MADISON — WPS Health Solutions has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

“This is the 10th consecutive year that Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corp. (WPS Health Solutions) has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute. This milestone achievement demonstrates our commitment to ethical business practices and leading with integrity,” said Jane Keller-Allen, WPS vice president of internal audit, compliance and risk, in a news release. “We continually work toward maintaining our high standards for ethical business behavior, responsible corporate citizenship, effective leadership and solid governance.”

In 2019, 128 honorees were recognized spanning 21 countries and 50 industries. The honorees illustrate how companies continue to be the driving force for improving communities, building capable and empowered workforces, and fostering corporate cultures focused on ethics and a strong sense of purpose, the Ethisphere Institute said.

The World’s Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient framework. Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35 percent), culture of ethics (20 percent), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20 percent), governance (15 percent) and leadership and reputation (10 percent).

The full list of honorees can be found at worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees/. Ethisphere Institute is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.