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Perfect Score on Corporate Equality Index for CSAA IG

Human Rights Campaign Cites LGBT Employees’ Benefits & Protections

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., November 19, 2014 –
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, is pleased to receive a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) on its Corporate Equality Index.

“It is an honor for our company to be repeatedly recognized as a best place to work for LGBT employees,” said Paula Downey, CEO and president of CSAA Insurance Group. “People want to work for a company that values them personally, where their ideas will be appreciated, and where they can be part of something larger. We believe that it’s important to create an environment where our employees can bring their whole selves to work.”

The Corporate Equality Index (CEI) rates employers on a scale from 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers, and investors. This year, 971 companies were rated and 366 earned the top rating of 100 percent. The index rates 40 specific corporate policies and practices. Assessments are based on factors like non-discrimination policies, diversity training, and benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees.

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization, working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

"In order to achieve a perfect score, a company has to show a deep and serious commitment to treating their LGBT employees fairly and equally on the job. We also look at whether a company is speaking out in the public square to advocate for LGBT equality here in this country and around the world,” said HRC President Chad Griffin. “CSAA Insurance Group not only meets these standards, it goes above and beyond the call of duty, making commitment to equality a fundamental aspect of its corporate values."

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners, and other personal lines of insurance to AAA members through partnerships with AAA clubs. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014, CSAA Insurance Group is rated A+ by A.M. Best 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.