Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is the largest provider of healthcare benefits in Alabama, providing coverage to more than 2.9 million people in Alabama and other areas of the country. We employ over 3,500 people at our corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, as well as service centers and satellite offices throughout Alabama. In business since 1936, Blue Cross is a solid, stable company that is positioned for growth in the 21st century. Our customers are individuals representing nearly 20,000 companies, including many of the states and country's largest corporations, as well as small businesses with as few as two employees. Today's dynamic healthcare market requires that we identify and utilize the best available talent to provide outstanding value and service for our customers. At Blue Cross, our strategy is simple: serve customers through value-driven quality products and services. We are in the people business, and our corporate values reflect this. That's why we're called "The Caring Company." We've been cited for excellence in performance, financial strength, innovation and human resources. Yet, we do not rest on past achievements or laurels. Each day brings an opportunity to create something better. This same standard of excellence and concern for others extends to our associates. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.