ARAG Did It Again!

Global Legal Solutions Provider Named Best Place to Work in Insurance for Fourth Year

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARAG^®, a global provider of legal solutions, announced today it has been selected as one of the best places to work in the insurance industry for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious honor is based on employee feedback and given annually by Business Insurance magazine in partnership with the Best Companies Group.

“ARAG is thrilled to receive this important designation again this year”

“ARAG is thrilled to receive this important designation again this year,” said David Murray, ARAG President and Chief Executive Officer. “The award means a lot because it’s based on feedback from our team members – ARAG’s greatest asset. We will continue to provide rich benefits, a caring culture and unique opportunities to our team members.”

Selection for the Best Places to Work in Insurance list is based on an in-depth assessment of workplace benefits, policies and practices and an evaluation of employee engagement and satisfaction. The program is open to all publicly or privately held property and casualty insurers, group life and health insurers, agents and brokers, reinsurers and third-party administrators with at least 25 employees working in the United States and serving the commercial market.

The complete list of winners can be found on the Business Insurance website. Detailed rankings will be announced on October 16. ARAG has been a finalist for the honor for four consecutive years ranking top in its category in 2011, and placing third in 2010 and fourth in 2009.

The Best Places to Work in Insurance award is just one of a bevy of honors ARAG has taken home recently. In April, the company was named to the Top 20 in the Top 100 Call Center Contest by BenchMarkPortal, Inc. This is the second consecutive year ARAG has made the list, continuing its track record of industry-leading customer service. This award is in addition to the prestigious Center of Excellence honor ARAG earned in January for the fifth consecutive year.

ARAG (www.ARAGgroup.com), whose North American operations are based in Des Moines, IA, is a global provider of legal solutions. The company has an international premium base of almost $2 billion and it protects 15.5 million individuals and their families – worldwide. ARAG offers comprehensive legal plans that provide a smart and trusted path for resolving legal issues. This enables people to protect their families, finances and futures.