December 13, 2024
Texas Mutual receives second award for claims apprenticeship program
As the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation, we’re committed to supporting our industry and our communities now and for years to come. To bridge the disparities in post-secondary education among diverse populations, we developed a claims apprenticeship program. We’re thrilled to announce that for the second consecutive year, we have received the Gulf Coast Region Business Apprenticeship Provider of the Year award from Houston Community College (HCC) for 2024. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing dedication to growing the insurance talent of the future and providing important job and education opportunities to a wider range of individuals.
Texas Mutual’s Claims Apprenticeship Program first launched in 2022 at our Houston regional office and continues to thrive. Our innovative program brings in students from diverse economic and educational backgrounds, offering them the opportunity to earn a full-time salary as a Texas Mutual employee while also attending college. Claims assistant apprentices receive on-the-job training while taking classes toward an AAS Business Management degree, with tuition fully covered by Texas Mutual. Since the program’s inception, we’ve welcomed six apprentices, with two joining us each year. This year, we’re also proud to celebrate two apprentices graduating from HCC.
Our claims apprenticeship program is just one of the work-based learning opportunities we offer through our TXM Ignite initiative. Texas Mutual continues to see success with trainee programs across the company, allowing individuals to receive income while learning new skills in departments like claims and underwriting. Through our corporate citizenship strategy, we're also working to support Texas Mutual employees in their career development and expand our outreach through skills-based volunteering opportunities.
Receiving this award for the second year in a row reinforces our commitment to supporting dedicated insurance professionals in making Texas a stronger, more stable and safer place for all of us. Together, with our community partners, we’re continuing to foster talent, promote diversity and inclusion and contribute to the growth of the insurance industry in Texas.