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.
Brian Morehead
Senior Vice President
Brian is an Employee Benefits Advisor who enjoys evaluating data, reviewing emerging trends and is passionate about helping his clients create and achieve their ideal employee benefits program. Brian and his team focus on Mid-Market employers who are interested in being leaders in providing plans that improve employee health, engagement, employee retention and firm value.
Brian’s career has evolved over the last 20 year from actuarial underwriting work, financial forecasting, and sales to serving as a lead advisor for his clients in reviewing and recommending transformative benefit designs.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (a true Cinderella story when they beat the #1 seed in 2018's March Madness) as well as a Life and Health license in Maryland.
Chris Mottley
Regional Vice President of Finance
Chris joined the firm in 2018 and brings over 25 years of experience working with high growth healthcare service companies. Chris is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial related activities of the firm. Prior to joining SIG, Chris served as CFO for WellDoc, a digital health company focused on solutions to manage chronic disease. Chris also served as CFO of HealthPRO Rehabilitation, a high growth private equity backed national provider of rehabilitation services. Before HealthPRO, he served as a Director with EDG Partners, LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, supporting portfolio investments in pharmacy, hospice and rehabilitation therapy. Prior to EDG, Chris held various accounting and financial roles over a 12-year period with Centennial HealthCare and worked in the Audit Practice of BDO Seidman, LLP. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia.
Nikki Muffoletto
Large Group Proposal Manager
Nikki joined the firm in 2017 and is the Large Group Proposal Manager. In her role, Nikki assists with sending RFP’s, receiving quotes and spreading bids for the account teams. Nikki also assists with training others on the RFP process. She was previously a Senior Account Coordinator and has worked with both large and small group fully insured clients. Nikki holds a Life & Health license in the state of Maryland.
Samantha Nichols
Account Manager
Samantha joined the firm in 2021 and currently works as a Small Group Account Manager. Her role is to help navigate clients through the health insurance world and give the best guidance on the benefits available to them. She assists clients with all aspects of their benefits, including their renewal process, proposals, and day-to-day customer service. Samantha has 2 years of experience working in the insurance industry and 8 years of experience in the legal field. She is a Licensed Producer in Health and Life Insurance and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies and a Master of Science degree in Forensic Studies.
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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