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
Read moreFlagstaff, 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
Read moreScottsdale, AZ, June 8, 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 Arizona Biltmore. Highlights include:
June 8, 2023
Read moreWe are very pleased to announce that 16 of our clients received Healthiest Employers awards today—and 10 of them (and Benefit Commerce Group, too!) received Top 10 honors in their respective categories!
April 18, 2023
Read moreScottsdale, AZ, February 15th, 2023 – The employee benefits consulting firm known as Fendley Benefits is changing its name to Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company. This change is effective February 15th. Fendley Benefits has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in September of 2021.
February 15, 2023
Read moreBenefit Commerce Group (BCG) was recognized in the Phoenix “Best Places to Work” competition.
December 9, 2022
Read moreThe commercial property and casualty consulting firm known as Schwartz Insurance Agency, which is part of Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company, is rebranding as BCG’s Property & Casualty Division. This change was effective September 1st. The firm has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in November of 2021.
September 12, 2022
Read moreScottsdale, AZ, [July 14, 2022] – Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group company, is pleased to announce that DFG 401(k) Advisors, a retirement plan services firm based in Phoenix, has joined Alera Group.
July 14, 2022
Read moreChandler, AZ, July 1, 2022 – The employee benefits consulting firm known as Cambridge Benefit Solutions is changing its name to Benefit Commerce Group (BCG), an Alera Group Company. This change is effective July 1st. Cambridge has been a division of Benefit Commerce Group since joining Alera Group in April of 2020.
July 1, 2022
Read moreDeerfield, IL (July 23, 2025) — Alera Group’s 2025 Property and Casualty Market Update, building on insights from its annual December Market Outlook and real-time industry data, highlights continued stabilization in the U.S. insurance market and signs of softening following several years of significant rate increases.
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Sixth annual report reveals growth in level-funding, supplemental benefits, and pharmacy cost controls
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To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alera Group, a top national insurance and financial services firm, has published its 2025 Mental Health Awareness Toolkit.
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