Leading Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm Is Recognized for its Commitment to the Health of its Employees
CAMDEN, NJ, (May 27, 2022) – Conner Strong & Buckelew, a leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm, today announced it has been named one of the region’s healthiest employers in the category of 100 to 499 employees in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s ranking of the 2022 Healthiest Employers of Greater Philadelphia. The firm’s enduring commitment to providing outstanding health and wellness programs to both its clients and employees establishes Conner Strong & Buckelew as a leader in its industry and in the region.
“At Conner Strong & Buckelew, we are benefits people. We realize offering high quality, affordable benefits is a key component to our overall value proposition for our employees and the clients we serve,” said George Norcross, Executive Chairman of Conner Strong & Buckelew. “From our onsite health center, to expanded access to mental health care and telehealth, to health coaching and incentives, we are intensely focused on promoting health and wellness services to bolster our culture and our commitment to being an employer of choice.”
Conner Strong & Buckelew’s health and wellness program, which is comprised of more than a dozen annual services and incentives provided at no cost to employees, continues to integrate best practices to meet the needs of the modern worker. The firm recently made its largest investment in employee health and wellness to date by opening a state-of-the-art onsite health center. That coupled with enhanced access due to COVID-19 to behavioral health resources via telemedicine to provide employees 24-7 access to psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, counselors, and therapists offering support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family difficulties and more. In addition to mental health resources, employees have access to an onsite state-of-the-art fitness center and can participate in initiatives such as company-wide weight loss and exercise programs, nutritionist visits and financial wellness workshops, among others at no/minimal cost.
“Health and well-being are at the heart of our organization. We recognize our employees are our most valuable asset and that a happy, healthy and dedicated workforce is critical to our success,” said Alexis Wolfson, Chief Human Resources Officer of Conner Strong & Buckelew. “We have a 98% completion and participation rate for our annual physical and biometric screenings. One employee received an early cancer diagnoses leading to a prompt treatment and recovery. It’s this type of positive impact that inspires us to grow our health and wellness programs to best support our employees.”
About Conner Strong & Buckelew
Conner Strong & Buckelew is among America’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firms. The firm is an industry leader in providing high-risk businesses with comprehensive solutions to prevent losses, manage claims, and drive bottom-line growth. Its employee benefits practice focuses on providing best-in-class benefits administration, health and wellness programs and strategic advisory services.
Founded in 1959 with offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Delaware, Florida, and Georgia, Conner Strong & Buckelew has a team of 450+ professionals, serving clients throughout the United States and abroad. For more information, visit www.connerstrong.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@ConnerStrong&Buckelew), Twitter (@connerstrong), Facebook (@connerstrongbuckelew) and Instagram (@connerstrongbuckelew).
