2025 Best Insurance Agencies to Work For
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Each year Insurance Journal surveys the property casualty industry for the Best Independent Insurance Agencies to Work For.
Congratulations to our 2025 winners. The full story can be found in our October 6, 2025 Magazine Issue
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We are a national agency, meaning we are big, yet operate like a smaller company, meaning we have the resources to take care of our team, but done in a way that is genuine with personal touches
Allan Degner Senior vice president of marketing and communications
Employee Perspectives
Quotes from employee nominations
Robertson Ryan gives you a voice. They listen, encourage, and are there for all of their employees,
I have worked here for over nine years, and it’s the best place I have ever worked at. Management is very good, you feel heard, and additional education is always available if wanted.
One of the things I'm most proud of at our agency is the way leadership consistently backs up their words with action when it comes to sup- porting employees and clients
East
I think they nominated us because they enjoy working with each other. Working alongside people you respect and enjoy is what makes this a great place to work.
Bill Cleary Owner and President
Employee Perspectives
Quotes from employee nominations
It is the best place to work because it fosters both professional growth and personal fulfillment
A strong team means collaboration, support, and shared successes. Employees lift each other up and celebrate wins together. A winning atmosphere drives motivation and pride, encouraging everyone to strive for excellence while feeling valued
They have created a true team environment where everyone is respected.
Read Cleary Insurance Inc.'s Full Profile.
Midwest
We're really focused on the long-term and developing talent from within as well, so I think that's another thing that is a differentiator [...] We have a lot of internal promotions for an agency of our size and very clear paths to moving up, which is what we spent a lot of time building out over the last two years since I was fortunate enough to get the nod to lead the agency,
Taylor Virgil President
Employee Perspectives
Quotes from employee nominations
In the last few years the agency has worked very hard to set itself up for continued success
This includes rebuilding departments, including job descriptions, titles, and salaries, to allow for continued development of the staff and growth opportunities from within the organization.
It gives me great comfort seeing how the agency has always made an effort to make sure employees are able to meet their personal work-life balance as opposed to enforcing a 'hardline' policy
I know employees that have needed time off for personal reasons, even if little notice has been given
Read DSP Insurance Services's Full Profile.
South Central
We've proven you can grow aggressively without losing your identity, [...] At Higginbotham, we don't chase growth at all costs; we grow by staying true to our roots. That balance of ambition with values is what sets us apart and what keeps people invested in building a career here.
Rusty Reid President and CEO
Employee Perspectives
Quotes from employee nominations
One of the practices that truly stands out to me is the employee training and mentoring program
When I joined Higginbotham last year, I had little knowledge of the insurance industry. However, the comprehensive onboarding training, coupled with the mentoring program, enabled me to develop the confidence necessary to excel in my role.
We had an employee that was underperforming in their role. Any other agency probably would have let this employee go, but what our agency did instead was work to find a more suitable position within the agency
Read Higginbotham's Full Profile.
Southeast
We are embarking on our team cruise in November with all the employees and spouses, so we are super excited to reward them with that and spend some time together and disconnect from the job and really enjoy our time together—with significant others, too, as they are just as important to our office success
Chris Huebener Equity Partner
Employee Perspectives
Quotes from employee nominations
Our office is more of a family than a place we work. It truly makes coming to work such a joy!
he expectations are clear, and the reviews highlight exactly what we have excelled at and what we need to work on, and that is clearly con- veyed to us in a constructive, motivating, and positive light
I have worked for other insurance agencies in the past, and Brightway PVB is one above the rest. Billy and Chris do an amazing job running the agency
Read Brightway Insurance,'s Full Profile.
West
The majority of our folks stay, and they stay because of the concept of being pleasant and being heard and being in an environment that actually cares for who they are, not just while they're in the office but outside of the office—their family, their children, all of that. It's just really coming from a sense of being compassionate toward others.
Derek Ross President and Chief Operations Officer
Employee Perspectives
Quotes from employee nominations
We foster an environment where all team members' ideas are valued and collaboration is encouraged across all levels,
The owners invest in ongoing training and development, ensuring that employees have the resources and knowledge to excel in a constantly evolving insurance landscape.
We celebrate achievements and recognize hard work. Our agency also prioritizes work-life balance, offering flexibility and understanding to help employees thrive both
Read Kulchin Ross Insurance Services's Full Profile.