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WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – April 25, 2017 – CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, was recognized as a Health Links Certified Healthy Business Leader, highlighting its holistic approach to creating a culture of health and safety in the workplace.
“We care a great deal about culture, and wellness is an important focus at our company,” said Rachel Miegel, wellness program strategist at CSAA Insurance Group. “We know that employees who enjoy a healthy and safe workplace provide even better service to AAA members.”
In addition to providing onsite group fitness classes and wellness coordinators, CSAA Insurance Group provides an online wellness portal with customized health and safety activities. Employees can earn wellness points when they engage in healthy activities, complete educational trainings, or participate in wellness events.
Volunteerism is also an important component of the wellness efforts at the company. Employees are encouraged to donate to local events, charitable races, as well as host on-site fundraising programs tied to group fitness classes.
Health LinksTM, a nonprofit initiative at the University of Colorado School of Public Health, recognizes businesses around the state for their excellence in workplace health and safety. Health Links assesses businesses via an online assessment tool that benchmarks their health and safety efforts. As a Certified Healthy Business Leader, CSAA Insurance Group has been recognized for holding manager and supervisors accountable for supporting health and safety, integrating health and safety efforts, actively preventing workplace injuries, and extending health and safety services to employee spouses, domestic partners, dependents, and the greater community.
About CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914, CSAA Insurance Group has been rated A or better by A.M. Best for 90 years and is one of the top 20 personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The company was also named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light in 2016.
About Health Links
Health Links™ is a nonprofit initiative from the Center for Health, Work and Environment within the Colorado School of Public Health. Health Links™ is made possible through a start-up grant from Pinnacol Assurance and funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Hollis Family Trust. For more information, visit www.healthlinkscertified.org or contact Michelle Haan, at Michelle.Haan@healthlinkscertified.org