to nonquantitative treatment limitation comparative analyses (“NQTL analyses”).

May 16, 2025

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The Practical Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks

Unexpected events can derail even the best-laid financial plans, yet many people remain underinsured. This article explores how the right coverage can help protect your income and support your long-term goals.

May 16, 2025

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks were mixed last week as volatility dropped despite ongoing trade concerns and the Federal Reserve's update on short-term rates.

May 12, 2025

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Monthly Market and Economic Update - April 2025

Read about the latest insights on the market and economy from our Director of Investments, Bob Janson.

May 7, 2025

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. 

May 5, 2025

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Employee Benefits

IRS Releases 2026 HSA Contribution Limits and HDHP Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Limits

In Rev. Proc. 2025-19, the IRS released the inflation adjusted amounts for 2026 relevant to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below summarizes those adjustments and other applicable limits.

May 5, 2025

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Property and Casualty

Severe Weather Is Getting Worse. Is Your Business Interruption Insurance Keeping Up?

The increasing frequency and severity of weather- and climate-related events such as catastrophic storms, floods and wildfires make business continuity planning more important than ever. Part of your plan should include reviewing your organization's Business Interruption Insurance coverage.

May 5, 2025

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