CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial
Group, a holding company for several national life and health insurers that serve middle-income working Americans and retirees,
was recognized by the National Business Group on Health for having one of the best workforce health and well-being programs in
the nation.
The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, honored CNO Financial for the third
consecutive year with the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles ® Platinum award – the highest
designation – for its commitment to promoting a healthy work environment. In addition to the Platinum award, CNO Financial was
also honored with the Special Recognition award for community involvement, given to a company that best showcases its support to
community health and well-being.
CNO Financial's corporate wellness programs aim to improve employee health and well-being by providing resources such as
on-site clinics, health coaching, on-site fitness centers and fitness classes, weight management programs, mindfulness and
meditation programs, walking workstations, and organic food delivery.
"This is a fantastic achievement for CNO and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to being a health-focused company in the
communities where we live and work," said Ed Bonach, CEO of CNO Financial Group. "We're committed
to providing our associates with an environment that fosters options to improve their health and wellness, and it is an honor to
be recognized."
The 2017 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards were given to 48 U.S. employers in one of three categories:
Platinum, for implementing a workforce well-being strategy with demonstrated results; Gold, for organizations with a strong
commitment to holistic well-being and related metrics; and Silver, for organizations with emerging well-being strategies, often
with a focus on physical health.
"We are delighted to recognize CNO Financial Group for their innovative approach to employee, family and community health and
well-being," said Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health. "CNO
is among an elite group of employers who are embracing well-being as an important part of their workforce strategy and working to
construct a culture that promotes productivity, engagement and happiness. We congratulate CNO and their leaders."
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a holding company. Our insurance subsidiaries – principally Bankers Life and Casualty
Company, Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company – primarily serve middle-income
pre-retiree and retired Americans by helping them protect against financial adversity and provide for a more secure retirement.
For more information, visit CNO online at www.CNOinc.com.
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