Alera’s Blue to succeed Levitz as CEO in JanuaryUS insurance broker Alera Group has announced that president Jim Blue will take over as CEO effective 1 January 2025, succeeding Alan Levitz, who will become executive chairman.
Alera names former McGriff COO Samuel as EVP national operationsIllinois-based independent insurance agency Alera Group has appointed former McGriff COO Kyle Samuel as executive vice president of national operations.
Alera bolsters healthcare capabilities with CLS dealAlera Group has strengthened its healthcare offering with the acquisition of medical malpractice focused CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists.
Alera adds Miami’s Wilson, Washburn & Forster Insurance to ranksAlera Group has announced its ninth acquisition of 2023 after the acquisitive retail agency consolidator confirmed it has added Miami, Florida-based Wilson, Washburn & Forster Insurance (WWFI) to its roster.
Alera acquires NJ transportation specialist CapstoneRetail agency consolidator Alera Group has added transportation specialist Capstone Insurance Services to its growing ranks, its eighth acquisition announced this year.
Alera hires AJG’s Ballantyne as MD for the WestAlera Group has brought in Cynthia Ballantyne from Arthur J Gallagher as managing director of its West region, an area of the US that stretches across California, Arizona and Nevada.
Alera buys the John Hackney AgencyRetail agency consolidator Alera Group has continued its acquisition activity with a deal to buy John Hackney Agency, a firm offering home, auto, life and commercial insurance as well as financial services.
Alera acquires Georgia agency Sutter McLellan & GilbreathPrivate equity-backed broker consolidator Alera Group has acquired Sutter McLellan & Gilbreath, a Georgia-based independent insurance agency offering employee benefits and property casualty insurance programs.