At Risk Strategies, we help our clients protect those things that matter most to them. We help them see the way forward in a complex world with specialty insight, practical advice, and custom insurance with a vast network of specialists in Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Private Client, as well as Consulting Services and Financial and Wealth Management solutions. We are a different kind of insurance brokerage – bringing a strategic, holistic, specialist approach to our clients, so they can face the future with confidence. We are the 9th largest privately held insurance broker in the US with over 30 specialty practices, 200+ locations, and 5,000 team members (and counting!). We love what we do, and it shows. For five straight years, we were named one of the Best Places to Work by Business Insurance. In 2024, we earned certification as a Great Place to Work. Risk Strategies is an Accession Risk Management Group company, a family of specialty insurance distribution and risk management companies powered by a shared vision of delivering a superior client and employee experience.

Nelligan is an Ancillary Benefits center of excellence. Nelligan helps brokers, consultants & carriers navigate Ancillary Benefits with confidence, expertise and efficiency.

HMS Agency, Inc. is a family-owned and operated full-service insurance agency. We offer expert advice and exceptional service spanning all lines of commercial and personal insurance and a full range of employee benefits. HMS is certified by the New York State Economic Development Corporation as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).

Group Life Insurance is a reputable local insurance broker headquartered in Albany, New York. With a strong focus on serving self-funded employers, they have garnered extensive experience in providing tailored insurance solutions that best meet the needs of their clients. Their expertise extends to working with HMOs, collaborating closely with clients to ensure optimal coverage. Catering to clients of varying sizes, Group Life Insurance serves large, midsize, and small employers. Their client portfolio includes esteemed organizations such as Adjuvant Health, Albany Medical Center, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). This diverse range of clients attests to Group Life Insurance's ability to adapt and excel in different industries. Operating from their Albany office, Group Life Insurance extends their services to clients throughout New York State. They have established a strong reputation, earning a favorable M Score attributed to their extensive experience and expertise across different client sizes and industries. Group Life Insurance specializes in the health care and social assistance sectors, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique insurance requirements within these industries. Additionally, they possess expertise in services (except public administration), further showcasing their ability to cater to a broad range of clients. With their wealth of experience, dedication to client satisfaction, and strong industry knowledge, Group Life Insurance is a trusted insurance broker for employers in New York. Whether it's navigating self-funding arrangements, optimizing HMO plans, or collaborating with PBMs and pharmacy providers, Group Life Insurance strives to provide comprehensive and customized insurance solutions for their clients.

SDL Brokerage (SDL) + Group Health Solutions (GHS) is a tour de force:  two teams of passionate insurance industry experts tirelessly working alongside one another to assess, manage, and insure the risk of our clients.  When two entities connect and become one, they become greater than their individual parts.  Together we make things happen faster and smarter.  We solve complex issues with innovative solutions to help protect the things that matter most to our clients.  At SDL + GHS #WeInsureRisk. Together we strategically manage your entire risk portfolio with direct solutions designed to meet your specific goals. At SDL + GHS we use only industry-leading data and analytics to evaluate your exposure and determine your ROI with informed decisions about your needs.

As a national ancillary benefits provider, we offer a diverse suite of products and services to help employers of all sizes round out their traditional benefits packages. However, our business is more than just the products we offer. Ultimately, we’re in the business of getting our clients closer to their goals – something we’ve committed to since our inception in 1974. Whether that’s offering benefits that attract and retain the best talent or simply allowing more time for our clients to focus on their customers, we provide customizable options that put clients and their employees on a path to certainty and success with costs that work for everyone, and personal, dedicated service that works harder.

We can’t be all things to all people, but we are always determined to be reliable partners who work hard to find answers that enhance outcomes. NFP, an Aon company, is an integrated organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We provide expertise to help companies and individuals address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges. The value we deliver is driven by the proactive collaboration, diverse perspectives and grounded ambition of more than 7,700 colleagues in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland. We serve a diversity of clients, industries and communities through our global capabilities and solutions. Together, we put people first, prioritize partnerships, solve problems and continuously advance a culture we’re proud of.

USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, USI connects over 10,500 industry-leading professionals across approximately 200 offices to serve clients’ local, national and international needs. USI has become a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm by leveraging the USI ONE Advantage®, an interactive platform that integrates proprietary and innovative client solutions, networked local resources and enterprise-wide collaboration to deliver customized results with positive, bottom-line impact. USI attracts best-in-class industry talent with a long history of deep and continuing investment in our local communities. For more information, visit usi.com.

Alera Group is a growing leader, reimagining the complex risk management, insurance and financial services delivery experience through intentional collaboration connecting clients to holistic solutions that protect and grow all they value most. Working collaboratively across specialties and across the country, Alera Group’s team of more than 4,400 colleagues offer unique solutions, personalized services and proactive insights to help ensure each client’s business and personal success. By harnessing the power of purposeful collaboration, our colleagues deliver clear, holistic solutions to the most complex business and personal challenges.

Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm, serves communities around the globe, helping clients address risk, protecting assets, and recovering from losses. The products and services we provide keep businesses and institutions running, and enable individuals and families to face their future with confidence. Gallagher provides retail and wholesale property and casualty brokerage, alternative risk transfer services, employee benefit consulting, and actuarial services. Gallagher also offers claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisal services, human resource consulting, and retirement services. Follow us on social: Instagram: http://instagram.com/gallagherglobal Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GallagherGlobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GallagherGlobal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GallagherGlobal

Anchor Agency Real Estate Services, located in Albany, NY, stands out as a prominent insurance broker with a particular strength in catering to the needs of midsize employers. Operating as a significant branch of a local brokerage firm, this larger office boasts a rich portfolio of experience, especially in working with self-funded clients. Their expertise spans various industries, with notable success in partnering with local and regional employers. A testament to their proficiency is reflected in their impressive clientele. They have developed robust relationships with leading companies such as Capital Region Orthopaedics Associates Pc, a key player in the offices of physicians industry, providing services to over 190 participants. Similarly, Anchor Agency has effectively supported Depaula Chevrolet, a renowned name in the automobile dealers industry, catering to the needs of more than 130 participants. Another hallmark of their service excellence is demonstrated in their collaboration with Pioneer Bank, a major entity in the depository credit intermediation industry, where they manage benefits for over 210 participants. Their ability to adapt and provide tailored solutions across diverse sectors like offices of physicians, automobile dealers, and depository credit intermediation industries is a clear indicator of their versatile and comprehensive approach to insurance brokerage. This adaptability, combined with their deep-rooted local presence and significant experience with midsize employers, positions Anchor Agency Real Estate Services as a top choice for employers seeking competent and reliable insurance solutions in the Albany, NY area.

Welcome to Amsure, a full-service risk management and insurance agency. Our trusted, consultative approach has been protecting our clients and giving them peace of mind since 1945. We partner with the country’s leading property and casualty, surety, life, and employee benefits insurance companies to customize creative and cost-effective risk management and insurance solutions for our clients. Our passion for delivering the highest level of service and expertise drives our words and actions. We believe in independence, creativity, responsiveness, knowledge, professionalism, and vision. They’re the right priorities to empower our clients and us to go above and beyond. Amsure's advisors have in-depth knowledge and expertise concerning the specific industries our clients represent. The more we know, the better we serve. It's a partnership that's strengthened by understanding needs, anticipating risks, and matching challenges with solutions. While our clients represent a broad range of industries and geographies, our areas of expertise include the following: -Construction & Surety -Technology & Life Sciences -Nonprofit Organizations -Manufacturing -Public Entities -Education -Healthcare -Real Estate We go above and beyond to understand the risks you face and create individualized solutions that meet your evolving insurance and risk management needs.