Alera Group Insights

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Alera Group Welcomes Christopher Tamoney as Senior Sales Consultant

Alera Group is excited to announce the appointment of Christopher Tamoney as Senior Sales Consultant.

August 23, 2024

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Alera Group Welcomes New Senior Sales Consultant with Strong Background in Sales and Engineering

Alera Group is pleased to announce the addition of Mitchel Winterhalter to its esteemed team as a Senior Sales Consultant.

July 22, 2024

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EBLI and FMLA Liability

Discover how Employee Benefits Liability Insurance (EBLI) shields employers from FMLA-related legal and financial risks. Learn about its coverage for legal defense costs, wrongful acts protection, and comprehensive risk management benefits. Ensure compliance and peace of mind with EBLI, a critical asset in safeguarding your organization.

June 24, 2024

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Personal Insurance

Dealer, insurance agency and buyer requirements for MA auto purchases

Massachusetts requires road vehicles to be registered, and registration requires insurance. So if you’re purchasing a vehicle for yourself or your family, you need to make sure your insurance agent is aware. Failure to insure can result in penalties including license suspension, fines ranging from $500 to $5,000, and even jail time.

May 20, 2024

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Corporate Insight

Employee Benefits

Are You Prepared to Comply With the New Mental Health Parity Final Rule in 2025?

On September 9, 2024, the DOL, IRS and HHS released a final rule for the Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA Final Rule). The MHPAEA Final Rule is similar to the proposed rule released on July 25, 2023, with some marked differences. While the MHPAEA Final Rule is effective as of November 22, 2024, the requirements become enforceable at different times. Most apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, with other requirements becoming enforceable for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

October 25, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Legal Alert: IRS Adjusts Health Flexible Spending Account and Other Benefit Limits for 2025

On October 22, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2024-40, which increases the health flexible spending account (FSA) salary reduction contribution limit to $3,300 for plan years beginning in 2025, an increase of $100 from 2024.

October 23, 2024

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Property and Casualty

5 P&C Insurance Tips for Public Sector Entities

Public sector entities — including counties, cities, town villages, local law enforcement and special service districts — offer vital services to our communities. They also face growing challenges, some from the constituencies they serve, as they navigate heightened public scrutiny, shrinking budgets and inflation. In this challenging environment, having a comprehensive property and casualty (P&C) insurance program, supported by a strong risk management strategy, is more crucial than ever.

October 8, 2024

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