Forbes has named Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama one of America’s best midsize employers in an annual ranking conducted in partnership with market firm Statista.

Blue Cross ranked No. 110 out of 400 companies that received recognition. This is the sixth year Blue Cross has been named a Best Employer in the midsize category.

Rankings are based on a survey of more than 170,000 U.S. employees at American companies. Forbes looked at companies in all sectors with employment of at least 1,000 and no more than 5,000.

According to Forbes’ description, “responses were given by current employees, employees who had worked for the company within the past two years, and individuals familiar with the company through friends, family or peers in their industry.”

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“Being recognized as one of America’s best midsize employers is truly an honor,” said
Tim Vines, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

“Knowing this recognition is based on feedback from our own associates makes it even more meaningful. We are committed to providing our employees a positive and healthy work environment so they can focus on our top priority – taking care of our customers.”

Previously, the company has been recognized as both one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity and Best-in-State Employers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield has provided insurance and care to Alabamians for 88 years strong, covering both corporations and individuals and seniors.

Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP