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

    Brady Barrick

    Account Manager, Employee Benefits
    Brady Catherine Barrick

    Brady joined the team in July 2013 after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Shippensburg University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Business.  Brady assists her team and clients through the renewal process by quoting and doing the proposals.  She also helps our clients with claim issues that their employees may have. On her time away from work, she enjoys spending it with her family and friends.  She also enjoys going to local fall festivals and dirt track racing at Williams Grove. 

    Di Bendl

    Director of Commissions
    Di Bendl

    Diane is the Commissions Manager, responsible for reconciling, auditing, tracking, and paying carrier commissions for our Employee Benefits and Broker Solutions divisions.  She has a dedicated commitment and perseverance for finding missing commissions. Diane has found over $175,000 for our Broker partners!

    Diane have been with the team for over 15 years and currently loves working remotely in Wake Forest, NC.

    Michael Bryan

    Healthcare and Benefits Consultant
    Michael Bryan

    Michael Bryan is a Healthcare and Benefits Consultant who mainly works with businesses in the small group and mid-market segments.  Michael believes that the education and engagement of the employees will help them, and their employers manage costs.

    Michael is passionate about providing excellent and timely service with support for each of his clients and their employees.  He is also available for the employee dependents.  His passion for customer service comes from his many years working in the retail industry.

    Michael is a licensed Accident and Health, Life and Fixed Annuities agent.  When not at work he enjoys spending time outside with his wife and three adult sons.

    Elizabeth Bushey

    Account Manager, Employee Benefits
    Elizabeth Bushey

    Elizabeth is an Account Manager in the Employee Benefits division. She assists broker partners and clients through processing renewal changes, proposal delivery, and efficient issue resolution.

    She brings several years of experience in customer service and account management to the team which have equipped her with the skills to generate positive results with her clients and the company. Elizabeth has worked with a variety of industries and enjoys the process of understanding a business’s unique operations and values. She translates what she learns into solutions that create confidence in their programs. In a coordinated effort with her clients, she provides the guidance needed to select the best solutions available to support long-term success.

    EXPERT EDUCATION

    Events and Webinars

    Employee Benefits

    Primary Care as a Strategy: How Direct Primary Care Can Lower Costs and Improve Outcomes

    A clearer understanding of how Direct Primary Care can be used as a strategic lever to improve outcomes while controlling total cost of care.

    October 20, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    AI Advantage in Benefits: Practical Use Cases That Support HR and Employees

    A practical view of how AI can support benefits teams while improving the employee experience.

    November 17, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    Employee Benefits

    The Compliance Pathway Q4

    Don't miss this ongoing opportunity to ensure you comply with current regulations and are prepared for what's ahead.

    December 2, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual

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    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

    Insights

    Employee Benefits

    Legal Alert: IRS Issues ACA Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2027

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Rev. Proc. 2026-26.

    July 24, 2026

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    Property and Casualty

    Commercial Real Estate Insurance Market Shows Signs of Relief, With Conditions

    There are emerging signs that the commercial property insurance market is beginning to soften. However, the benefits of this shift are not being felt uniformly across all real estate portfolios.

    July 16, 2026

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    Employee Benefits

    Legal Alert: Clients With Massachusetts Private PFML Plans Renewing After July 1, 2026

    Alert for any employer with at least one employee in Massachusetts, even if the employee is remote.

    June 30, 2026

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    Employee Benefits

    Legal Alert: PCORI Fees Due By July 31, 2026

    This alert is of interest to all employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Note that the PCORI fee does not apply to most health FSAs.

    June 29, 2026

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