About Us
Since 1999, SIG, an employee benefits firm, has been dedicated to partnering with our clients and providing exceptional customer service. The inspirational basis for our operating business principles is: “If you take care of Baltimore, Baltimore will take care of you.” This philosophy has instilled itself in our culture and practice of all employees. SIG has years of industry experience, which has given us an edge over the competition in the vast wealth of knowledge and resources we have gathered. Our employees are passionate about helping and forming long-lasting relationships with others, and when you partner with us, we become a true extension of your company.
In 2017, SIG and 23 other like- minded, entrepreneurial firms came together to form Alera Group. Since then, Alera Group has grown to become the 11th largest independent insurance and financial services firm in the nation with over 4,000 employees, 180 firms, and thousands of clients across the country.
In 2023, we officially began embracing the Alera Group brand. What remains consistent is holding our clients at the core of our business; we focus on bringing personalized solutions, expanding our capabilities, and deepening our resources nationally.
Mission
We go the extra mile to help navigate the healthcare system and marketplace for our clients in order to advise them on the creation of comprehensive benefits plans that align with their core values to maximize their investment while controlling their costs. Our team-oriented approach allows us to become an extension of our clients’ HR departments. Through our vast knowledge and resource base, we keep our clients educated and well informed with the ever-changing healthcare regulations and marketplace.
Core Values
In order to create the organizational culture we desire, we embrace and embody the following core values:
- Partnership
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Passion
- Collaboration
- Excellence
Meet Our Team
People you can count on. People you can trust.
Paul McMahon
Associate
Paul joined the firm in 2011 and is an Associate. Paul works with group clients of all sizes in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Virginia area. He is responsible for the financial management and forecasting for their employee benefit plans. Prior to the firm, Paul was a Partner of Group Benefit Solutions, which he founded in 2004. Paul holds a Bachelors degree from Bloomsburg University as well as a Life and Health license.
John Moorhead
Account Executive
John joined the firm in 2019 as an Account Executive. He has over 19 years’ experience in the employee benefits sector. John specializes in designing benefit programs that engage employees through education, communication and properly aligned incentives. The goal is to create an environment in which everyone is not only engaged in controlling benefit costs but also focused on being healthy, happy and productive employees. Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a consultant at benefit brokerage firms in the Mid - Atlantic region. He also has past experience working for a national insurance carrier as a large group Sales Representative. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Salisbury University as well as Life and Health licenses in Maryland and Virginia.
Brian Morehead
Senior Vice President
Brian is an Employee Benefits Advisor who enjoys evaluating data, reviewing emerging trends and is passionate about helping his clients create and achieve their ideal employee benefits program. Brian and his team focus on Mid-Market employers who are interested in being leaders in providing plans that improve employee health, engagement, employee retention and firm value.
Brian’s career has evolved over the last 20 year from actuarial underwriting work, financial forecasting, and sales to serving as a lead advisor for his clients in reviewing and recommending transformative benefit designs.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (a true Cinderella story when they beat the #1 seed in 2018's March Madness) as well as a Life and Health license in Maryland.
Chris Mottley
Regional Vice President of Finance
Chris joined the firm in 2018 and brings over 25 years of experience working with high growth healthcare service companies. Chris is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial related activities of the firm. Prior to joining SIG, Chris served as CFO for WellDoc, a digital health company focused on solutions to manage chronic disease. Chris also served as CFO of HealthPRO Rehabilitation, a high growth private equity backed national provider of rehabilitation services. Before HealthPRO, he served as a Director with EDG Partners, LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, supporting portfolio investments in pharmacy, hospice and rehabilitation therapy. Prior to EDG, Chris held various accounting and financial roles over a 12-year period with Centennial HealthCare and worked in the Audit Practice of BDO Seidman, LLP. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia.
Community Service
Paying it Forward is a core component at our firm. Our culture thrives on community involvement where we proudly support our clients, employees and the communities in which we live and work.
We empower our employees to “pay it forward” by fostering a sense of purpose and providing opportunities for impact in our community. One way we do this is by supporting causes and initiatives proposed by our team and providing opportunities to serve the
We empower our employees to “pay it forward” by fostering a sense of purpose and providing opportunities for impact in our community. One way we do this is by supporting causes and initiatives proposed by our team and providing opportunities to serve the wider world. We believe having a culture that encourages serving and giving is a significant contributor to life and career fulfillment, which enhances our overall wellbeing. With the help from our Culture Committee, we have the opportunity to serve our community together with multiple planned events each year.
We strive to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We are proud to support our clients and friends of the firm in their mission and their organizations that help create meaningful, lasting change in our community. Interested in us serving your
We strive to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We are proud to support our clients and friends of the firm in their mission and their organizations that help create meaningful, lasting change in our community.
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EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Preparing for Open Enrollment: How to Engage and Educate Your Employees on Their Total Benefits Package
In this session, our experts will share guidance on setting yourself up for success during Open Enrollment.
August 21, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Q3 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
September 9, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Q4 2025 Quarterly Compliance Webinar
Alera Group's quarterly employee benefits compliance roundup will help you stay current on the latest national regulatory developments impacting employers.
November 4, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: IRS Issues Affordability Percentage Adjustment for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Rev. Proc. 2025-25, which contains the inflation adjusted amounts for 2026 used to determine whether employer-sponsored coverage is “affordable” for purposes of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility provisions and premium tax credit program.
July 23, 2025
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Employee Benefits
Legal Alert: Enforcement of the HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule Vacated Nationwide
On June 18, 2025, a federal district court in Texas vacated a significant portion of the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (“Final Rule”), which was implemented on April 24, 2024, on a nationwide basis. The Final Rule, which was implemented in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (effectively overturning Roe v. Wade), was intended to protect the ability of individuals to receive reproductive health care when the care is provided lawfully under the circumstances without risk of an individual’s identity or health information being disclosed for purposes of state criminal, civil or administrative investigations (or for imposing liability related to lawfully providing or obtaining reproductive healthcare).
July 21, 2025
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Legal Alert: Employee Benefits Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed a reconciliation bill (the “Reconciliation Act”) previously named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but subsequently redesignated “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.”
July 8, 2025
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Benchmarking: How Do Your Organization’s Employee Benefits Offerings Stack Up?
For the sixth consecutive year, Alera Group is offering a valuable piece of market intelligence: our Healthcare and Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report. We’ll introduce the 2025 edition on its release date, June 26, with a one-hour webinar beginning at 1 p.m. CT.
June 5, 2025
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