Alera Group Insights

Perspectives from our thought leaders and experts across the country.

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Retirement Plan Services

Cybersecurity and How to Deal with Data Breaches as a Plan Sponsor

Retirement funds are a target for cybersecurity attacks and identity fraud more than ever before. For most people, their retirement account is one of their biggest assets and they rarely check it. This makes these accounts a prime target for cybercriminals. Data breaches with recordkeepers are common.

July 10, 2024

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Wealth Services

Monthly Market and Economic Update - June 2024

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

July 9, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Today’s Special: Resilience as Restaurants Navigate Tough Insurance Market

At a time when the National Restaurant Association projects sales topping $1 trillion for the first time ever this year, the future for businesses in this notoriously risky industry nevertheless seems more precarious than ever. In this business climate, robust risk management and an expertly designed insurance program couldn't be more important.

July 9, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks steadily advanced over the holiday week thanks to strength in mega-cap tech issues and encouraging jobs data.

July 8, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

When It Comes to 401(k) Beneficiaries, Where There’s a Will There Isn’t Necessarily a Way

Beneficiary designations are a critical yet often neglected aspect of retirement plans. Many participants mistakenly believe that their retirement plan assets will be distributed according to their will or trust. However, retirement accounts are governed by their own rules, meaning the named beneficiary on the account will typically inherit the funds, regardless of other estate planning documents.

July 2, 2024

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Wealth Services

Major Life Event? It May Be Time for a Financial Review

When you have a major life event such as getting married, having a child, or buying a home, your financial situation and priorities may change. As your life changes, your financial decisions must stay in line with your goals, values, and needs. When these situations come up, it’s always a good idea to conduct a financial review. Evaluate your current situation, habits, and any additional needs to account for so you can be prepared.

July 1, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks finished the last week of June and Q2 mixed as investors digested a fresh round of economic data.

July 1, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Benefits Benchmarking Webinar: What To Do With the Data

If you’re designing your company’s employee benefits program, you want to know what your peers and competitors are offering. Employee retention and talent acquisition are largely dependent on whether you offer a benefits package that meets or exceeds the standards of your industry, location and company size while managing costs in an increasingly expensive market for healthcare and pharmaceuticals. That’s why Alera Group places a high priority on using benchmarking data and analysis to inform and otherwise serve our clients.

July 1, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Surety: Market Stable for Time-Proven Protection

Surety bonds not only help prequalify contractors — saving valuable project time and money — but also help ensure superior performance compared to construction projects without bonds.

June 26, 2024

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