Strongwood Insurance Company Has Been Recognized as One of Healthiest Companies in America

Monterey, CA, June 15, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Strongwood Insurance/Sequoia Insurance Receives Award for “Healthiest Companies in America.”

Monterey based property and casualty insurance company Strongwood Insurance / Sequoia Insurance has demonstrated commitment to healthy employees with great results. They were one of just 44 companies nationwide that is being honored with the 2010 award of “Healthiest Companies in America.” Several years ago the company embarked on a mission to have healthier employees, and the commitment has paid off. The company has been recognized as one of the “healthiest companies in America,” for the second year in a row. On June 14th, an award will be given to Strongwood/Sequoia Insurance to acknowledge their commitment to the well-being of their employees, and creating a culture that encourages individuals to take an active role in their health.

Promoting a healthy environment did require some changes in the company. Removing vending machines containing junk food made a big difference and the company began encouraging its employees to live a fit lifestyle by creating a walk/run challenge. These simple changes have contributed to employees receiving national honors for achieving and maintaining improved health scores year after year. An added benefit has been lower insurance premiums.

Annual health checks are provided to employees through the insurance coverage, so that if they choose to participate, areas of improvement will be highlighted. Awareness is vital to improving health. If the employee is able to improve problem areas, the program is a success. Sequoia/Strongwood employees have been able to improve health scores consistently for the past two years. The award rankings are based on a series of clinical evaluations of employee participants across key heath indicators designed by Interactive Health Solutions.

When many companies are faced with difficult healthcare decisions- reducing insurance coverage and raising insurance premiums- Strongwood Insurance is continuing to find ways to ensure their employees are taken care. Innovative in its approach, Strongwood has been able to refund a portion of their premiums two years in a row.

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