NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — The executive in charge of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company’s human-resources initiatives recently received a title change to reflect the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. Jenifer Rinehart is now executive VP, chief human resources officer, and diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. “I am excited to be able to continue the development […]
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — The executive in charge of Preferred Mutual Insurance Company’s human-resources initiatives recently received a title change to reflect the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
Jenifer Rinehart is now executive VP, chief human resources officer, and diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.
“I am excited to be able to continue the development and implementation of Preferred Mutual’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts,” Rinehart said in a news release. “It is gratifying to see organizations like the Department of Financial Services (DFS) recognize the need for the insurance sector to prioritize a more inclusive workforce related to race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. I am proud to be a part of this opportunity by leading targeted strategies at Preferred Mutual in support of an inclusive workplace.”
Rinehart’s previous title at Preferred Mutual was executive VP, chief human resources officer. She is responsible for the development and execution of human-resource strategy including talent acquisition, retention, development and succession planning, compensation, and performance management, and now also the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
“As Preferred Mutual continues to implement strategic initiatives to enhance our position within the marketplace, we turn to Jenifer to make diversity a business priority and a key element of our corporate governance,” Chris Taft, company CEO and president, said in the release. “Preferred Mutual will look to Jenifer to lead us in this mission by taking meaningful steps to promote and support our diversity efforts.”
Rinehart joined Preferred Mutual Insurance in 2017. She has about 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Rinehart previously was senior VP of human resources for WEX Inc., a global corporate payments company. She also previously served as VP of human resources for the Homesite Insurance Company, as well as senior VP of human resources for Harleysville Insurance Company. Prior to these roles, Rinehart held a variety of HR positions for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
Preferred Mutual Insurance Company says it provides property and casualty insurance coverage to more than 232,000 individual and business customers through a network of more than 500 independent agents throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The firm was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in New Berlin.
