Alera Group Insights

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks moved higher last week after the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate cut, bolstered by multiple data points supporting a cooling but still strong economy and decelerating inflation.

September 23, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Umbrella Insurance for Businesses: Peace of Mind in an Increasingly Unpredictable World

Whereas a skilled agent can help provide businesses with adequate insurance against property losses by following a predictable formula, the unpredictability of liability claims underscores how important it is for businesses to buy as much Umbrella/Excess Liability coverage as they can afford.

September 18, 2024

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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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