MedPro Group Fort Wayne gives employees a healthy dose of education, fitness opportunities
"The latest expansion is configured for 84 employees," said
Called the North Wing by employees, the project is expected to cost well over
The new space includes: two conference rooms, restrooms, a break area and an outdoor patio that connects directly to the campuswide walking path.
"The employees we expect to use this space include: Underwriters, claims operations staff, manual operations staff, clinical risk management staff and customer service staff," Feagler said.
The name
Specific figures were not available for the average salary for employees expected to move into the North Wing.
"However, the companywide average salary is
Other North Wing enhancements include: Fiber-optic connections to speed data transfer to the data center, LED lighting and height adjustable work stations that allow employees to sit or stand while working.
"We also plan to put tables and chairs on the patio so employees can access it from either the North Wing or the cafeteria. Employees will also have a direct access to the mile-long walking path," Feagler said.
More products, more growth
Rapid growth over the last several years and a growing array of insurance products prompted the latest expansion.
"Historically, ...we were just providing insurance to physicians and dentists," Booth said. "Today, we offer coverage across the whole healthcare continuum. So, that would be from the smallest practice -- a single chiropractor, or a nurse practitioner -- to the biggest hospital systems in the country and everything in between."
Other healthcare specialties seeking professional liability coverage from
Besides hospital systems, other medical facilities covered include: surgery centers, cancer care centers, blood banks and senior care facilities.
"All of those areas have grown, and when you grow like that you have to find good people to support it and, hence, the need for new construction," he said.
"The company receives over a billion dollars in annual premiums," he added.
Nationwide,
"MedPro's retention is incredibly high with an average tenure of over nine years," Booth said.
Work-life balance encouraged
Attention to health and wellness, community involvement and higher education may help account for employee longevity, he said
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Employer contributions to education vary for employees pursuing advanced degrees or additional training.
"Professional development is strongly encouraged here. I am very much supported in that endeavor," said Adams, who is currently pursuing an MBA at the
"The employee experience is very well-rounded. So, you are looking at professional satisfaction, personal well-being and work-life balance. That's what
"We invest significantly in those who want to do master's (degree) programs," Booth said.
Finally, the health and wellness of
Community involvement
Recently, nearly 50 interns participated in river cleanup efforts, he said.
Another upcoming project
It will also host its annual employee and family 5K walk/run in late September with over 100 participants, he said.
Employees can use the MedPro outdoor walking trail as well as the indoor fitness center any time before, during or after work hours.
"We want our employees to be fulfilled...we also want our employees to be healthy," Booth said.
More Information
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PHONE: 1-800-463-3776
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FOR MORE: Go to www.medpro.com
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