Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Texas Mutual Garners Healthcare Award

Texas Mutual Insurance Company, a provider of workers' compensation insurance, is one of 10 employers across the country that have won UnitedHealthcare's Well Deserved Award. The award recognizes employers who demonstrate a commitment to improving their employees' health.

UnitedHealthcare provides health benefit plans and services to more than 26 million consumers, including more than half of the Fortune 100 companies. An external panel judged the award applicants. Criteria included executive support for the health program, the presence of wellness committees and/or champions, and health education and coaching.

Texas Mutual's wellness program includes online health improvement tools, health risk assessments, wellness coaching, fitness centers at each of its five locations, on-site flu shots, yoga classes, a walking program, Weight Watchers at Work, and wellness incentives.

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