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
Read moreBCG’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
Read moreBCG 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
Read more10th Annual Arizona Employee Benefits Benchmarking Results
Scottsdale, 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 moreHealthiest Employers Honors 16 of Our Clients & BCG Achieves #1 Ranking–AGAIN!
We 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 moreFendley Benefits in Flagstaff Changes Its Name to Benefit Commerce Group
Scottsdale, 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 moreBCG Ranks 6th in ‘Best Places to Work’
Benefit Commerce Group (BCG) was recognized in the Phoenix “Best Places to Work” competition.
December 9, 2022
Read moreSchwartz Insurance Rebrands as BCG’s Property & Casualty Division
The 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 moreCorporate News
Alera Group Appoints Veteran Finance Leader Mark Hammond as Chief Financial Officer
Mark Hammond will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on November 17, 2025.
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P&C Market Update: U.S. Insurance Industry Shows Greater Stability and Moderating Rate Increases
Deerfield, 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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Alera Group’s 2025 Healthcare and Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report: Employers Face Ongoing Cost Pressures, Shift Plan Design and Funding Strategies
Sixth annual report reveals growth in level-funding, supplemental benefits, and pharmacy cost controls
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