Innovative Employment Program for Neurodiverse Adults

Westfield Center, OH (April 9, 2024) – Westfield Insurance, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty (P&C) insurance company, announces the launch of its neurodiversity employment partnership with The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI), a Wilmington, Delaware-based IT and business services company focused on employment for neurodiverse adults. This innovative employment program will leverage the talents of TPI’s workforce, who are impacted by autism and other neurodiversities, to be part of Westfield’s workforce.

“When properly assessed and trained, people impacted by autism and other neurodiversities are extremely high-performing employees. TPI’s employees bring innovative approaches to performing critical and challenging jobs such as administrative business and IT functions," said Ernie Dianastasis, CEO of The Precisionists. "When you consider that more than 80% of autistic adults in the U.S. are either unemployed or underemployed, we are making a true difference in engaging a significant, talented, untapped labor force. We are thrilled to partner with Westfield, a leader in the insurance industry and an employer committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.”

This engagement will begin with consultants from TPI’s workforce performing IT Service Management (ITSM) work, including Asset Management & Reporting Services, EasyVista Support Services, and Configuration Management Database Support Services. While supporting Westfield’s ITSM team, TPI consultants will also receive ongoing direction, training, and support from their TPI service delivery leader.

“Partnering with TPI reflects our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce at Westfield,” said Jennifer Palmieri, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Westfield. “We believe that diversity supported by an inclusive environment promotes innovation and perspectives that drive solutions, enhance customer service, and ultimately improve business performance. We are excited about the positive impact this program will have on Westfield and the community.”

Candidates interested in exploring employment opportunities as a part of this program should contact The Precisionists’ talent acquisition team by emailing inquiries to careers@theprecisionists.com.

About The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI)
The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI), a benefits Corporation, is a national company focused on providing industry best practices for delivering administrative and technology services by building teams, which include individuals with disabilities. This approach enables The Precisionists to meet each customer’s specific needs and to deliver projects with the highest degree of productivity. The Precisionists is dedicated to creating jobs for individuals with disabilities in all the markets it serves. The Precisionists, Inc. is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. Learn more www.theprecisionists.com.

About Westfield Insurance
Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, more than 175 years later, as a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company with more than $10 billion in GAAP assets, Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of over 1,000 leading independent agents and brokers. Westfield recently acquired Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200, establishing the company as a global franchise. Learn more at www.westfieldinsurance.com.