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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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BCG Holds First Flagstaff AZ Employee Benefits Benchmarking Results Event

Flagstaff, AZ, July 28, 2023 – The results of the 10th annual Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking Survey of mid-size employers (10-5,000 employees) were presented today at the Doubletree. This is the first benchmarking results event held in Flagstaff by Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group company, with 40+ attendees. Highlights include:

July 28, 2023

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Corporate News

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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Alera Group Bolsters Property and Casualty Business with Kaplansky Insurance Agency

Deerfield, IL (February 11, 2025) — Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, today announced that property and casualty insurance firm Kaplansky Insurance Agency joined Alera Group effective January 1, 2025.

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Alera Group Makes Key Leadership Appointments Across Regional and Property & Casualty Teams

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.

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