Geoffrey Schwarz joins national sales team at Independence Blue Cross

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) announced that Geoffrey Schwarz has joined the company’s national sales team as national sales consultant. In his new role, Schwarz is responsible for developing long-term strategies and maintaining relationships with key national customers with 1,000 or more employees as well as consultants and brokers. He reports to Jeff Powell,...
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Independence Blue Cross teams up with The Precisionists, Inc. to support employment of individuals with autism

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Philadelphia, PA – Independence Blue Cross (Independence), the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania, recently began collaborating with The Precisionists (TPI), a Wilmington, Del.-based organization focused on employment for adults with disabilities. The pilot program, which launched August 2018, uses the talents of a team of autistic adults from TPI’s workforce to tackle critical business needs within Independence’s Human Resources department....
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Independence wins HR Department of the Year Award

Independence Blue Cross Human Resources associates accepting the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards
Photo credit Paul Coker Photography.

Insurer recognized for Excellence in Diversity

On November 15, Independence Blue Cross won the Excellence Award for Diversity at the HR Department of the Year Awards. Judged and selected by a panel comprised of some of the Philadelphia region’s most pr​ominent companies and universities, the HR Department of the Year Awards recognize companies of all sizes across multiple categories....
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Deck the Hall Lights up City Hall

The 2018 Deck the Hall Light Show premiered at City Hall with help from two life-sized holiday ornaments and (L to R)  Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC; Paul Tufano, Independence executive vice president; Mayor Jim Kenney; and Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District.
The 2018 Deck the Hall Light Show premiered at City Hall with help from two life-sized holiday ornaments and (L to R)  Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6ABC; Paul Tufano, Independence executive vice president; Mayor Jim Kenney; and Paul Levy, president and CEO of Center City District. On November 19, Paul Tufano, Independence Blue Cross executive vice president,...
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Independence Blue Cross takes steps to help members affected by the wildfires in California

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Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is taking extra measures to help its members who might be affected by the wildfires in various parts of Northern and Southern California. For members impacted by the wildfires, Independence will alter some of its policies now through December 14, 2018. Specific steps include: Waiving precertification, referral, and hospital admission requirements for medically necessary care for members....
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Independence Blue Cross hosts third annual women’s conference to empower female associates

Independence associates enjoy the photo booth at the third annual Women of Independence Leadership Conference. Independence Blue Cross continued its commitment to educating and empowering associates at the company’s third annual Women of Independence Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Nearly 200 associates attended the event, which was held at Independence’s headquarters in Philadelphia and titled Accelerate You: A.C.T....
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Main Line NAMI and Independence Blue Cross present Mental Health Resources Fair and 5k Walk

Lower Merion, PA – The Main Line affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and Independence Blue Cross invite the community to find help/find hope at its fall mental health information fair and 5k Walk. Main Line NAMI on the Move will take place on Saturday, October 13, beginning at 8:30am at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church,...
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Independence Chief Human Resources Officer shares workplace insights in new edition of “Know Your Value”

New, expanded edition from Mika Brzezinski offers thoughts on confidence, communication, and passion

Jeanie Heffernan, Independence Blue Cross senior vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer, is one of several leaders sharing workplace insights in a new, expanded edition of Know Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You’re Worth....
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Independence CFO Gregory E. Deavens receives Leadership Excellence Award from the National Diversity Council

Gregory E. Deavens, executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer at Independence Blue Cross, recently received the 2018 Leadership Excellence Award presented by the National Diversity Council. The National Diversity Council, which is a resource and advocate for the value of diversity and inclusion, recognized a select group of individuals from diverse fields who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities and who exceed the scope of what is expected in their organizations and communities....
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Independence earns fourth consecutive Energy Star recognition

We’re proud to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, Independence Blue Cross headquarters in Philadelphia has earned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star rating for superior energy efficiency.  Energy Star-certified buildings are known to save energy, money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings, with no sacrifices in comfort or quality....
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