Case Study: SAIF Corporation achieves 97% program engagement and a healthier company culture with Personify Health

SAIF Corporation - Customer Case Study

SAIF Corporation, a not‑for‑profit workers’ compensation carrier in Oregon that employs about 900 people and serves roughly 600,000 workers statewide, faced low engagement in its longstanding wellness offerings. Cultural norms and a no‑cost mandate from leadership meant early efforts — including HRAs and on‑site biometric screenings — saw only about 15% participation, so the company needed validated activity data and an incentives strategy to drive behavior change.

In 2011 SAIF added Virgin Pulse wearable trackers, built a volunteer “champions” network, and launched a blended incentive model (health‑insurance discounts plus cash). Participation jumped to 75% in year one and 96% in year two, and has stabilized near 97% engagement; 68% of employees meet activity recommendations, average 8,074 steps/day, and 99% earn rewards. Combined with on‑site clinic, classes, ergonomic and mental‑health supports, the program transformed SAIF’s culture and earned it repeated recognition as a top‑three Healthiest Employer in Oregon.

SAIF Corporation

Renae Coombs

Benefits and Wellness Manager