Alera Group Insights

Perspectives from our thought leaders and experts across the country.

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks posted solid gains last week, buoyed by robust economic data and constructive comments from Fed officials.

August 19, 2024

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Wealth Services

Six Types of Insurance Your College Student May Need

Ensure your college student is protected with the right insurance coverage. Explore six types of insurance to consider, from health and car insurance to identity theft protection, as your teen heads off to college.

August 16, 2024

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Wealth Services

Understanding the Bond Market: The Crucial Link Between Bonds and Interest Rates

Explore the key relationship between bond prices and interest rates, and learn how recent Federal Reserve actions have impacted the bond market. Understanding this connection is crucial for informed investment decisions.

August 15, 2024

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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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