Alera Group Makes Key Leadership Appointments Across Regional and Property & Casualty Teams
January 23, 2025
Deerfield, IL (January 23, 2025) — Alera Group, a top independent national insurance and financial services firm, today announced three strategic leadership moves to drive growth, enhance service delivery and expand capabilities for businesses of all sizes. The appointments will contribute to the continued performance of our Northeast region and enhancements to our Property and Casualty (P&C) practice.
Mark Englert has been appointed Managing Director of the Northeast Region, where he will lead efforts to enhance operational efficiency, expand market presence and implement strategies that meet the evolving needs of regional clients. In this elevated role, Englert will work closely with Alera Group’s executive team, Employee Benefits and P&C practice leaders, and regional offices to enhance growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships and further integrate services. A key leader within Alera Group, Englert’s expertise in shaping client-focused strategies, driving organic growth and building high-performing teams will continue to fuel success throughout the Northeast region.
Justin Foa has been named Executive Vice President, National Practice Leader for P&C, responsible for unifying the practice’s nationwide strategy, ensuring consistency in service delivery while equipping both the sales and service teams with the tools needed to address complex client challenges. Foa’s expertise will help shape the P&C practice with the goal of maximizing the dissemination and implementation of Alera Group’s specialized solutions, leveraging industry relationships and implementing innovative technology to best advise clients with increasingly industry-specific risk management needs.
Joining the P&C practice as Senior Vice President, Director of Small Commercial Business, Ben Lemann will oversee the development of a dedicated platform tailored to the needs of small business clients. This new initiative aligns with Alera Group’s broader strategy to deliver targeted solutions for this vital market segment while maintaining a comprehensive approach to property and casualty services.
“Mark, Justin and Ben are proven leaders who bring results,” said Gary Piantedosi, President of Alera Group. “Mark has been instrumental in shaping P&C solutions while building an exceptional team, consistently driving growth and excellence on a national scale and will bring those same skills to all practices in the Northeast region. Justin’s deep industry knowledge and operational acumen will align our P&C practice to deliver measurable outcomes for our clients. Ben’s addition expands services for small commercial clients, ensuring they receive strategic focus and dedicated support tailored to their needs. Together, Justin and Ben are driving the future of our P&C offerings.”
With the insurance market facing rising premiums, increased claims costs and evolving client expectations, Alera Group is focused on delivering innovative solutions to help clients navigate increasing industry complexities. The appointments of Englert, Foa and Lemann ensure that Alera Group remains agile and equipped to address these challenges head-on.
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About Alera Group
Alera Group is an independent financial services firm with $1.4 billion in gross revenue, offering comprehensive property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, wealth services and retirement plan solutions to clients nationwide. Working collaboratively across specialties and across the country, Alera Group’s team of more than 4,400 colleagues offers unique solutions, personalized services and proactive insights to help ensure each client’s business and personal success. For more information, visit aleragroup.com and follow us on LinkedIn.