About Us
Since 1999, SIG, an employee benefits firm, has been dedicated to partnering with our clients and providing exceptional customer service. The inspirational basis for our operating business principles is: “If you take care of Baltimore, Baltimore will take care of you.” This philosophy has instilled itself in our culture and practice of all employees. SIG has years of industry experience, which has given us an edge over the competition in the vast wealth of knowledge and resources we have gathered. Our employees are passionate about helping and forming long-lasting relationships with others, and when you partner with us, we become a true extension of your company.
In 2017, SIG and 23 other like-minded, entrepreneurial firms came together to form Alera Group. Since then, Alera Group has grown to become the 11th largest independent insurance and financial services firm in the nation with over 4,000 employees, 180 firms, and thousands of clients across the country.
In 2023, we officially began embracing the Alera Group brand. What remains consistent is holding our clients at the core of our business; we focus on bringing personalized solutions, expanding our capabilities, and deepening our resources nationally.
Mission
We go the extra mile to help navigate the healthcare system and marketplace for our clients in order to advise them on the creation of comprehensive benefits plans that align with their core values to maximize their investment while controlling their costs. Our team-oriented approach allows us to become an extension of our clients’ HR departments. Through our vast knowledge and resource base, we keep our clients educated and well informed with the ever-changing healthcare regulations and marketplace.
Core Values
In order to create the organizational culture we desire, we embrace and embody the following core values:
- Partnership
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Passion
- Collaboration
- Excellence
Meet Our Team
People you can count on. People you can trust.
Patrick McEnerney
Senior Partner
A Senior Partner, Pat is a native Washingtonian and graduated Gonzaga College High School in 1979. He attended The University of The South graduating with a BA degree in 1983.
He began his insurance career with Mass Mutual / Capitol Financial Partners in1983 working with small-to-medium sized business owners designing solutions to insurance needs at the personal and corporate level. He was instrumental in establishing an in-house benefit consulting company, Advanced Benefit Strategies Inc. (ABSI), in 1993 with partner Jeff Hamblen. The purpose of the firm was to support the group insurance needs for the clients of Capitol Financial Partners.
Patrick has designed and implemented corporate benefit plans for over 400 corporations in the Washington Metropolitan area. He and the benefits team manage over 70 million dollars of premium annually.Patrick has been on the board of directors of the Greater Washington Area Health Underwriters Association and has been active in several local charities over the years. He is a member of the National Health Underwriters Leading Producers Round Table and the Blue Cross Blue Shield broker counsel. Patrick and his wife Tammy have four children and live in Montgomery County Maryland.
Jessica Mckinney-Land
Senior Communications & Compliance Specialist
Jessica joined the firm in 2018. She works with fully-insured group clients. In her role, Jessica assists clients with preparation of open enrollment materials, benefit brochures, and more. She also manages the 5500 filing process for large group clients and assists with renewal preparation. Jessica brings a wealth of experience to her team, with two decades of working in customer service and healthcare-related fields. Jessica holds a Life and Health license and is also professional artist.
Paul McMahon
Associate
Paul joined the firm in 2011 and is an Associate. Paul works with group clients of all sizes in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Virginia area. He is responsible for the financial management and forecasting for their employee benefit plans. Prior to the firm, Paul was a Partner of Group Benefit Solutions, which he founded in 2004. Paul holds a Bachelors degree from Bloomsburg University as well as a Life and Health license.
John Moorhead
Account Executive
John joined the firm in 2019 as an Account Executive. He has over 19 years’ experience in the employee benefits sector. John specializes in designing benefit programs that engage employees through education, communication and properly aligned incentives. The goal is to create an environment in which everyone is not only engaged in controlling benefit costs but also focused on being healthy, happy and productive employees. Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a consultant at benefit brokerage firms in the Mid - Atlantic region. He also has past experience working for a national insurance carrier as a large group Sales Representative. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Salisbury University as well as Life and Health licenses in Maryland and Virginia.
Community Service
Paying it Forward is a core component at our firm. Our culture thrives on community involvement where we proudly support our clients, employees and the communities in which we live and work.
We empower our employees to “pay it forward” by fostering a sense of purpose and providing opportunities for impact in our community. One way we do this is by supporting causes and initiatives proposed by our team and providing opportunities to serve the
We empower our employees to “pay it forward” by fostering a sense of purpose and providing opportunities for impact in our community. One way we do this is by supporting causes and initiatives proposed by our team and providing opportunities to serve the wider world. We believe having a culture that encourages serving and giving is a significant contributor to life and career fulfillment, which enhances our overall wellbeing. With the help from our Culture Committee, we have the opportunity to serve our community together with multiple planned events each year.
We strive to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We are proud to support our clients and friends of the firm in their mission and their organizations that help create meaningful, lasting change in our community. Interested in us serving your
We strive to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We are proud to support our clients and friends of the firm in their mission and their organizations that help create meaningful, lasting change in our community.
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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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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
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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