Alera Group Insights

Perspectives from our thought leaders and experts across the country.

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Retirement Plan Services

Closing the Financial Wellness Engagement Gap

Despite widespread availability, financial wellness programs are underutilized by employees. Discover strategies plan sponsors can use to close this engagement gap by tailoring resources, addressing immediate financial needs, and boosting awareness through targeted communication and incentives.

August 14, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks ended last week with modest losses, masking a volatile five-day trading period that saw investors embrace recession concerns and then dismiss the slow-down talk as speculation as the week progressed.

August 12, 2024

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Employee Benefits

"Leave Report": An Innovative Resource for Informing Your Employee Benefits Plan Design

Based on a survey of more than 1,040 organizations across the U.S., Alera Group’s 2024 Healthcare and Employee Benefits Leave Report provides insights into how businesses of different sizes, industries and regions are addressing employee leave, including holidays, vacation time, sick leave and other paid leave for common life events.

August 8, 2024

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Wealth Services

Monthly Market and Economic Update - July 2024

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

August 7, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

The Road to 15%: Helping Participants Navigate Toward Retirement Readiness

Reaching a 15% savings rate is key to retirement readiness, but timing is crucial. Learn how auto-enrollment, auto-escalation, and strategic plan design can help participants accelerate their savings and achieve their retirement goals more efficiently.

August 7, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Diverging Outlook on Manufacturing Insurance

The manufacturing industry continues to face a complex insurance landscape in 2024, with some areas showing signs of stability while others remain more challenging.

August 7, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Q3 Considerations: Health & Welfare Short Plan Year Form 5500 Filing

It’s common for a plan sponsor to sometimes change their ERISA plan year.

August 6, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Spotlight: 2025 Changes to Medicare Part D

Effective January 1, 2025, Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits will be changing.

August 6, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Key Considerations for Employers of all Sizes: Leave of Absence Policies

Many employers recognize the importance of offering extended leave options to their employees, but there are many things to consider when creating these policies.

August 6, 2024

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