Alera Group has announced the appointment of Peter Caine as executive vice president of operations. Caine (pictured above) will be based in Boston and will report to William Corrigan, Alera Group’s chief operating officer.

“Peter is an exciting addition to the Alera Group leadership team,” Corrigan said. “His expertise in business expansion, integration and developing effective operating procedures makes him a fantastic fit for our organization. We are thrilled to welcome Peter to Alera Group and look forward to his collaborative impact across the company.”

Read next: Alera Group snaps up Utah-based agency

Prior to joining Alera Group, Caine served as COO for Lockton Midwest. In that role, he was responsible for the overall business and performance of the company’s property and casualty, employee benefits and retirement brokerage and consulting firms.

“As executive vice president, operations, I look forward to enhancing our existing operational processes to further increase organizational growth,” Caine said. “Alera Group is a thriving organization, and I am excited to join the team as we continue to grow across the country.”