WORCESTER, Mass., Sept. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced that it has been selected as one of the 2014 "Best Places to Work in Insurance" by Business Insurance magazine. The companies named to the list were recognized for providing rewarding, high-quality work environments, opportunities for career advancement, and comprehensive benefits programs.
"We are pleased to be recognized once again by Business Insurance magazine as one of the best places to work in our industry," said Frederick H. Eppinger, chief executive officer at The Hanover. "We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent, employing the best people in our business and creating an environment where they can develop challenging and rewarding careers. We take pride in having created a very special company. Our selection provides further affirmation that our people are engaged and motivated, focused on serving our customers, helping our agent partners and our company succeed."
The "Best Places to Work in Insurance" program is a collaborative effort between Business Insurance and the Best Companies Group, an independent company that manages "best places" programs for a variety of industries. The program was open to all property and casualty insurers, group life/health insurers, agents and brokers, reinsurers and third party administrators.
Companies were selected as best places to work based on two-part assessments. The first part of the assessment consisted of confidential employee surveys to evaluate each nominated company's workplace practices, philosophies, systems and demographics. The second part of the assessment was based on an evaluation of each company's benefits programs, policies and other factors.
To find out more about employment opportunities at The Hanover, please visit jobs.hanover.com.
ABOUT THE HANOVER
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., based in Worcester, Mass. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. For more than 160 years, The Hanover has provided a wide range of property and casualty products and services to businesses, individuals, and families. The Hanover distributes its products through a select group of independent agents and brokers. Together with its agents, the company offers specialized coverages for small and mid-sized businesses as well as insurance protection for homes, automobiles, and other personal items. Through its international member company, Chaucer, The Hanover also underwrites business at Lloyd's of London in several major insurance and reinsurance classes, including marine, property and energy. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
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