Each year Insurance Journal surveys the property casualty industry for the Best Independent Insurance Agencies to Work For.

Congratulations to our 2024 winners. The full story can be found in our October 7, 2024 Magazine Issue

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Overall Winner

Higginbotham

higginbotham.com
Fort Worth, Texas

It's a people business. You hear it a lot about our industry, but we think it needs to start from within

Rusty Reid CEO & Chairman

Employee Perspectives

Quotes from employee nominations

Higginbotham treats their employees like family

Details like performance reviews and your salary become a formality when you are simply fulfilled at work, however, they handle them great too.

Higginbotham is a family, and their entire business structure is built on family values. They truly care about their employees, communities, business partners and clients

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East

Gold Winner

Mackoul Risk Insurance Solutions

mackoul.com
Long Beach, NY

The customer doesn't come first to me, you all do. I will never forget that. Management really has our back.

Ed Mackoul CEO

Employee Perspectives

Quotes from employee nominations

This agency genuinely cares about the employees

Although we work remotely, Mackoul Risk Solutions still feels like a family.

The remote work is incredible and only helps us all be happier in our roles and to permit us to have a fantastic work/life balance

Working remotely has not impaired management's ability to foster a family style work environment, which makes daily communication effortless and the workflow stronger

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Silver Winner

Deland, Gibson Insurance

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
Bronze Winner

USI

Valhalla, New York

Midwest

Gold Winner

Robertson Ryan Insurance

robertsonryan.com
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The company has 140 brokers/agents, and our uniqueness is that they all own their own book of business. They care so much about their clients, they are forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.

Chris Illman CEO

Employee Perspectives

Quotes from employee nominations

Robertson Ryan is a great agency to work for. They are very flexible, and there is no micromanagement that takes place in this agency.

The agency is all about family and health and taking care of you.

RRI's remote work opportunity is one of the best.

Employee engagement is designed to support growth and success.

Regular company-wide virtual conferences that have nothing to do with insurance have been extremely successful, fun and much needed in this hard market. There has never been a time where I didn't feel valued or respected as an employee with Robertson Ryan.

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Silver Winner

Ansay & Associates

Port Washington, Wisconsin
Bronze Winner

The Bulow Group

Tinley Park, Illinois

South Central

Gold Winner

CoVerica

coverica.com
Dallas, Texas

What really sets us apart is that we're a company that's dedicated to perpetuating the future of our employees. When you're here, everything you do matters.

Eric Hurt Sales Director, Personal Lines

Employee Perspectives

Quotes from employee nominations

They're open and honest with what happens in every aspect of the company. They listen to our concerns and bring up how they are working on them and/or give us the opportunity to change things.

Decisions are made in the best interests of all concerned. The culture is incredible and the culture is ultimately responsible for the team being the best that I have ever worked with in a 40+ year career.

CoVerica has been the only company that has given me the opportunity to explore my talents and expand on them.

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Silver Winner

G&G Independent Insurance

Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bronze Winner

Scarbrough, Medlin & Associates

Plano, Texas

Southeast

Gold Winner

Prestige Trucking Insurance

prestigetrucking.com
Tamarac, Florida

We prioritize our employee's well-being by offering flexible work arrangements that cater to individual needs. We also renovated our office to include amenities that benefit our mental and physical health, which is very important to us all.

Christina Downs Owner

Employee Perspectives

Quotes from employee nominations

Prestige is an excellent company to work for. The work environment along with the people are all great.

Our leadership is dedicated to transparent communication and provides ample opportunities for career advancement. Employees are encouraged to pursue their passions and develop new skills through frequent trainings.

We are not the typical agency; we are a family.

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Silver Winner

Energy Insurance Agency

Lexington, Kentucky
Bronze Winner

Brightway

Jacksonville, Florida

West

Gold Winner

Morris & Garritano

morrisgarritano.com
San Luis Obispo, California

We treat our employees like we treat clients. We make their learning, their development a priority. Engagement's a big deal. We try to understand what drives people, what brings people into work is different for everybody. They want different things. We make our employees feel as if they are our clients

Kerry Morris Chief Operating Officer

Employee Perspectives

Quotes from employee nominations

Our agency stands out as one of the best places to work because of its deep commit- ment to both its employees and clients.

As one of California's largest privately held insurance firms, we prioritize a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Employees are empowered with the resources and support needed to excel in their roles, fostering a strong sense of ownership and pride in their work.

M&G cares about its people — from the business side and the personal side

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Silver Winner

CMR Risk & Insurance Services Inc.

San Diego, California
Bronze Winner

Heritage Insurance Agency

Chico, California