14 Best Insurance Companies To Work For (2024 Awards)
We analyzed over 60 insurance companies to find the best ones to work for.
And we removed the bias in “best.” To do so, we analyzed how many of the 20 most in-demand employee benefits each insurance company offers. The winners you’ll read about below all offer 12 or more of these employee benefits.
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👉 Best Insurance Company To Work For By Category 👈
Here is the best insurance company to work for across each category: overall, life, health, auto, and home.
Category | Company | Benefits Offered |
Best Overall  |  | Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA |
Life  |  | Headquarters: Austin, TX, USA
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Health  |  | Headquarters: St. Louis, MO, USA |
Auto  |  | Headquarters: Northbrook, IL, USA |
Home  |  | Headquarters: Chicago, IL, USA |
👉 The Best Insurance Companies To Work For 👈
Here are the 14 best insurance companies to work for across all types of insurance. All of these winners happen to be in the United States even though we searched the world. Each of these insurance companies offers 12 of the 20 most in-demand employee benefits.
1) Vouch Insurance
Provides business insurance for startups and high-growth companies with tailored policies.
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Industry: Business Insurance for Startups, Tech
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 1
- Number of Benefits Offered: 15 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Company Retreats
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Work Stipends
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit Vouch Insurance’s careers page.
2) Asurion
Provides insurance and tech support services for consumer electronics and appliances.
- Headquarters: Nashville, TN, USA
- Industry: Insurance & Technology
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 2
- Number of Benefits Offered: 14 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
3) AIG
An American multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions.
- Headquarters: New York, NY, USA
- Industry: Insurance
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 3
- Number of Benefits Offered: 14 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Sabbaticals
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
4) Kin Insurance
Kin is a direct-to-consumer home insurance company focusing on areas with high risks, like hurricanes and wildfires.
- Headquarters: Chicago, IL, USA
- Industry: InsurTech, Tech
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 4
- Number of Benefits Offered: 13 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit Kin Insurance’s careers page.
5) Ethos Life
Simplifies the process of applying for life insurance with quick online applications and no medical exams for most.
- Headquarters: Austin, TX, USA
- Industry: InsurTech, Life Insurance
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 5
- Number of Benefits Offered: 13 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Work Stipends
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit Ethos Life’s careers page.
6) Allstate
One of the largest insurance providers in the U.S., offering a wide range of insurance products and financial services.
- Headquarters: Northbrook, IL, USA
- Industry: Insurance
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 6
- Number of Benefits Offered: 13 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Work Stipends
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Allstate offers a pension, too
Visit Allstate’s careers page.
7) State Farm
The largest provider of auto and home insurance in the U.S., known for its personal service through local agents.
- Headquarters: Bloomington, IL, USA
- Industry: Insurance and Financial Services
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 7
- Number of Benefits Offered: 13 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit State Farm’s careers page.
8) Centene
A multinational healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.
- Headquarters: St. Louis, MO, USA
- Industry: Healthcare and Insurance
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 8
- Number of Benefits Offered: 13 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
9) Principal Financial Group
A global financial investment management leader offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services including retirement, asset management, and insurance.
- Headquarters: Des Moines, IA, USA
- Industry: Insurance and Financial Services
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 9
- Number of Benefits Offered: 13 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit Principal Financial Group’s careers page.
10) SafetyWing
Provides travel and health insurance for nomads, remote workers, and global citizens.
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Industry: Insurance for Nomads, Tech
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 10
- Number of Benefits Offered: 12 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Company Retreats
- Work From Anywhere
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Work Stipends
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit SafetyWing’s careers page.
11) SimplyInsured
Offers small business health insurance through an online marketplace.
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Industry: Online Health Insurance, Tech
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 11
- Number of Benefits Offered: 12 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Company Retreats
- Flexible Schedule
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Work Stipends
Visit SimplyInsured’s careers page.
12) Paychex
A provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services.
- Headquarters: Rochester, NY, USA
- Industry: Payroll and HR, Tech
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 12
- Number of Benefits Offered: 12 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
13) Northwestern Mutual
A financial services mutual organization providing consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, trust and private client services, estate planning, and business planning.
- Headquarters: Milwaukee, WI, USA
- Industry: Life Insurance, Financial Services
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 13
- Number of Benefits Offered: 12 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit Northwestern Mutual’s careers page.
14) UnitedHealth Group
A diversified healthcare company providing a broad spectrum of products and services through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare and Optum.
- Headquarters: Minnetonka, MN, USA
- Industry: Healthcare, Insurance
- Best Insurance Company Rank: 14
- Number of Benefits Offered: 12 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit UnitedHealth Group’s careers page.
👉 Honorable Mention Insurance Companies To Work For 👈
Here are 10 additional insurance companies to work for that offer 11 of the top 20 employee benefits. If you’d like to expand your job search, take a look at these companies. You’ll find some big names.
Lincoln National
Offers a range of financial services products, including life insurance, annuities, retirement plan services, and group protection.
- Headquarters: Radnor, PA, USA
- Industry: Financial Services, Insurance
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Company Retreats
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Match
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit Lincoln National’s careers page.
Nationwide
A diversified insurance and financial services organization offering a broad range of products.
- Headquarters: Columbus, OH, USA
- Industry: Insurance and Financial Services
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Work From Anywhere
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit Nationwide’s careers page.
Prudential Financial
Provides a variety of financial products and services, including life insurance, annuities, and investment management.
- Headquarters: Newark, NJ, USA
- Industry: Insurance and Financial Services
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit Prudential Financial’s careers page.
Swiss Re
A leading global reinsurance company that provides insurance companies with reinsurance and insurance-based risk transfer.
- Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
- Industry: Insurance and Reinsurance Provider
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit Swiss Re’s careers page.
Newfront Insurance
A modern insurance brokerage that combines technology and human expertise to simplify the insurance buying process.
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Industry: Insurance, Tech
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Visit Newfront Insurance’s careers page.
Cigna
A global health service company offering health, pharmacy, dental, supplemental insurance, and Medicare plans.
- Headquarters: Bloomfield, CT, USA
- Industry: Health Insurance
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
- Tuition Reimbursement
Devoted Health
A health care company serving seniors, offering Medicare Advantage plans.
- Headquarters: Waltham, MA, USA
- Industry: Health Insurance, Tech
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Company Retreats
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit Devoted Health’s careers page.
Oscar Health
A health insurance company that employs technology, design, and data to humanize health care, providing a simpler, more intuitive health insurance experience.
- Headquarters: New York, NY, USA
- Industry: Health Insurance, Tech
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Unlimited Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit Oscar Health’s careers page.
The Hartford
A leading provider of insurance products and services, including car and home insurance and business and commercial insurance.
- Headquarters: Hartford, CT, USA
- Industry: Insurance
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Visit The Hartford’s careers page.
John Hancock
A provider of insurance and financial services in the United States, including life insurance, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, and annuities.
- Headquarters: Boston, MA, USA
- Industry: Finance, Insurance
- Rank: Honorable Mention
- Number of Benefits Offered: 11 out of 20
Notable Benefits Offered:
- Remote Work
- Health Insurance
- Maternity Policy
- Paternity Policy
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Learning & Development Budget
Visit John Hancock’s careers page.
How We Determine The Top Insurance Companies To Work For
Two pieces of information make up our grading criteria:
- “Insurance” company status: An insurance company is a business entity that offers any type of insurance product as one of its main offerings. If a company fits this criteria, they are eligible for our list.
- Company benefits: We track which employee benefits each company offers of our 20 most desirable (see below)
- To quality as one of the best insurance companies to work for, you must offer 12 or more of the 20
- Companies that offer the most of the 20 benefits rank the highest
Based on our research, we landed on the following 20 employee benefits as the most in-demand today:
Remote work- 🧳 Company retreats
- ✈️ Work from anywhere
- Four-day work week
- Asynchronous work
- 🗓️ Flexible schedule
- Paid sabbaticals
- Unlimited PTO
- 🏥 Health insurance
- 🚑 Flexible spending account (FSA)
- 🍼 Maternity leave
- 🍼 Paternity leave
- 🪥 Dental insurance
- ⚰️ Life insurance
- 💪🏽 Gym or wellness reimbursement
- 💰 401K match plan
- 💵 Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- 💻 Work stipends
- 📚 Learning & development budget
- 🎓 Tuition reimbursement
What is the best insurance company to work for?
From Buildremote’s 2024 awards, here are the winners by category:
- Best overall: Vouch Insurance
- Best large insurance company: AIG
- Best medium-sized insurance company: Vouch Insurance
- Best small insurance company: SimplyInsured
What is the best life insurance company to work for?
According to Buildremote’s 2024 awards, Ethos Life is the best life insurance company to work for.
What is the best health insurance company to work for?
According to Buildremote’s 2024 awards, Centene is the best health insurance company to work for.
What is the best auto insurance company to work for?
According to Buildremote’s 2024 awards, Allstate is the best auto insurance company to work for.
What is the best insurance company to work for remotely?
Most insurance companies offer remote work in some way. However, the biggest insurance company to truly go remote is Nationwide (which is also an honorable mention on our 2024 awards for the best insurance companies to work for).
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