About Us
Since 1999, Champion Benefits has been a trusted partner for our clients. Led by Neil Phillips, who has been consistently recognized as a Top Employee Benefit Advisor by Atlanta Business Chronicle/NAIFA, our mission is to transform the client experience by providing a greater depth and breadth of cutting-edge tools and resources, personalized solutions, innovative thinking, and top tier collaboration.
Our highly vetted and experienced benefits team has become known as a leading curator of advanced benefit solutions. The founding aspirational vision was reflected in “Champion” being part of our name, which means “to work for or fight for the cause of another; to contend for another’s rights.” This continues to undergird our approach and commitment to our clients.
In 2018, Champion Benefits joined Alera Group as the first firm based in Georgia. Since then, Alera Group has grown to become the 11th largest independent insurance and financial services firm in the nation with over 4,200 employees, 180 firms, and thousands of clients across the country.
Throughout this evolution, what remains consistent is holding our clients at the core of our focus. Which is to say, we do employee benefits with you and your employees wellbeing and success at the center of all we do. The Way It Should Be.
Meet Our Team
Rebecca Watters
Senior Account Executive
Rebecca studied Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University, where she graduated Cum Laude. She started working in the employee benefits industry in 2012. Rebecca joined Alera Group with nearly 13 years of experience, holding both consulting and leadership roles with her prior firm. She has experience working with clients in all industries and of all sizes but specializes in mid-to-large employers. Rebecca focuses on strategic plan design, alternative funding arrangements, and claims analytics when consulting with clients. She enjoys problem solving, bringing creative solutions to the table, and focusing on the human element of the employee benefits industry. Rebecca’s passion, work ethic, and integrity have helped her to create deep and lasting relationships with her clients and within the industry. Rebecca holds designations as a General Benefits Associate (GBA) and a Certified Self-Funding Specialist (CSFS).
Nick Frazier
Account Manager
Nick joined Alera Group with over seven years of employee benefits experience, managing accounts and leading benefit technology implementations/integrations. Nick has a degree in business/finance and brings front-line experience as well as knowledge of day-to-day challenges of all aspects of employee benefit administration. Nick takes high interest in getting to know his clients and is responsible for supporting day to day employee/HR questions and overseeing vendor project plans and implementations.
Abby Abraham
Account Executive
With over seven years of experience in group benefits, Abby has managed a diverse portfolio of accounts – ranging in size, industry and funding arrangements. His approach is grounded in responsiveness, precision and a commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of employee benefits. Abby prides himself on providing proactive, solutions-oriented service that empowers employers to support their employees effectively. Abby holds a Bachelors Degree in Public Health and a Masters Degree in Health Administration.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Navigating Medicare: Educational Webinar
The knowledgeable team at Alera Group is here to help you navigate your Medicare options to ensure you feel confident in your post-65 healthcare coverage.
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: Agencies Clarify How Certain Fertility Benefits May be Treated as Excepted Benefits
This alert is of interest to all employers that offer fertility benefits or may be interested in offering fertility benefits in the future.
November 4, 2025
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Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: IRS Adjusts Health Flexible Spending Account and Other Benefit Limits for 2026
This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor health FSAs and qualified transit plans, among others.
October 10, 2025
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2025 Leave Report: Insights to Guide 2026 Leave Planning
Explore Alera Group’s 2025 Leave Report. Benchmark PTO, parental leave, and holiday policies to strengthen employee retention and recruitment as you plan for 2026 and beyond.
October 1, 2025
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Legal Alert: IRS Issues Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Rev. Proc. 2025-25, which contains the inflation adjusted amounts for 2026 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.
July 23, 2025
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