Oregon Health Care Association Expands Partnership with Alera Group and Propel Insurance to Deliver Comprehensive Employee Benefits and Risk Solutions

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) has endorsed Alera Group as its Employee Benefits partner, complementing OHCA's existing endorsement of Propel Insurance, an Alera Group Company, for Property and Casualty insurance. Together, Alera Group and Propel Insurance will provide OHCA members with coordinated benefits and risk solutions designed specifically for senior care organizations.

OHCA has advanced high-quality long-term care in Oregon for more than 75 years through education and effective advocacy for its members and the residents they serve.

"The demand for long-term care is growing in Oregon. OHCA's members need high-quality services and solutions for their operations, particularly to help support and retain their valuable employees," said OHCA CEO Phil Bentley. "Our friends at Alera Group have demonstrated their commitment to long-term care in Oregon, and we are pleased to be partnering with them."

Alera Group and Propel Insurance bring senior care specialization and national scale to OHCA members. Alera Group's Employee Benefits experts partner with providers to design strategies that improve workforce retention, control costs, and strengthen employee experience. Together with Propel Insurance's risk and claims professionals, the combined team supports more than 300 providers nationwide with solutions tailored to the unique demands of senior care. Leaders from across Alera Group emphasized the value of the dual endorsement:

• "OHCA's endorsement reflects the trust we've earned by delivering measurable solutions to employers across the region," said John Davidson, Enterprise Sales Executive, Alera Group.  "From advanced healthcare strategies to innovative benefits design, we're proud to bring national expertise to local challenges."
• "Operating in senior care is uniquely demanding," said Brandon Adams, Regional Director, Propel Insurance. "Our coordinated approach gives OHCA members one team, clear accountability, and data-driven guidance across benefits and risk."
• "We are honored to serve as OHCA's endorsed partners for both Employee Benefits and Property and Casualty," said Brenda Bassett, Employee Benefits Practice Leader, Alera Group Northwest. "Supporting those who care for seniors is a responsibility we take to heart. By bringing local, trusted, and compassionate solutions to this essential industry, we help organizations strengthen retention, manage costs, and stay focused on what matters most: resident care."

Alera Group and Propel Insurance are committed to helping OHCA members tackle workforce retention, rising benefit costs, and evolving risks. This dual endorsement gives providers a trusted partner for both Employee Benefits and Property and Casualty, with resources, insights, and ongoing support designed for the senior care community.

About Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA)
OHCA promotes high-quality long-term care and services through professional development and effective advocacy that shapes public and private policy in Oregon.
For more information, visit ohca.com and follow on LinkedIn.

About Alera Group
Alera Group is an independent financial services firm with more than $1.5 billion in gross revenue, offering comprehensive property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, wealth services and retirement plan solutions to clients nationwide. Working collaboratively across specialties and across the country, Alera Group's team of more than 4,600 colleagues offer unique solutions, personalized services and proactive insights to help ensure each client's business and personal success. For more information, visit aleragroup.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Propel Insurance
Propel Insurance, an Alera Group Company, is one of the nation's leading insurance brokers with a significant senior-care platform serving more than 300 providers across the country through specialized advisors, clinicians, risk consultants, and claims advocates.
For more information, visit propelinsurance.com and follow on LinkedIn.

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SOURCE Alera Group