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Alera Group Bolsters Transportation Insurance Offerings with Acquisition of Capstone
Deerfield, IL (March 28, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Capstone Insurance Services, LLC, an independent insurance agency that offers personalized programs to simplify insurance solutions for the... Find out more »
Legal Alert: The Impact of Missing Payroll on Employee Benefits
As we face a potential banking crisis after the collapse of the Silicon Valley and Signature Banks, this seems like an opportune time to address the potential ramifications of a company’s inability to meet its payroll obligations. Missing payroll has multiple ramifications under both state... Find out more »
Property Insurance Update: Market Hardens in CAT-Prone Areas
A new analysis examining 2023 Property Insurance renewals signals a continued hard market for property and casualty insurers and brokers. The Commercial Property Update, an amendment to Alera Group’s 2023 Property and Casualty Market Outlook, focuses solely on Commercial Property Insurance... Find out more »
Legal Alert: Most Employers Are Required to File Electronic Information Returns Beginning in 2024
On February 21, 2023, the IRS released Final Rules amending the existing requirements related to mandatory e-filing of information returns, including Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, among others. The final rules are effective for all applicable returns due on or after January 1, 2024. While... Find out more »
Alera Group Adds PEO Spectrum in Latest Acquisition
Deerfield, IL (February 23, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of PEO Spectrum, an HR specialist that provides the country's first professional employer organization (PEO) comparison service.
“PEO... Find out more »
PropertyCasualty360 Features Alera Group’s Englert on P&C Market Conditions
In the three years of its publication, Alera Group’s annual Property and Casualty Market Outlook has received enthusiastic and grateful praise from clients who have come to rely on its insights and guidance in making insurance decisions. The report’s respect within the property and... Find out more »
Legal Alert: President Biden Announces Anticipated End of COVID-19 National and Public Health Emergencies
On January 30, 2023, President Biden issued a Statement of Administration Policy announcing his intent to extend the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies (collectively, “COVID-19 emergencies”) set to expire on March 1 and April 11, respectively, until May 11,... Find out more »
Alera Group Accelerates Growth with Appointment of Two Regional Managing Directors
Deerfield, IL (February 1, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, announced today the appointment of two regional managing directors: Christopher “Chris” Hayes and Richard “Ricky” Levitz. In their new roles, Hayes and Levitz... Find out more »
Alera Group Adds John Hackney Agency
Deerfield, IL (January 26, 2023)—Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth management firm, announced today the acquisition of John Hackney Agency, an insurance agency offering home, auto, life and commercial insurance in addition to financial services.... Find out more »
Alera Group Grows with Acquisition of Collective:Choice Insurance Solutions
Deerfield, IL (January 24, 2023) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and wealth services firm, today announced the acquisition of Collective:Choice Insurance Solutions, one of the top five enrolling agencies for Covered California, which offers a free service that connects... Find out more »
