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
Stacy Fry
Senior Director of Operations
Stacy is the Senior Director of Operations. With over a decade of healthcare expertise, Stacy’s focus is working with mid to large-sized employers to think differently about the way they approach their benefits strategy and employee expertise. In her role, Stacy works closely with our marketing department and leadership team to ensure clients and prospective clients have a top-notch experience with our firm.
Stacy is an active member in the Central PA Community. Stacy currently serves as the President of the Central PA Association of Health Underwriters, is a member of Rotary Club of Harrisburg, and serves on the Human Resources Committee for the United Cerebral Palsy of Central PA Board. She attended Harrisburg Area Community College and holds a Resident Producer License in Health, Life, Accident and Fixed Annuities.
Gene Fritz
Senior Account Executive, Property & Casualty
Gene is a Senior Account Executive in the Property & Casualty division. He was a co-founding partner of the Alera Group, Harrisburg office in 1987 and has been instrumental in its success over the years. Today he spends his time primarily serving his clients directly. Gene has an undying commitment to his clients and they trust his deep knowledge and genuineness—in turn, he has built and earned long-time relationships in the community.
Gene has spent over 50 years in the insurance industry and is licensed in over 20 states (P&C, Health & Life). He holds a B.A. in Marketing & Economics from St. Frances University. When he is not working you may find him appreciating a glass of red and a cigar, golfing, or enjoying the company of Darleen, his wife of over 50 years.
Maria Gray
Personal Lines Senior Account Manager
Maria is a Personal Lines Senior Account Manager. She enjoys helping individual clients identify their personal insurance needs and helps ensure they have the right level of coverage for the best cost. Maria also manages renewals for her clients as well as updating policy coverages and policy information. She provides outstanding customer service and is dedicated to providing clients with the utmost attention.
Maria is a licensed Property & Casualty Agent with over 30 years of insurance experience and joined the team in 1998. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University. Maria enjoys reading and traveling in her spare time.
Tyler Gray
VP of Benefit Analytics
Tyler joined the team in 2014 and serves as a Senior Benefits Analyst. Having spent the beginning portion of his professional career working for a highly-respected actuarial consulting firm, Tyler is able to bring a rare variety of analytical skill sets that are utilized throughout our Employee Benefits division.
He is responsible for the coordination of the financial modeling and reporting throughout our proprietary portfolio of data analytics. The responsibilities include utilization of our actuarial database to validate cost projections, budget forecasting and reconciliation, and detailed analysis of all medical and pharmaceutical claims utilization associated with client deliverables.
Tyler holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Actuarial Science from Albany University and holds a Pennsylvania Insurance Producer License for Life, Accident and Health. Tyler has also achieved four examination credits toward the distinguished honor of an Associate in The Society of Actuaries (ASA).
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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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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