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5.4.12
Princeton Insurance receives A+ rating (Superior) from A.M. Best
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1.3.12
Princeton Insurance becomes Medical Protective/Berkshire Hathaway company
Princeton offices & policyholder services to remain in New Jersey
Princeton policyholders to benefit from Berkshire Hathaway's unmatched financial strength
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9.29.11
Medical Protective to Acquire Princeton Insurance
Princeton offices & policyholder services to remain in New Jersey
Princeton policyholders to benefit from Berkshire Hathaway's unmatched financial strength
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9.8.11
Experts speak about the increasing need for safe injection practices in the healthcare setting
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On Thursday, September 8, registered nurses, physicians, and other practitioners and staff from various healthcare settings gathered at the NJ Hospital Association Conference & Event Center despite flooded roadways throughout the state to learn about safe injection practices at a conference hosted by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) in collaboration with Health Research & Educational Trust of New Jersey.
A panel of experts was on-hand to discuss the widespread issue of infections being passed through injections due to lapses in basic infection control practices by healthcare professionals. Among the presenters were Dr. Barbara Montana, medical director from NJDHSS; Evelyn McKnight, patient advocate and president of HONOReform Foundation; Phyllis DeCola, Princeton Insurance healthcare risk services manager and Deputy Attorney General Siobhan Krier from the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety.
The conference, titled “Keep the Infection out of the Injection,” centered on the NJDHSS’ campaign “One Needle, One Syringe, Only One Time,” which includes information, FAQs, training resources, posters for patient rooms and a public service announcement (it can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3_6-0h1nfo or accessed through www.nj.gov/health and http://www.oneandonlycampaign.org/).
A second, abbreviated conference co-sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Health took place on Wednesday, September 14 in Somers Point at the Greate Bay Country Club.
We will be happy to help you facilitate an onsite program; please give us a call at 1-866-Rx-4RISK, or you may call the NJDHSS directly at 1-609-826-5964. Also, remember to check our Risk Management page for injection safety links as well as news and updates about upcoming continuing education opportunities.
Pictured left to right: Thomas M. McKnight, MD and Evelyn McKnight of HONOReform Foundation; Phyllis DeCola of Princeton Insurance; Barbara Montana, MD, MPH of the NJDHSS, and Deputy Attorney General Siobhan Krier of the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety
Additional Links
http://www.state.nj.us/health/ - New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services
http://www.honoreform.org/- HONOReform Foundation
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ - New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/ - CDC Injection Safety Site
http://www.hret.org/ – Health Research & Educational Trust
7.7.11
Princeton Insurance Recognized by American Heart Association
New Jersey’s leading medical malpractice insurance provider named 2011 “Start! Fit-Friendly Company”
Princeton Insurance has been named a 2011 Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association in recognition of the company’s efforts to promote a culture of good health and worksite wellness. An on-site fitness center, walking club, wellness-focused lunchtime seminars and FitBucks rewards program are just a few of the reasons Princeton Insurance qualified for this important achievement.
The American Heart Association notes that American adults spend most of their waking hours at work and many are in sedentary office environments. Therefore, they encourage employers to provide opportunities for their employees to lead more active lifestyles, thereby increasing productivity, reducing absenteeism, lowering turnover, decreasing healthcare costs and encouraging employees to live longer, stronger, healthier lives.
The organization has deemed Princeton successful at reaching these objectives through numerous initiatives that have been implemented in recent years.
Aside from the fitness center and FitBucks reward program, Princeton Insurance has offered employees various exercise classes during lunch hours and after hours, the opportunity to join the healthy weight group in their regular meetings to monitor weight loss and maintenance, a weekly walking club, the services of a part-time personal trainer, pamphlets, emails, an outdoor basketball hoop and more.
Nutrition is also a determining factor when being considered for a Start! Fit-Friendly award, and Princeton met the criteria due to the cafeteria’s offerings of “heart-healthy” options including salad bar, fresh vegetables and fruits, bottled water, fruit juices and milk.
To read about American Heart Association’s guidelines for getting healthy, visit their site here.
Photo caption: President & CEO Charlie Lefevre (second from right) accepts a plaque in recognition of Princeton Insurance being named a Gold‐Level Start! Fit‐Friendly Company from the American Heart Association. Pictured left to right are: Princeton Insurance VP of Human Resources Kim Horan, who also functions as the company’s wellness program coordinator, New Jersey Manufacturers CEO Bernie Flynn, who also serves as a member of the American Heart Association Executive Committee, and American Heart Association’s Jodi Grinwald, Senior Regional Director‐Southern NJ.
10.15.10
Princeton Insurance to Receive New Jersey Smart Workplaces Award
West Windsor, NJ (October 15, 2010) – Princeton Insurance Company has been notified by the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (GMTMA) that it will be awarded the New Jersey Smart Workplaces award for 2010 during the GMTMA’s annual meeting later this month. GMTMA chose to recognize Princeton’s efforts to make our communities cleaner, greener and more sustainable. In notifying Princeton Insurance of the award, the GMTMA Board of Trustees announced, “It is clear that when you help employees make informed decisions about their commute, you play an important catalytic role in reducing the company’s carbon footprint and help alleviate congestion and pollution problems in the community. It has been a privilege working with you this year and we look forward to continuing the alliance.”
Commenting on the GMTMA award, Princeton Insurance Vice President of Human Resources Kimberly Horan said, “We’re honored to be recognized as a New Jersey Smart Workplace. The steps we’ve taken, including providing commuting schedules, offering flextime and tele-work alternatives, disseminating traffic alerts, offering lockers and showers for those who bike or walk to work, and a fitness center and cafeteria to reduce the need to leave the company during the day, have all been welcomed by employees and help ease traffic congestion in and around Mercer County.”
The smart workplace award will be given to Princeton Insurance at a luncheon ceremony at the Nassau Inn in Princeton on October 29, 2010.
The Greater Mercer TMA is a non-profit, public/private partnership dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility in and around Mercer County.
Princeton Insurance Company is the leading medical professional liability insurer in New Jersey, serving the state’s physicians, hospitals, dentists, chiropractors and other healthcare professionals continuously since 1976.
For more information, contact Marketing Manager Jonathan Lazar at 609-951-5872 or submit your request online.
09.01.10
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04.06.10
Princeton VP Lois Hogya Elected to Insurance Society of Philadelphia Board
West Windsor, NJ (April 6, 2010) – Princeton Insurance Vice President of Underwriting and Marketing/Communications Lois Hogya has assumed a seat on the board for The Insurance Society of Philadelphia as a result of a recent vote among its 30 existing board members. The society, founded in 1901, is dedicated to education and professional development within insurance, risk management, financial services and other related industries.
Lois Hogya
Hogya said she is humbled by the invitation to join the board but also eager to begin working with the society on its educational efforts.
“I am honored to be a part of this prestigious organization and have always admired the work they do in promoting education within this important industry,” said Hogya, who began her insurance career in 1979 and has been with Princeton Insurance for 23 years. “I am particularly enthusiastic about their plans to encourage young people to consider the many insurance-related career paths available to them.”
President of the society David Arnold said that it’s not only the impact Hogya has made both at Princeton Insurance and within the industry, but also the commitment Princeton Insurance has demonstrated to the healthcare community that made Hogya an ideal candidate.
“Princeton Insurance brings a strong business and relationship presence in the central New Jersey insurance market as well as a dominant position in the important healthcare sector,” said Arnold. “Lois has been an influential leader at Princeton Insurance and has great ideas for how the Insurance Society of Philadelphia can partner with Princeton Insurance and their clients and staff.”
Princeton Insurance President and CEO Charlie Lefevre said the passion and values Hogya brings to her position at Princeton Insurance align perfectly with the society’s mission.
“We’re very proud to see Lois elected to the board. It’s an especially good fit, given her considerable experience coupled with a strong commitment to education and lifelong learning.”
Hogya’s first experience as a board member will come on June 18th at the society’s next board meeting.
About the Insurance Society of Philadelphia
A non-profit organization, the insurance society offers a variety of courses and workshops that provide education for insurance agents and brokers and has over 200 member companies. Some of the classes they offer include IIA/CPCU and AEI subjects, certificate and designation programs in workers' compensation claims, brokers licensing preparation and technical and skill-building workshops.
In addition, the insurance society is the administrator of industry-wide events such as The Independence Gala and Philly I Day, performs education consulting and develops and implements custom-made educational programs in response to specific education needs.
To read more about the insurance society, visit their website.
About Princeton Insurance
Princeton Insurance, headquartered in West Windsor, is the largest medical professional liability insurer in New Jersey, serving the state’s hospitals and individual medical and healthcare professionals continuously since 1976.
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