About Us

    Our strength lies in the diversity of the communities we serve, and the broad reach of our team allows us to leverage a multitude of resources for the benefit of every client. With long-standing offices in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, and San Angelo, we are proud to be a major player in one of the state’s most dynamic regions. We take pride in being a forward-thinking leader in the risk management industry across West Texas, combining national strength with our trusted local presence to deliver even greater value. Our team works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that go far beyond standard insurance policies. For us, it’s all about relationships. Earning trust, delivering value, and being there when it matters most.  

    We embrace a culture rooted in service. Taking the time to walk alongside our clients, understanding their operations, identifying risks, and offering meaningful recommendations that help strengthen and support long-term success. Our boots-on-the-ground approach allows us to bring real-world insights into every conversation and create protection strategies with purpose. That same commitment extends to our communities. We believe in giving back, serving others, and building lasting goodwill. 

    At Alera Group, our work doesn’t stop once a policy is written. Our Pathway to Client Success is built on ongoing collaboration, proactive support, and thoughtful planning. It’s how we ensure you’re protected and positioned for what’s next. 

    Meet Our Team

    Mark Williams

    VP of Operations
    Mark Williams

    Mark oversees the operations of Alera Group’s Lubbock and Amarillo offices and supports special projects across the South Central region. With a strong background in finance and leadership, he focuses on driving operational excellence and supporting strategic initiatives.

    A native of Lubbock, Mark graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance. He is an active member and volunteer with the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, reflecting his commitment to both professional and community growth. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his family attending community events, trying new restaurants and watching the latest movies at the theater. 

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    Employee Benefits

    Benchmarking That Drives Decisions: Why Averages Mislead — and What Best-in-Class Data Reveals

    A clear, data-driven view of the 2026 employee benefits landscape grounded in benchmarking results.

    June 16, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    GLP-1s at Scale: Why Weight-Loss Drug Decisions Are Now a Financial Strategy

    A GLP-1 decision framework plus scenarios.

    July 21, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    Open Enrollment That Works: Why Employees Do Not Engage — and How Modern Communications Drive Better Choices

    Practical communication strategies to strengthen open enrollment effectiveness and employee decision-making.

    August 18, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    Legal Alert: IRS Releases 2027 HSA Contribution Limits and Other Limits

    In Rev. Proc. 2026-24, the IRS released the inflation adjusted amounts for 2027 relevant to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below summarizes those adjustments and other applicable limits.

    June 3, 2026

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    Employee Benefits

    Legal Alert: PBM Transparency Coming Soon

    Two recent movements on the federal level have paved the way for greater pharmacy benefit manager (“PBM”) transparency for group health plans.

    May 22, 2026

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    Property and Casualty

    Why is umbrella liability getting so expensive?

    While most commercial insurance pricing has softened in 2026, umbrella liability has not. In fact, it’s moving in the opposite direction.

    May 4, 2026

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    Property and Casualty

    AI Isn’t Liable for the Mistake. You Are.

    Artificial intelligence is powerful. It’s also wrong more often than people want to admit.

    If you use AI to support or deliver professional services, any mistake it makes is still your responsibility. Not the software’s. Not the vendor’s. Yours.

    April 1, 2026

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      Alera Group, Inc. is aware that there are persons fraudulently impersonating our company by using fake internet domains that appear to look like our legitimate services. If you are contacted by someone claiming to work for Alera Group, or any of our partners, please carefully review the email address and domain. If you have a relationship with our company, please contact us directly and not through any information that is provided in such an email. Please be extremely careful in responding to such emails with personal and financial information, sharing passwords, or any other information of value. Alera Group, or any of our partners, will never send ACH instructions via email and thus we strongly recommend that you verify the authenticity of each wire transfer request by calling your Alera Group contact using the number you have previously called.