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Karin Landry Named ICCIE Fellow at 2026 VCIA Conference

Spring Consulting Group, an Alera Group Company, is proud to announce that Karin Landry has been named an ICCIE Fellow, […]

Blog - August 14, 2026

Employer Questionnaire: Evaluating and Implementing a Leave Planning Tool

Use this checklist to assess the fit, readiness, and implementation requirements of a leave planning tool. For each item, check […]

Blog - August 4, 2026

Point Solution Spotlight: Employer Strategies for Menopause Support

Menopause support has rapidly shifted from a taboo topic to a fast-growing area of interest in an employer’s benefits offering, […]

Blog - June 10, 2026

Home Diagnostic Testing: What Employers Need to Know Now

Implications for Cost, Care Quality, and Employee Engagement At-home diagnostic testing has shifted from a convenience to a standard part […]

Blog - May 28, 2026

Rethinking Pension Risk Transfer: A Better Way Forward

Pension risk transfer (PRT) strategies, particularly buy-ins and buy-outs, have become a cornerstone for organizations looking to reduce pension-related risk […]

Blog - May 19, 2026

Digital Payments: Redefining the Standard for Insurance Claims

The Rise of Digital Payments When a disability or paid leave claim is filed, it is rarely just an administrative […]

Blog - May 8, 2026

MSL Market Analysis: Claims and Premium Trends

Overview The medical stop-loss market is experiencing significant upheaval as claim frequency and severity reach unprecedented levels. These developments have […]

Blog - May 4, 2026

The Rise of Leave Planning Tools: Innovation, AI Opportunity, and the Evolving Risk Landscape for Employers

Overview Leave planning is becoming a central component of absence management strategy. As workforce expectations evolve and leave programs grow […]

Blog - April 9, 2026

Navigating Risk in a Changing World: Highlights from CICA’s 2026 Annual Conference

The 2026 CICA International Conference once again proved why it is the premier gathering for the captive industry, bringing together […]

Blog, Event Recaps - March 18, 2026