SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- CompWest Insurance Company, a specialty provider of Workers' Compensation in the Western U.S., has been named a "2009 Best Place to Work in Insurance" as recently published by Business Insurance magazine, the company announced today.
The 2009 Best Places to Work in Insurance is a first-ever joint effort of Best Companies Group and Business Insurance and considered all U.S. insurers, agents and brokers with 25 or more employees serving the commercial markets. The program evaluated each participating company from a variety of areas including work environment, corporate culture, communications, and role satisfaction. This year's final list recognized an elite group of the 33 highest scoring companies. Of these, CompWest was among only fourteen insurers named to the list, and the only insurer from California.
Bill Mudge, President and CEO of CompWest, explained that the company's success stems from its philosophy of providing Workers' Compensation with Care(R). CompWest helps customers achieve superior cost savings by reducing injuries and lowering claims and litigation expense through pro-active communication and personal attention to the needs of injured workers. "Our company is built on the foundation that 'doing the right thing' is also good business," said Mudge. "Workers Compensation with Care(R) means collaborating with employers and injured workers, valuing the diversity and wisdom of our employees, and being passionate about the people we serve."
CompWest offers insurance through a select group of retail insurance brokerages that are experts in workers' compensation.
About CompWest Insurance Company
Founded in 2004, CompWest Insurance Company created a pioneering service model called Workers' Compensation with Care(R) that today insures more than 2,400 employers in seven states across the West. Through its select network of independent Partner Brokers, CompWest delivers significant savings for its clients while also providing personal care to injured workers. CompWest is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. To learn more about the 'CompWest Difference' go to www.compwestinsurance.com.
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CompWest Insurance Company
