Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance

best large workplaces in financial services and insurance

Fortune Editors

Great Place To Work

To determine the Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance in 2023, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm <a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/">Great Place to Work</a> to analyze survey feedback representing more than 191,000 U.S. employees. See also: the <a href="https://fortune.com/ranking/best-small-workplaces-financial-services-insurance/2023/">50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Financial Services &amp; Insurance</a>.

Employees say: 
 
"I love American Express. I believe that our company has one of the best brands in the world. We harvest a cohesive culture that embraces everything from change management to supporting one with personal growth and diversity. It makes me smile knowing and seeing pictures of employees who give back to our communities."

American Express

Employees say: 
 
"The company truly has the best interest of our clients and team members in mind when making important decisions. The company also treats every team member like they matter, and all our voices/opinions are heard and taken into consideration."

Rocket Companies

Employees say: 
 
"Capital One has created a culture where people can be fully themselves. I have always felt like I have a voice, and that my managers and mentors are advocates for me. I look forward to coming to work, engaging with my peers, and finding creative solutions to get the job done, all facilitated by the Capital One culture."

Capital One Financial

Employees say: 
 
"Leadership truly listens to the voice of the employees and takes real steps to make change when needed. I've seen this company change and grow so much over the last 25 years, and I am so proud to work for such an amazing company."

Synchrony Financial

Employees say: 
 
"The culture is truly one of a kind, and we value people as our priority both internal to the organization, and in everything that we do. I have never been so aligned from a personal value and professional value standpoint and am very proud to work at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company!"

Nationwide

Employees say: 
 
"The culture is top notch. A lot of companies talk about their culture, but Baird really has culture. They protect it at all costs, and it truly makes this a great place to work. Also, being employee owned is a great feeling, knowing you have stake in what you do in your day-to-day."

Baird

Employees say: 
 
"Pinnacle Financial Partners's consistent focus on maintaining our company culture, winning through collaboration and teamwork, and empowerment of our employees, make this organization unique amongst financial services institutions. Pinnacle Financial Partners is truly a fantastic place to work."

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Employees say: 
 
"I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the best company to work for, because not only do they care deeply about their employees, but also the community as well. The amount that they give back to people and organizations in the community just blows me away. It is so great to feel good about where you work and to be proud to tell anyone about your job. If I had to pick just one unique thing about the job that makes it so great, it would probably have to be the companywide events that they have all the time for us and our families. They really make our spouses/partners/families feel included in everything, and that is so special."

Veterans United Home Loans

Employees say: 
 
"Credit Acceptance truly is a great place to work, from the pay to the work-life balance to the team members here. I am truly blessed to be a part of Credit Acceptance."

Credit Acceptance

Employees say: 
 
"There is a large focus on helping the underserved and connecting with minority communities, which helps contribute to the feeling of this being more than just a job. You feel like you're making a difference in real people's lives by helping them achieve homeownership."

New American Funding

Employees say: 
 
"Executive leaders and down lead by example, and demonstrate transparency. Visa truly treats its employees as an extended family and shows genuine concern for us as employees and people at and away from work."

Visa

Employees say: 
 
"The people I work with and who work for me that make this a great place to work. I feel a sense of pride and commitment to them to try and deliver on our purpose every day!"

MetLife

Employees say: 
 
"I love my direct supervisor. She is always going above and beyond. She has been a huge asset in my career. I love my coworkers and all the opportunities given to me at Navy Federal Credit Union."

Navy Federal Credit Union

Employees say: 
 
"The people make Progressive unique. Since starting here, I've made many friends and developed many strong work relationships. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and wants to do what they can to help people improve and build a career here."

Progressive

Employees say: 
 
"The community involvement and networking within the company is what makes First American Financial Corporationial a great place to work. I appreciate the opportunities and encouragement for growth within the company that is offered by getting involved with the local and great communities, as well as training and networking opportunities offered in-house."

First American Financial

Employees say: 
 
"With our firm being a partnership, it truly gives me the feeling that I own a piece of the firm and [am] not just an employee. We are celebrated for our successes and help each other succeed in the business, because we know if we are all successful, that means that our firm as a whole is successful. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else!"

Jones Financial (Edward Jones)

Employees say: 
 
"Love that we can all bring our whole selves to work. This no longer applies just to a specific race or to a specific gender, we can all feel secure with being who we truly are, professionally."

Bank of America

Employees say: 
 
"One thing I feel is unique about Mutual of Omaha are the employee resource groups available, which provide a greater sense of community to engage with other coworkers who are not in your area. I feel proud to work for a company that celebrates the diversity of their employees."

Mutual of Omaha

Employees say: 
 
"This is truly a people-first company that treats its employees as owners and rewards as such. Ally Financial celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to have all employees make a difference in their community outside of their working roles."

Ally Financial

Employees say: 
 
"I love working for Discover. I feel that I am valued as a person, and given opportunities to develop myself. There are development programs, trainings, and tuition assistance for schooling. Discover truly makes me feel empowered to better myself, regardless of the direction my career with them is going, even if that means someday seeking outside opportunities. I have managers who show me I'm more than a number, and want me to do my best and have a good work-life balance."

Discover

Employees say: 
 
"I am exceptionally proud of the diversity efforts and inclusion contributions made by Experian. I appreciated leadership providing their stance on current events, from a personal and professional aspect."

Experian

Employees say: 
 
"Mastercard's culture is one to be proud of. Everyone is ready and willing to work across teams and regions to get the job done and to lend a helping hand where they can. I feel welcomed wherever I go, and I am never afraid to reach out to ask questions. There are constant opportunities to learn something new and stretch my responsibilities."

Mastercard

Employees say: 
 
"This is the only company I have ever worked for where your talents and abilities matter more than your gender, age, race, or ethnicity. It is the quality of your work and the quality of how you treat people that matters, and that is a very rare thing in any company, particularly in a large organization. 'One Team, One Purpose' is not just written as part of a vision statement, it is what people are held accountable to every day."

PrimeLending

Employees say: 
 
"Love the diversity and inclusion, as well as the continued focus on mental health. For a public company, I love their focus on the individual and not always the bottom line. They recognize that if you treat your associates well, the profits will follow."

Brown & Brown

Employees say: 
 
"Best combination of culture, people, freedom, and benefits I have seen in 36 years of experience. This is simply the best job I have ever had, and will probably ever have. The Atlas program is an excellent way to make a real difference for young people who normally would not have had such an opportunity. And, this is the type of program that will have long-term positive impact by getting a wider range of resumes into the pile."

Balyasny Asset Management

Employees say: 
 
"This company is very welcoming. When I began my employment, I had several meetings with the various departments I would be working most closely with, and in every one, the people were genuinely friendly, welcoming, and interested in getting to know me. My manager's manager always reaches out if my manager is out of office to ask if help is needed and to offer her assistance."

Nations Lending Corporation

Employees say: 
 
"People care about one another here, and that makes for an amazing workplace. Executive management trusts the employees they have hired and gives them a free reign to do what they were hired to do. The company gives back to the community and shows a high level of interest and compassion for the employees."

Bell Bank

Employees say: 
 
"This company is a great place to work for many reasons. A reason that sticks out the most to me is that individuals and teams receive recognition for their hard work and dedication, whether it be in the awards ceremony or in an everyday meeting. I also appreciate the meetings/daily check-in with our team, as it is very important to communicate with one another."

BHG Financial

Employees say: 
 
"It's the most family-friendly employer I have worked for. They thrive on making you a better spouse/parent as well as an employee. Lots of focus on family-friendly events. The laid back atmosphere is like nothing I've encountered. I was at another insurance carrier for 12 years prior, and Nothing can beat Secura Insurances's focus. I wish I would've started my insurance career 12 years ago with Secura Insurance."

SECURA Insurance

Employees say: 
 
"Bridgewater Associates is unlike any place I've worked at before. The company is committed to doing meaningful work and building meaningful relationships, and I feel that it does a great job making sure that both of those things happen. I could not be happier working here, and my first year at the firm has been by far the best work experience of my (admittedly still young) career."

Bridgewater Associates

Employees say: 
 
"This company is truly employee-friendly. They pay close attention to employees's feedback and try to follow through with improvements. They are sensitive to all demographic groups. They have a variety of benefits, wellness, educational, and networking programs. There is something for everyone here, and all are encouraged to work how each individual wants to work. If you look around the offices, cafeteria, etc., employees truly appear happy!"

Crum & Forster

"I feel Cardinal Financial takes great care of us from day one. We are issued equipment and given the opportunity to have benefits immediately. I love the chat support feature. They are always quick to help! The training I received in the beginning was extremely helpful." 
 
Employees say:

Cardinal Financial

Employees say: 
 
"From the moment I began working, I was welcomed and provided with the materials to succeed. I have been here a year, and that has not changed, and I am still provided opportunities to grow and skill up daily. My team inspires me to work hard to skill up to help the team succeed."

WithumSmith+Brown

Employees say: 
 
"This is the only place I have worked that has encompassed everything my ideal work environment would look like—they are encouraging of growth and new ideas, push me to be my best self professionally, support me when I need it, and ensure me in their words and actions that my needs are important outside of work, affording me flexibility and understanding when life happens. Not to mention, I am compensated well and praised for my hard work. I feel valued as an employee and an individual."

NFM Lending

Employees say: 
 
"The people here really care about you as a person and about your career development. They are very great about encouraging growth and promotion and genuinely want you to do well and succeed. There is also a great work-life balance."

Regions Bank

Employees say: 
 
"Everyone shares the same passion and drive on delivering excellence. From the IT desk to investment teams, people are truly driven and passionate about their work and doing a good job. This makes it a fun and exciting place to work, where you know you can count on your counterparts and colleagues to step up and help in any given situation."

Blackstone

Employees say: 
 
"The company has a history of giving back to the community, which really brings the employees together and makes you very proud to work for Voya Financial. I love that we can pick a cause to donate to and the company will match your donation. Also, the company gives you 40 hours a year to volunteer, which shows to really want their employees to participate in giving back to their communities—and not just with money but actually helping out."

Voya Financial

Employees say: 
 
"Uniquely, it feels like we have the best in the business. The smartest people in the industry, and they are all willing to work together to make each other better and stronger. It doesn't feel like any one person is trying to be better than the other, it's more like the expert in each topic wants to share their knowledge with everyone else so we can all be experts in that topic to make us stronger as a whole. True team mentality."

The Baldwin Group

Employees say: 
 
"The culture is definitely unique, and it never ceases to amaze my friends and family when I describe the culture and environment of the my office. They are always shocked at how lucky I am to work with such amazing people that value me as an individual, as well as an employee."

Walker & Dunlop

Employees say: 
 
"We have a recognition culture, with multiple ways to recognize high performers, successful ideas, years of service, teamwork, and everyday work. We have monthly and annual awards for employees and teams, as well as a volunteer of the quarter and a quality award. This year, I'm excited that there will also be an inclusion award."

Allianz Life Insurance

Employees say: 
 
"There is a family-oriented feel with West Bend Mutual Insurance. This is the only company I have worked for where every manager and employee is approachable. Very fortunate to work for such a great company every day."

West Bend Mutual Ins. Co.

Employees say: 
 
"Cornerstone Home Lending's loyalty to their team members makes me eager to come to my desk every morning and stay until my responsibilities are completed. Knowing that I am part of a company that makes dreams come true for individuals and families—and is proud of that—makes my job very rewarding."

Cornerstone Capital Bank

Employees say: 
 
"This is a company with a keen mind toward employee development, both in the professional and personal realms, with great investment toward these goals. There are often opportunities to learn new and exciting things, as well as constant updates to offerings for external education, volunteer opportunities, and more. I've never worked at a place so involved and passionate about learning and development, and that gives me great joy."

Symetra Life Insurance Company

Employees say: 
 
"My managers have always prioritized my personal well-being and mental health over tasks/assignments/projects, which helps me feel like I can take the time I need to rest, recharge, or just take a break. They understand that I need time to recoup in order to be the best team member I can, which is not easy to find."

Mr. Cooper (Nationstar Mortgage)

Employees say: 
 
"It's a flat structure. I feel like I could talk to anybody of any rank and receive respect, despite being a young employee. I've felt this way since I've joined the company. And the culture here is really transparent. I genuinely feel that people want to do the right thing and would speak up if there was anything unethical happening."

Morningstar

Employees say: 
 
"It's such a positive place to work. People work hard and are compensated accordingly, which is very refreshing. Management isn't afraid to say 'good job, we appreciate you.' Credit is always given where credit is due, and thats very unique to find these days."

CNO Financial Group

Employees say: 
 
"Career mobility within business segments and functions makes it an exciting place to continually learn, develop, and make an impact. It is also a diverse and welcoming culture with its myriad employee resource groups that drive awareness, learning, and equal opportunity for folks from all different backgrounds."

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group

Employees say: 
 
"There is a genuine care about work-life balance, and there are multiple opportunities to learn new skills because of the multiple courses offered through TD Thrive. You can continue to grow throughout your entire career tenure."

TD Bank NA

Employees say: 
 
"I have always felt valued and respected by my leaders and have been given many opportunities to continue to learn new skills and work on different projects. I also feel Penn Mutual leaders really do care deeply about the financial strength of our company so we can deliver our promises to our policyholder. I feel I am fairly compensated, and the bonus program is exceptional. Not many companies include all levels in their bonus program. The 401k company match and contribution to the RSP is also a great benefit."

Penn Mutual Life Insurance

Employees say: 
 
"We change people's lives. I started here as a Tax Pro 20 years ago. The company taught me how to break the cycle of poverty for my family, and now I get to do that for millions of people every day. I have helped women get out of battered women's shelters with what they learn. I have volunteered and impacted millions of lives. I can never express how much good we do."

Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance

Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance Ranking (2023)