Alera Group Insights

Perspectives from our thought leaders and experts across the country.

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Wealth Services

Things to Know About Life Insurance

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a perfect time to explore lesser-known facts about life insurance, from the differences between term and permanent policies to common misconceptions about costs and coverage for those with health conditions. Discover the flexibility and added benefits available through policy riders.

September 17, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks rallied last week as investors received better-than-expected consumer and producer inflation data.

September 16, 2024

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Wealth Services

Monthly Market and Economic Update - August 2024

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

September 12, 2024

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Property and Casualty

General Liability Insurance in 2024: Navigating a Complex Landscape

While some aspects of General Liability Insurance have largely turned a corner from a prolonged hard market, the outlook in other areas looks much less cheery. Overall, the market has finally improved after several challenging years, offering signs of stabilization.

September 12, 2024

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IRS Issues Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2025

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Rev. Proc. 2024-35, which contains the inflation adjusted amounts for 2025 used to determine whether employer-sponsored coverage is “affordable” for purposes of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility provisions and premium tax credit program.

September 11, 2024

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Wealth Services

Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs

Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.

September 10, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks fell last week as soft economic data rattled investors focused on the Fed’s next move with interest rates.

September 9, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Preparing for 2025: Creditable Coverage, Enrolling in Medicare and HSA Contributions

With significant changes coming in 2025 to creditable coverage determinations, employers and employees may have questions on what that means for them, whether they make the decision to enroll in Medicare Part D or continue to have coverage under their group health plan.

September 5, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Webinar: Better Benefits Administration and Lower Costs

If you don’t have expert assistance to guide you and your organization in the in using a sophisticated benefits portal, you’re wasting a lot of the money your business has invested — and probably frustrating the employees you mean to serve. Working with a brokerage that offers not only a leading-edge benefits portal but also year-round support and services enables your employees to seamlessly access, understand and navigate the portal, creating a positive benefits experience.

September 5, 2024

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