About Us

Avvocato Litigation Support International, powered by Alliance Risk Group, was added to the suite of services offered. This division provides legal support and process serving on a local, state, national and international level.

The firm is licensed in New York and New Jersey with plans to expand the practice to other markets.

The company committed over a quarter million dollars towards technology and infrastructure to keep abreast of the ever-changing market and regulatory requirements. In addition, a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan was put in place as mandated by the industry.

In 2009, the company moved to its present 4,500 square foot office space located in Clifton Park, New York. This move represented the fourth relocation since 2006 to accommodate the company’s rapid growth.

Alliance expanded its New York City operations with the establishment a sales office located at 5 Penn Plaza.

CEO Mario Pecoraro is featured in exclusive interview with Brian Sullivan on Fox News-Your World with Neil Cavuto. He discusses why some companies hire investigators when employees play hooky. Listen to video here.

In addition to New York and New Jersey, the company is also licensed in Connecticut and Florida. Alliance also maintains a network of several hundred dedicated professionals in many states and countries to assist in all phases of national and international investigations. Mario Pecoraro is named one of the Albany Business Review’s “40 under Forty” to honor his achievements as one of the Capital Region’s most outstanding business people.

Mario Pecoraro is named one of the Albany Business Review’s “40 under Forty” to honor his achievements as one of the Capital Region’s most outstanding business people.

Alliance acquired Streamline Claims Service, a full service claims handling, property/casualty firm. This division offers property adjusting services with state-of-the art estimating, valuations and reporting. In addition, our casualty adjusting services include comprehensive statements, locus investigations, medical authorizations and prompt information for an all-inclusive investigation.

Alliance added four new field investigators, a part-time certified paralegal professional, and several new employees in the insurance fraud investigation division.In addition, the company expanded its Florida operations with the establishment of a sales office located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The company is launching a new website with a client portal system for each division where clients can log-in and access information 24 hours a day/7 days a week. In addition, Alliance is implementing a new database system for each division for better integration and customer service.

We have also developed a web-based Applicant Portal System where applicants can submit background release forms online. Our Applicant Portal System is a fully secure asymmetric cryptosystem used for data encryption and decryption.

The company currently employs nearly 30 employees and has plans for further growth and expansion in the future.

Alliance Risk Group adds new staff in all divisions to accommodate growth. New sales representatives are positioned in several geographic regions throughout the country. The company also expands its licensed states to include Pennsylvania.

Mario Pecoraro is also granted approval by the HR Certification Institute to give accredited webinars and presentations; and by the NYS Insurance Department for continuing education credits targeting adjusters and brokers.

Mario Pecoraro is becoming known as an international leader in the investigative industry and his is profiled in several regional and global publications. He appears on ABC’s 20/20 as the “Gold standard for those who want to screen out the fakes.”

Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group has been named one of the 2014 Best Places to Work in the Capital Region by the Albany Business Review.

Mario Pecoraro publishes a book available on Amazon.com: The Claim Game: Twenty Best Practices When Managing and Investigating Workers’ Comp Claims and is interviewed by NBC Affiliate, WNYT.

The Company expands several departments with the addition of new employees.

Scott Moore was named Director of Operations.

Alliance was named 2016 Best Places to Work in the Capital Region by the Albany Business Review. Receives Certificate of Distinction for demonstrating a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction.

Merger of Streamline Claims Services and Preferred Adjustment Company announced. The new company operates under the name, Preferred Adjustment Company, providing claims handling and property/casualty adjusting services.

Alliance CEO, Mario Pecoraro purchases new office space for Corporate Headquarters located at 23 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park, New York.

Alliance CEO, Mario Pecoraro presents legislative updates at the Capital Region Human Resources Assocition’s “HR at the Helm” one-day conference at the Empire State Plaza.

Alliance CEO, Mario Pecoraro presents “Tragic Lessons Learned: Best Practices to Prevent Workplace Violence” at the Risk Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia.

Alliance launches new state-of-the-art website to better serve our clients and all site visitors.

Alliance adds an experienced Director of Sales position to guide it through forecasted explosive growth and new employees are added to all divisions.

Philadelphia is added to the Alliance list of satellite offices joining New York City, West Palm Beach, and our Clifton Park, NY headquarters.

Licensed states continue to expand with the addition of Massachusetts. Other states include New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and Pennsylvania.

Mario Pecoraro continues as an established thought leader at national conferences who speaks on mitigating risk by hiring right and lessening exposure to workplace violence and fraud.

CEO Mario Pecoraro publishes book called “Avoiding Costly Hiring Mistakes” and continues to speak at national conferences on the topic of workplace violence, employment hiring best practices and risk mitigation in office environments.

Alliance expands Background Investigation Division by adding two employees at our corporate headquarters and a Sr. Acct. Executive based in the Southeast U.S. specializing in employment and tenant background screening services.

Alliance Risk Group Division expands with a Florida Regional Manager to handle suspected workers’ comp fraud cases; The company now offers remotely-operated surveillance services

Alliance Property/Casualty Adjusting territory expands to include all regions of New York including the North Country, Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Southern Tier, Long Island and Western New York. Services are also available in Western Massachusetts and neighboring states.

Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group officially changes its name to Alliance Risk Group Inc. The change rebrands subsidiary companies, Preferred Adjustment Co. and Avvocato Litigation Support International under the Alliance Risk Group name with a united mission to reduce risk and inspire confidence across all service lines.

Claims Adjusting Services key contact with 30+ years experience, accepts Managing Adjuster role under new structure.

Whether operating remotely or at company headquarters, Alliance provides leadership and exceptional service in all divisions throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions. 

Company approved as a SHRM Recertification Provider (3/2020-3/2022) awarding SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs through quarterly webinars.

Sales Development Representative joins team to assist clients’ risk mitigation through effective, customized background investigation solutions and products.

CEO Mario Pecoraro approved as a Certified Licensed Instructor by the Florida Dept. of Financial Services, Div. of Insurance Agent and Agency Services offering Florida Insurance Adjuster Continuing Education Credits. 

Company continues to expand with the addition of Senior Account Executives based in Florida sales operations and two employees in the Background Investigation Division. 

Long-time Director of Operations, Scott Moore, accepts exapanded position as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all operational functions of the business. 

The official launch of SmartHRCheqs!

The new name for our background screening team at Alliance Risk Group, Inc.®

SmartHRCheqs reflects our unwavering commitment to providing smarter background screening solutions through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled client support.

Long-time Litigation Support Supervisor Michelle Terrell, is promoted to Litigation Support Manager.