About Us
Group Benefits LLC is an independent, national insurance and financial services firm created through the merger of like-minded, high-performing, entrepreneurial firms across the United States.
Why work with 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.
Meet Our Team
Dawn Camp
Account ManagerDawn became a Alera Group formerly Group Benefits LLC team member in 2018 as an Account Manager. Dawn previously held several administrative roles in the healthcare industry. Her skills in organizing details and identifying and solving potential issues provides a valuable level of support for the entire team. Dawn’s willingness to jump in and assist with all areas of the business enables GBLLC to provide the very best for our clients.
Danielle Capilla
Vice President of Compliance, Employee BenefitsDanielle is a Vice President and the Director of Compliance for Alera’s Employee Benefits division. She previously served as the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Operations and Chief Compliance officer at United Benefit Advisors (UBA). Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University. She worked as a Senior Writer Analyst at Wolters Kluwer and as a Law Clerk at Clifford Law Offices.
Danielle graduated with a B.A. in Sociology, History, and Business at Tulane University. She earned her JD in Health Law from DePaul University College of Law.
Diane Coleman
Chief Operating OfficerDiane joined Alera Group formerly Group Benefits LLC in 2010 bringing a multi-faceted background in Human Resource Management and Employee Benefits that has enhanced the scope of the company. She serves as Chief Operating Officer overseeing the administrative and operational functions including project management and process design. With over 20 years as a licensed professional in the insurance industry, Diane ensures that Alera Group formerly Group Benefits LLC provides the best-in-class service to our clients.
Andrea Davis
Director of WellbeingAndrea brings over 15 years of experience in management consulting and strategic solutions. As the Director of Wellbeing, she is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive wellbeing strategies for existing and prospective clients. She provides assistance and support to clients by developing personalized programs that fit clients’ unique needs, including wellbeing program implementation, committee development and promotion/marketing of their programs to encourage participation.
Andrea conducts program analysis and generates reports related to program participation, health assessment and client utilization. She interfaces with our Chief Medical Officer to leverage clinical and analytic data in support of Alera Group's health management solutions. She is a certified Health and Nutrition Counselor through SUNY Purchase and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, as well as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Andrea graduated with a BS in Engineering from Cornell University.
Resources
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce
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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Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?
In this session, our experts will discuss how captive solutions work and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.
April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Q2 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
May 6, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Insights
Employee Benefits
The Market for Employee Benefits in 2025
Join Alera Group on January 16 from 1-2 p.m. CT as we highlight the key findings in our "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and discuss how trends in employee benefits may affect your business' offerings. The insights we’ll share and the questions we’ll answer will help you determine your benefits strategy for the months ahead.
January 6, 2025
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New ACA-Related Laws Provide More Flexibility to Employers
On Monday, December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law two bills, H.R. 3797 (the Paperwork Reduction Act) and H.R. 3801 (the Employer Reporting Improvement Act), which will positively impact applicable large employers (ALEs) and other entities required to furnish Forms 1095-B or 1095-C to individuals.
January 2, 2025
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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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IRS Releases PCORI Fee For Plan Years Ending Before October 1, 2025
The IRS has released Notice 2024-83, which sets the applicable PCORI fee for plan years ending between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, at $3.47 per covered life.
December 12, 2024
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