Alera Group Insights

Perspectives from our thought leaders and experts across the country.

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Wealth Services

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

Discover how to maximize your 529 plan distributions for a wide range of educational expenses, from K-12 tuition to college costs, vocational training, and even technology essentials. Learn which expenses qualify and how to make the most of your savings without facing unexpected taxes.

August 5, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks fell broadly last week as investors looked past upbeat Fed comments and focused on disappointing corporate reports and weaker-than-expected economic data.

August 5, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Webinar Preview: A User-Friendly Open Enrollment

Join Alera Group on Thursday, August 15, for “Driving Communications and Engagement: Open Enrollment,” an Engage series webinar on effective, year-round benefits communications — beginning with the all-important run-up to Open Enrollment.

August 2, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Employee Wellbeing Fair: A Day Dedicated to a Healthier Future You

You and your employees are welcome to join us for the virtual fair, a series of eight online sessions that will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 26. With session topics including metabolism, sleep, “sandwich generation” challenges, social media, menopause, foot health and nutrition, the program offers something for everyone.

July 30, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks had a mixed, see-saw week as disappointing corporate reports unsettled investors who appeared to rotate away from some leading groups in favor of other names.

July 29, 2024

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Property and Casualty

The Importance of P&C Insurance in Physician Group Acquisitions

Risks involving patients as well as practicing physicians make it imperative that groups positioning themselves for acquisition fortify themselves with a program of robust risk management and customized property and casualty (P&C) insurance.

July 29, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Sector Vulnerable to Cyber Threats and Staffing Mandates

After a challenging 2023, Property Insurance rates are more stable midway through 2024. However, environmental exposures, new staffing mandates and cyber threats persist. And with over 16,900 skilled nursing facilities and 30,600 assisted living communities in the U.S. accommodating millions of residents, the sector faces unique challenges.

July 23, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks were under pressure last week as investors appeared to rotate out of mega-cap tech stocks and into areas that may benefit from lower interest rates.

July 22, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

The Magic Number Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Expectations and Reality

A troubling trend has emerged in the retirement planning space: The “magic number” — or amount of money Americans believe they need to retire comfortably — has surged to an all-time high, even as actual retirement savings have declined. This growing disparity or “magic number gap,” highlights a significant and escalating challenge for both participants and plan sponsors.

July 17, 2024

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