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Building a Brand Begins with Passion: UGG Founder

He started with $500 in capital in 1978.



He used passion, entrepreneurship and energy to build one of the world’s most recognizable brands.

November 18, 2022

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Employee Benefits

9/11 Fire Chief Richard Picciotto on the Value of Training and Leadership

We each remember where we were on Sept. 11, 2001.

At today’s Accelerent/Benefit Commerce Group Breakfast Event, Chief Richard Picciotto, Fire Department of New York, talked about his day on that Sept. 11th and how he relied on preparation and effective leadership when confronted with this enormous adversity.

September 30, 2022

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Employee Benefits

Scott Wood Profiled as Inspiring Leader in IE Magazine

We are very pleased to share with you a recent profile in IE Magazine that highlights the success and culture of Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company.

September 22, 2022

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Employee Benefits

AmyK Hutchens at Accelerent Breakfast -- LIFE. HAPPENS. ONE. CONVERSATION. AT. A. TIME.

Want to know how to confidently lead tough conversations at work and at home without saying something you regret? It’s called the power of profitable conversations, and that’s what AmyK Hutchens taught attendees at the Accelerent Breakfast on June 10th.

June 10, 2022

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Employee Benefits

Our 2022 AZ Benefits Benchmarking Results Announced!

Our 9th Annual AZ Benefits Benchmarking Results Breakfast Seminar on June 2nd was a great opportunity for employers to review the benchmarking data and new trends and strategies for employee benefits. They also heard about the importance of their workplace culture from our keynote speaker.

June 2, 2022

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Employee Benefits

John Register at Accelerent Breakfast — Hurdle Adversity: Embrace Your New Normal Mindset

Many people deal with adversity, but not very many have created a “new normal” that has had a global impact. John Register has!

April 8, 2022

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Employee Benefits

Accelerent Breakfast Featured Merril Hoge: Excellence is not an act, but a habit

Three words have guided Merril Hoge’s successes in life since he was 8 years old: FIND A WAY!

February 17, 2022

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Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits, Prescription Drugs and the Importance of Benchmarking

Benchmarking — the process of comparing benefits among companies of similar size, industry and geographic location — is a vital exercise in designing an employee benefits program that enables a company to compete and retain talent without damaging the bottom line.

January 27, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Your Guide to a Competitive, Cost-Efficient Employee Benefits Program

Alera Group’s recently released "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" is a report designed to help you make informed decisions on designing a state-of-the-industry program that attracts and retains talented workers while guarding against the inefficiencies that drive up benefits spend — especially on healthcare and prescription drugs.

January 21, 2025

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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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