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.
Meet Our Team
Di Bendl
Director of Commissions
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 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 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.
Kimberly Canfield
Benefits Communications Specialist
Kimberly Canfield is a Benefits Communications Specialist who supports our clients with employee education regarding their benefit packages. Kimberly assists with open enrollment meetings and in creating employee benefit communications materials. She also helps members with their benefit related questions through the our Benefit Hotline.
Kimberly is a former elementary school teacher and holds a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist from McDaniel College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from The University of Texas at Austin. She is a licensed producer in PA and MD in lines of Accident and Health, and also Life and Fixed Annuities. She enjoys traveling, physical fitness activities, and spending time with her friends and family.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Designing Benefits for Early - and Mid-Career Employees
In our three-part webinar series, Designing Benefits That Work – A Data-Driven, Multigenerational Focus, we’ll explore multigenerational workforce insights, debunk generational myths, share early- and late-career benefit strategies, review legal and compliance trends, and provide actionable tools and resources.
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 am CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Navigating Medicare
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.
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Property and Casualty
Top Cyber Threats of 2026 – and How to Mitigate Them
Cybercriminals have a new playbook—your business could be next.
February 17, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
IRS Releases Guidance Related to Recent HSA Changes
The IRS recently released Notice 2026-5, which provides guidance and answers to common questions related to the expanded availability of health savings accounts (“HSA”) under the Reconciliation Act (previously named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) passed into law earlier this year.
December 30, 2025
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Property and Casualty
Are you prepared for 2026? Property and Casualty Trends Uncovered
The sixth annual Property and Casualty Market Outlook from Alera Group sets the stage for how organizations can recalibrate their risk strategies in 2026. Built on thousands of data points — including a nationwide survey of insurance company partners and wholesale intermediaries — this report delivers actionable insights for insurance buyers, risk managers and business leaders.
December 17, 2025
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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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Top 5 Insurance Surprises Businesses Face in Q4 — and How to Prevent Them
As year-end approaches, many organizations focus on closing out financials and planning for the year ahead. It’s also the time when insurance programs often reveal unexpected challenges, some avoidable, others the result of shifting market conditions or overlooked details.
October 30, 2025
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