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Cleveland, OH (4/3/2023) – Benefit Advisors Network (BAN) – an international network of progressive and visionary employee benefit brokers and consulting firms from across the United States and Canada – and the National Benefits Center (NBC), are spinning off from Alera Group, a top independent, national insurance and wealth services firm, to become an independent organization. Perry Braun, who previously held the role of BAN’s Executive Director, will lead the organization moving forward.
Most recently serving as Managing Director of Business Consulting at Alera Group, Braun will acquire BAN from Alera Group. Effective April 1, 2023, Braun will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of BAN. He will use his extensive expertise to oversee the transition of BAN to an independently owned company.
Prior to joining Alera Group, Braun was part of the team that helped launch Alera Group in 2017. In his role as Managing Director of Business Consulting, he focused on a number of key initiatives, including working with managing partners to improve business performance contributing directly to stronger results, and partnering with the property casualty team to build a new premium finance program for Alera Group’s Property & Casualty partners.
“I’m very excited for BAN’s next chapter and even more excited to be back working with the team, members, and partners,” says Perry Braun, President and Chief Executive Officer of BAN.
“Becoming an autonomous and independent organization after five years as part of Alera Group will mutually benefit both companies and allow BAN to ramp up and re-focus on providing members with the resources they need to deliver standout services to their clients,” says Braun.
Braun continues, “As the market continues to evolve and change, so must our way of looking at our industry. The strategic actions we are taking now will provide the opportunity for a long-term sustainable company.”
BAN intentionally limits membership to the “best of the best” in their respective markets. The organizational philosophy of collaboration while providing world-class resources, such as preferred pricing arrangements and direct access to underwriters, has helped its members continue to grow. To become a member, companies have to pass a stringent screening process that includes scrutiny of the firm’s business ethics, industry knowledge, and commitment to providing the highest quality services.
About Benefit Advisors Network
Founded in 2002, BAN is an exclusive, premier, international network of independent, employee benefit brokerage and consulting companies. BAN delivers industry-leading tools, technology, and expertise to U.S. and Canadian member firms so that they can deliver optimum results to their employee benefit customers. BAN intentionally limits membership because of the highly collaborative interactions. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.benefitadvisorsnetwork.com or follow them on LinkedIn.