Heffernan Insurance Brokers Partners With Plus 3 Network to Promote Fitness and Philanthropy in Workplace Wellness Programs to Employees and Clients

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest independent brokerage firms in the United States, today announces its partnership with Plus 3 Network to bring wellness and philanthropy application platforms to the insurance firm's employees and clients.  This web and mobile portal motivates people by converting every healthy activity they complete into a charitable donation.  The new partnership will support Heffernan's ongoing efforts through its Wellness@Work product to combine philanthropy with workplace wellness.

The Heffernan Foundation has committed a $25,000 contribution to be earned by Heffernan employees and clients on the Plus 3 Network for the nonprofit Collective Impact. In addition to introducing the online network to its own employees, Heffernan will include it as a benefit for each of its Wellness@Work clients.  Beyond fitness motivation, Plus 3 Network serves as a daily portal delivering important company information and lifestyle-improvement programs.

"I feel Plus 3 Network is the best online user interface and employee wellness environment I've seen," said Adam Cox, Heffernan's Director of Wellness.  "Our partnership is based on the common goals of positive reinforcement of a healthy lifestyle and creating opportunities for social responsibility. The Plus 3 program takes some of the burden off an employee's social network, allowing the individual to earn money through fitness activities without having to ask for sponsors. Heffernan will be baking Plus 3 into every wellness package we provide our clients."

Plus 3 Network serves as a daily portal delivering important company information and lifestyle-improving programs. The Plus 3 motto of "Making it Count" is highlighted by its fun and friendly platform which fuels higher levels of participation by accommodating the varied activity and social interests of each individual. IDEO, headquartered in Palo Alto California, is using Plus 3 and Health & Wellness practice director Dennis Boyle said recently, "Plus 3 has the most potential of any system we have tested and we have tried many similar initiatives. Our employees find Plus 3 an enjoyable and compelling experience and participation levels are kicking-in above our expectations."

"Plus 3 users charge into the day knowing that every walk to the store, bike ride, yoga hour, or snowboard session is an opportunity to improve both personal and community well-being. Corporate sponsors love our model because it creates meaningful employee and community relationships over an extended period of time, highlights their charitable giving, and encourages an active lifestyle," said Rick Sutton, the Co-Founder and CEO of Plus3 Network. "We're honored that Heffernan Insurance Brokers is committed to incorporating our platform as a central element of its Wellness@Work program."

About Heffernan Insurance Brokers 

Heffernan Insurance Brokers, formed in 1988, is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Heffernan provides comprehensive insurance and financial services products to a wide range of businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Heffernan has additional offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, and Orange, California; Portland, Oregon; and Chesterfield, Missouri.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers was named the Top Mid-Sized Broker in the United States to Work for in 2009 by Business Insurance Magazine. The firm has been among the Top Greater Bay Area Philanthropists since 2003 by donating more than $2.5 million to local charities.  Each of the firm's 420 employees is granted four paid days off per year to volunteer their time at a local nonprofit.  The Heffernan Group provides a Workplace Wellness program for all employees and many participate in active volunteering events such as the Avon Breast Cancer Walk and Best Buddies Hearst Castle Challenge bike ride.

For more information, please visit www.heffins.com or call 800.234.6787. License # 0564249.

About Plus 3 Network

Plus 3's Website and Mobile Apps mobilize people by putting a value on healthy activities for both personal rewards and charitable donations courtesy of each user's corporate sponsor. Plus 3 is the only comprehensive employee wellness and cause marketing platform that actively motivates, validates & rewards fitness with self-directed charitable contributions, individual rewards, and friendship commitments. For more information about Plus 3 Network, please contact Joe Fabris at 408-348-6891. You can also visit www.plus3network.com.

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