About Us
The Alera Group Sheveport team offers the highest quality of employer-sponsored group insurance services in the region. Our team of professionals possesses an intricate knowledge of the employee benefits industry and health care financing. We are positioned to help companies in all aspects of their employee benefits and other executive management issues. Our objective is to assist you in saving money while guiding you through the ever-increasingly complex world that the employee benefits industry has become.
Most of our large and mid-market clients enjoy the flexibility of partial self-funding and take advantage of our expertise of this complex funding arrangement. Trying to work through the maze of intricacies that make self-funding solutions work requires a vast and technical knowledge of health care financing and the third-party administrators that bring innovative products to the market. Our staff also works with an array of health insurance carriers to ensure that you receive the benefits and services for which you are paying.
Staying abreast of the myriad of employee benefit compliance issues is an enormous task. In the current political landscape, more complex mandates are certainly forthcoming. Part of our mission is to keep you informed of these changes so you can focus on managing your business operations. We have the expertise and resources to help your company maintain compliance in this ever-changing environment.
Do you ever wish there were more hours in a day? Partnering with the right benefits administration platform may help you feel like there are more hours in your work day. By offering your company’s benefits in a digital package, for both new hire enrollment as well as your annual open enrollment process, you can streamline your daily duties, modernize the employee experience and educate your employees about the benefits that you are offering them, so that they can make informed choices.
Meet Our Team
Amanda Hamilton
Branch President
Amanda brings more than 30 years of industry experience advising organizations on Employee Benefits and Property and Casualty strategies across complex, multi‑state environments. She has a strong track record of helping mid‑ to large‑market employers manage risk, control costs, and align workforce strategies with long‑term business goals.
Known for a consultative, relationship‑driven approach, Amanda partners closely with clients to deliver practical, results‑focused solutions that support sustainable growth. Her work is grounded in building strong advisory teams, fostering carrier relationships, and creating measurable value through thoughtful risk management and benefits planning. She is actively engaged in industry leadership and is recognized as a trusted advisor who helps organizations navigate complexity with confidence. Amanda completed her education at Southeastern University.
LinkedInJason Weinland
Benefits Consultant
Jason specializes in small and mid-market self-insurance, helping organizations design and manage strategies that balance cost control with effective employee benefit solutions. He brings deep industry experience, including prior leadership as a partner at Employee Benefit Services, which became the largest independent third-party administrator in the Gulf States.
Jason is known for his strategic approach and ability to guide clients through complex benefit structures with clarity and confidence. He works closely with organizations to align benefit strategies with their financial and operational priorities, delivering thoughtful, practical solutions. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University and an MBA from Centenary College of Louisiana.
In 2009, Jason founded the consulting firm and agency jweinland Group Benefits, now Alera Group, Inc.
LinkedInRobbie Kemper
Benefits Consultant
Robbie is a seasoned benefits professional with more than 25 years of experience advising mid‑ to large‑size organizations on strategic employee benefits solutions.
He brings deep industry knowledge and a consultative approach focused on developing tailored strategies and building long‑term client relationships. His background includes roles in account management and sales with Health Plus of Louisiana and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, followed by a transition to the brokerage side of the industry, where he has continued to expand his expertise and client impact. Known for his commitment to service and trusted guidance, he helps clients navigate complex benefits decisions with confidence.
Robbie earned his undergraduate degree from Centenary College, where he played baseball on scholarship, and later signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Havard Yerger
Benefits Consultant
Havard Yerger, FSA, MAAA, specializes in actuarial and underwriting services, with a focus on self-funded groups and stop loss strategies. He brings extensive experience guiding organizations through complex risk and funding decisions, helping clients achieve financial stability and long-term sustainability in their benefit programs.
His previous leadership roles, including serving as CFO at Health Plus of Louisiana, contribute to a well-rounded perspective across both financial management and client advisory. Known for his analytical approach and strategic insight, Havard is a trusted resource for structuring effective, data-driven solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).
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Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Open Enrollment That Works: Why Employees Do Not Engage — and How Modern Communications Drive Better Choices
Practical communication strategies to strengthen open enrollment effectiveness and employee decision-making.
August 18, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
The Compliance Pathway Q3
Don't miss this ongoing opportunity to ensure you comply with current regulations and are prepared for what's ahead.
September 2, 2026 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Point Solutions, Proven: Why Vendor Sprawl Fails — and How to Identify What Actually Drives Impact
A clearer framework for sorting through point solutions to determine where investment may—or may not—deliver value.
September 15, 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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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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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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What the 2026 Benchmarking Data Reveals — and Why It Matters Now
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, Alera Group will host Benchmarking That Drives Decisions: Why Averages Mislead — and What Best-in-Class Data Reveals, a live webinar designed for HR, finance and executive leaders involved in benefits planning, budgeting and long-term strategy.
June 11, 2026
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