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.

     

    Work With Us

    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.

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    Meet Our Team

    Glenda Leister

    Senior Benefits Consultant
    Glenda Leister

    Glenda joined the team in 2018 and currently handles small, mid-market and large group clients.  She works with the clients to provide a strategy to help to mitigate increased cost by providing innovative approaches to reducing costs.  Glenda believes that education and engagement of the employees will help manage costs for both employees and employers.  With over 25 years in the insurance industry, Glenda has a vast knowledge of the claims processing which provides her clients with excellent customer service and someone to reach out to for help.  Glenda is a licensed Accident and Health, Life and Fixed Annuities agent.  When not at work she enjoys traveling with her husband to the Caribbean to find their retirement island.

    Cheri Long

    Associate Implementation Analyst
    Cheri Long

    Cheri is an Associate Implementation Analyst, responsible for providing administrative support related to the implementation of client benefit technology. She is wellversed in human resources procedures, data entry, and administrative client support.

    Cheri has additional experience in the healthcare industry working in third-party patient financial services and as a claims follow-up specialist. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology and a PA Accident & Health, Life & Fixed Annuities license.

    Megan Luther

    Senior Benefit Consultant
    Megan Luther

    Megan is a Senior Benefit Consultant with the Alera Group, Harrisburg office. 

    Luke Lynes

    Account Manager, Employee Benefits Small Group
    Luke Lynes

    Luke serves as an Account Manager in the Employee Benefits division. He is responsible for quoting, enrollment, submissions, and delivering superior service to our broker clients. Luke is known to be a collaborative team player, with exceptional customer service skills.

    Luke brings experience in customer and client services to Alera Group, which allows him to cultivate relationships and bring positive outcomes for his clients and the agency.  His attention to detail allows him to connect with clients to find the best strategy to suit their needs. Luke received a bachelor’s degree from McDaniel College in 2018.

    Outside of work, Luke enjoys spending time travelling with his wife, daughter and two dogs.  He is also an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR.

    EXPERT EDUCATION

    Events and Webinars

    Property and Casualty

    2025 Property and Casualty Market Outlook

    Join our property and casualty experts for an exclusive look at the trends and challenges shaping the insurance landscape in 2025.

    January 15, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    Setting Your Strategy for the New Year: Alera Group's 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook

    Our experts will highlight key results from Alera Group’s "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and explain how these trends can impact your benefits program this year.

    January 16, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    The Value of Voluntary Benefits

    In this session, our experts will showcase the value of voluntary benefits, from financial savings to improved retention to addressing the specific needs of their employees.

    March 20, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Insights

    Employee Benefits

    State of the Market for Employee Benefits in 2025

    What are the needs and priorities of those in the workforce and the employment market? What are rival businesses offering to attract and retain the best the market has to offer? And what shifts are taking place in the market that employers should anticipate and prepare for? Alera Group’s 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook, scheduled for release on January 16, provides answers to those essential questions.

    December 19, 2024

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    Property and Casualty

    It’s Here! — Alera Group’s Fifth Annual 'Property and Casualty Market Outlook'

    Alera Group's "2025 Property and Casualty Market Outlook" is your guide to making informed decisions regarding your business and personal insurance coverage.

    December 12, 2024

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    Employee Benefits

    Don’t Forget About Your Gag Clause Attestations

    When the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was enacted on December 27, 2020, it included a provision that prohibits group health plans and health insurance carriers from entering into certain agreements that, either directly or indirectly, restrict the release of certain information related to provider networks and de-identified encounter data, among other things. Such restrictions are commonly referred to as “gag clauses.” The CAA also requires plans and carriers to attest annually that their agreements do not include such impermissible gag clauses.

    November 20, 2024

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    Employee Benefits

    Avoiding an Employee Lawsuit Over a Tobacco Surcharge Claim

    Tobacco surcharges on health insurance premiums for employees who use tobacco products are attractive options for employers looking to keep their workforce healthy while lowering their organization’s healthcare costs. But surcharges can go too far, and many employers may be unaware of the limitations. Alera Group's new whitepaper on tobacco surcharges is designed to assist employers in complying with federal regulations.

    November 19, 2024

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