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Benefit Commerce Group Recognized as Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite

Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, is proud to announce that the company has been officially recognized as a Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite by the Blue Zones Project Scottsdale.

February 28, 2025

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BCG Named Among "Best Places To Work"

Phoenix, the 5th largest city in the U.S., now has its list of Best Places to Work.

December 12, 2024

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Pioneering Retirement Solutions for Head Start Programs and Nonprofits

At Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company, we are excited to announce a major milestone in our mission to provide tailored retirement solutions to non-profit organizations: the launch of the Head Start Retirement Program Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).

November 14, 2024

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Benefit Commerce Group Launches Re-Designed Website for Enhanced Client Experience

New site offers streamlined access to employee benefits, property & casualty insurance, and retirement plan services information

October 29, 2024

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11th Annual Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking & HR Symposium

Scottsdale, AZ, June 6, 2024 – The 11th Annual AZ Employee Benefits Benchmarking, Healthcare & HR Symposium held today at the Arizona Biltmore provided a wealth of information for employers on trends and strategies for improving the quality and controlling costs of employee benefits.

June 6, 2024

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Benefit Commerce Group & 13 Clients Receive Healthiest Employers Awards; BCG Again Ranked #1 in Its Category

Scottsdale, AZ, April 18, 2024 – Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, announced that 10 of its clients and BCG itself received Top 10 honors in the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Healthiest Employers program. A total of 13 clients of BCG received awards.

April 18, 2024

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BCG Ranks 7th in ‘Best Places to Work’

BCG Ranks 7th in ‘Best Places to Work’ for the 7th year.

December 14, 2023

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Fraser Group Joins Alera Group, as Part of BCG Retirement Plan Services Division

Scottsdale, AZ, December 12, 2023 – Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, is pleased to announce that Fraser Group, a retirement plan services firm based in Scottsdale, has joined Alera Group. BCG provides diversified services across employee benefits, commercial property and casualty insurance, and retirement plan services.

December 12, 2023

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BCG’s Austin Schwartz Attains APRI Designation

Scottsdale, AZ, October 3, 2023 – Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company, (BCG) is proud to announce that Austin Schwartz has recently obtained the prestigious APRI (Accredited Professional in Risk & Insurance) designation. Austin is Vice President, Risk Management, of BCG’s Property and Casualty Division.

October 3, 2023

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Corporate News

Alera Group Appoints Talicia Bashford as Managing Director of the Midwest Region

Deerfield, IL (March 11, 2025) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced that Talicia Bashford has been appointed as Managing Director of the Midwest region, effective immediately.

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Alera Group Expands Employee Benefits and Property and Casualty Offerings with The Insurance Center

Deerfield, IL (February 25, 2025) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced that employee benefits and property and casualty insurance firm The Insurance Center (TIC) has joined Alera Group.

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Alera Group Names Brad Mandacina as Senior Vice President, National Specialty Practices Leader

Brad Mandacina has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, National Specialty Practices Leader.

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