Alera Group - Arizona, formerly Benefit Commerce Group, Ranked 2nd in Phoenix Healthiest Employers

Alera Group – Arizona, formerly Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), is proud to announce it has been named the 2nd Healthiest Employer in Arizona in its category by the Phoenix Business Journal and Healthiest Employers®. This distinguished honor recognizes the company’s ongoing commitment to creating a culture of wellbeing, balance, and support for its employees.

This year’s recognition marks six consecutive years Alera Group - Arizona has ranked in the Top 2, including three consecutive years as the No. 1 Healthiest Employer in its category. The honor also reflects the company’s broader impact across Arizona’s employer community, with 16 Alera Group clients named finalists and 10 earning Top 10 rankings in their respective categories.

This recognition marks an important milestone in Alera Group – Arizona’s continued focus on employee wellbeing, both physical and mental, through innovative programs, thoughtful planning, and a people-first culture.

“This recognition is meaningful because it reflects the kind of workplace we have intentionally built together,” said Scott Wood, Managing Partner of Alera Group - Arizona and Managing Director of Alera Group’s West and Northwest Regions. “We believe the organization should take care of our employees first. When employees feel supported, valued, and healthy, they are better able to take care of our clients, and when we take great care of our clients, the business takes care of itself.”

The Healthiest Employers® award evaluates organizations across six key wellbeing categories: Culture and Leadership Commitment, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. Scoring is based on employee participation, program impact, and innovation.

Wellbeing programs and initiatives that helped Alera Group – Arizona stand out include:

• A personalized wellbeing program offering coaching, livestream workout classes, and webinars on topics such as sleep, stress, and nutrition 
• Official Blue Zones Approved™ Worksite recognition through Blue Zones Project Scottsdale 
• A fourth-quarter stress reduction program tailored to the busiest season of the year 
• Flexible workplace options and remote-friendly policies 
• Paid parent-child bonding leave and generous paid time off policies 
• A Cares Committee that organizes nonprofit engagement and volunteer activities 
• Diversity and inclusion efforts designed to foster a welcoming workplace for all 
• Team celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and personal milestones 
• And, of course, a beloved Bring Your Dog to Work policy 

This recognition reinforces Alera Group – Arizona’s belief that employee wellbeing is not a perk. It is a business imperative.

About Alera Group
Alera Group is an independent financial services firm with approximately $1.6 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 4,600 colleagues offer 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. For more information on Alera Group - Arizona, call us at 480-515-5010.

Natalie Beck

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Natalie.Beck@aleragroup.com