Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance

Revolutions in technology and automation have made life easier for the public, but it hasn't been an easy ride for the global financial industry. While many companies have embraced tech, they've had to do so while ensuring their talent feels encouraged and motivated. The companies in this year's list of Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance have managed to hit the mark. Great Place to Work polled thousands of employees in the financial services and insurance industry and asked them what sets their employers apart. Here, in their own words, are this year's best employers.

The Top Ten

WestPac Wealth Partners

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Life Insurance

Employees say: “Management goes the extra mile to provide training and resources for the employees to accomplish their goals. They foster an atmosphere of cooperation instead of unbridled greedy competition and what we have is happy agents with great productivity.” Read Great Place to Work review .

First American Equipment Finance

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Other

Employees say: “There is a clear vision here as a company that everyone is bought into while also maintaining an amazing work-life balance. Our benefits and perks here are absolutely unbelievable, and they are always looking to make them better!” Read Great Place to Work review .

Bankers Healthcare Group

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Banking/Credit Services

Employees say: “The culture here has been cultivated to make every employee feel part of a team and willing to collaborate. It is a great feeling to have teammates at work instead of competitors.” Read Great Place to Work review .

Network Capital

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Banking/Credit Services

Employees say: “It's a joy to come to work everyday. Our people are so happy and enjoy being around each other. We are always having contests and competitions. It's by far the best place to work in Southern California. Its really not even close!” Read Great Place to Work review .

Promontory Interfinancial Network

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Banking/Credit Services

Employees say: “We make a difference for our customers and the communities they serve. This company cares about us as employees and our families. You know the adage "the grass is greener"; this is the place they are talking about, we are the greener grass.” Read Great Place to Work review .

Advisors Excel

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Investments

Employees say: “I've never worked at a place that made you feel so involved in your community. I am really proud to work for a company with that reputation, and that I see back up that reputation on a consistent basis.” Read Great Place to Work review .

Nationwide Mortgage Bankers

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Banking/Credit Services

Employees say: “The fact that you get to develop your skills and encourage others to do the same while at the same time establishing long lasting relationships with great people. The culture is fantastic and the company believes in the abilities of it employees.” Read Great Place to Work review .

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

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Banking/Credit Services

Employees say: “Grow treats their employees extraordinarily well. This is the first job I have had where I truly feel I could be here for the long haul. I love our motto, We are for people NOT for profit. This is very much true.” Read Great Place to Work review .

ESL Federal Credit Union

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Banking/Credit Services

Employees say: “Everyone from an entry level employee to senior management is approachable. I've never worked for an organization that promotes work-life balance and encourages employees to think freely and build connections with other employees and customers.” Read Great Place to Work review .

SECURA Insurance

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General Insurance

Employees say: “From the moment you walk into the building for an interview you are always made to feel special and important. On a daily basis of everyone is in a friendly mood. This is by far the best company I have worked for.” Read Great Place to Work review .