About Us
Since 1987 you may have known us as AIA, or American Insurance Administrators, or as one of our three core divisions: AIA Property & Casualty (P&C), Benefits Resource Group (BRG), or as Benefits Broker Solutions (BBS). You may have heard something about us becoming part of Alera Group in 2017. But we are all one company, and now we are aligning our name, our brand, our new look, and our new website to reflect that strong one-company story.
Why work with AIA, Alera Group? Because we provide the best of both worlds – national scope combined with local service. Our mission is to transform the client experience by providing a greater depth and breadth of resources, innovative thinking, and constant collaboration, while maintaining strong local relationships.
Today’s complex and dynamic world requires skilled navigation supported by state-of-the-art technology backed by unparalleled service...and this is what you can expect from us here at AIA, Alera Group.
Work With Us
At AIA, Alera Group, we are passionate about collaboration and growth. Enjoy working in a highly collaborative culture? Looking for an exciting environment that is constantly growing and improving? If you care about providing outstanding client service while serving local communities, then we may be looking for you.
Meet Our Team
Ally Musike
Account Manager, Commercial Lines
Ally has served in the insurance industry since 2016. She currently operates as a licensed Large Lines Commercial Account Executive where she works with John Eltringham to assist clients with their insurance needs. Ally aids in placing new business, processing renewals, and issuing endorsements, audits, and certificates. According to Ally, the most rewarding part of insurance is getting to know clients and their businesses and fostering strong relationships.
Ally has also earned professional insurance designations such as her Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI). She earned her master’s degree in Legal Studies with a concentration in Contract Law from Purdue University Global. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University.
Outside of work, Ally loves to spend time with family and her dog, Chloe. She loves to be outdoors boating or practicing archery. Ally also always has her nose in a good book!
Andrew Minick
Account Manager, Commercial Lines
Andrew is a Commercial Lines Account Manager in AIA, Alera Group’s Property & Casualty division. He joined our agency in May 2021 and is looking forward to providing outstanding customer service to the clients he will be servicing. Prior to joining the agency, Andrew worked for Donegal Insurance Group as a Commercial Lines Underwriter. He has 7 years of insurance experience and currently holds the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designations. He graduated in 2012 from Liberty University and earned his B.S. degree in Graphic Design along with a Business minor.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending quality time with his young family and is an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He plays basketball, runs, and loves to be outdoors.
Andrew Zercher
Medicare & Individual Consultant
Andrew Zercher is a Medicare and Individual Benefits Consultant who is passionate about providing the best services to his clients.
Andrew understands the complexities involved with choosing the right plan and navigates with each individual to provide the best possible solution for their insurance needs.
Prior to coming to Alera, Andrew worked as a branch manager for Wells Fargo for 2 years, and with the company close to 8 years total.
Andrew Zercher holds a Pennsylvania Insurance Producer License in Life, Accident and Health along with a Bachelor’s in business administration from Messiah College.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and stepdaughter. You will often find him working on a woodworking project or perfecting a recipe to share with family and friends.
Angel Crum
Appointment and Billing Coordinator
Angel serves as an Appointment and Billing Specialist assisting Mandy Yerkey and Diane Bendyl with appointments and commissions among other duties. She previously spent the last 27 years working as a medical assistant and became a manager in 2012.
Angel has been married to her husband Austin for 12 years and has two adult children Katie and Kamron. She enjoys spending time with my family and friends and loves warm weather.
Resources
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Property and Casualty
2024 P&C Symposium
Join us as we bring together top experts to cover key risk management topics, summarize economic and personal risk market conditions and hear recommendations for strategically engaging with carrier partners.
May 1, 2024 at 09:00 am CT |
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Employee Benefits
Supporting Women’s Health Month: Trending Employee Benefits
In this session, we’ll talk about how employers are helping female employees and dependents be their best through every phase of life: From fertility, maternal care and parenting to peri/menopause, caregiving and mental health.
May 16, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Q2 Compliance Update
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
June 4, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
This Mental Health Awareness Month, ‘Run Your Own Race’
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are tips and resources to help you get started on the route to a happier, healthier you.
April 25, 2024
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Employee Benefits
Q1 Considerations: Affordability for Applicable Large Employers
Under the ACA, Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) are required to offer “affordable” medical coverage to full-time employees or be subject to a fine. In September 2023, the IRS announced that the 2024 affordability percentage would reduce from the 2023 rate of 9.12% to 8.39% as of January 1, 2024. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has just released the 2024 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) amounts, with an increase of 3.3%.
April 23, 2024
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Three Key Considerations for Large Employers
Early in the year is the time for employers who are approaching or over 50 employees to document and update the “key components” of being a larger employer, to ensure that no compliance obligation is missed. st of an unpublished page.
April 23, 2024
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Navigating the Medical Malpractice Insurance Cycle
The rising trend of high-profile medical malpractice cases with significant monetary awards underscores the need for physicians and others in the medical industry to protect themselves with Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance.
April 23, 2024
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