The best 12 U.S. insurtech employers, according to Forbes

March 16, 2022 6:05 AM

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Forbes recently released its fourth annual list of America’s Best Startup Employers, which includes 12 insurtechs.

The list was created in partnership with Statista and evaluates 2,500 U.S. businesses on the following criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction and growth. Statista considered any company founded between 2012 and 2019 that has at least 50 employees to be a startup. The final list ranks the top 500 employers.

Digital Insurance reached out via e-mail to each insurtech that appeared on the list to get their reaction to being named among these employers. Following are those companies.

#10 Corvus Insurance
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2017
CEO & founder : Phil Edmundson
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts

Phil Edmundson, founder and CEO of Corvus Insurance says: “Being named a top 10 ‘Best Startup Employer’ by Forbes is an honor and a testament to the thoughtful approach we take in developing the Corvus employee experience. We approach our entire recruitment and retention process with a people-first mindset, and strive to create a culture guided by our values of understanding, empowering, and honesty. We seek to combine the integrity of insurance with the transparency of a tech company, and channel it in our mission to build a safer world.”

#16 Bestow
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2016
CEO & co-founder: Melbourne O'Banion
Headquarters: Dallas, Texas

“This recognition by Forbes affirms Bestow's thoughtful investment in people and culture. The market-leading technology and platform we have today reflects the amazing talent and creativity of each Bestow team member,” says Jonathan Ablemann, president and co-founder of Bestow.

#42 Unqork
Industries: Business Products & Software Services
Founded: 2017
CEO & founder: Gary Hoberman
Headquarters: New York, New York

Dana Davis, an Unqork spokesperson, says: "Unqork got its start in insurance back in 2017, and we’ve built an amazing team with deep industry expertise. Unqork has tripled in size since the start of the pandemic and we’ve worked hard to build a culture that values creativity, collaboration and inclusion – amid the backdrop of a flexible, remote-first work environment. It’s always great to see that recognized and we’re honored to be part of this list."

#79 Haven Life
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2014
CEO & co-founder: Yaron Ben-Zvi
Headquarters: New York, New York

John Latona, Haven Life's general manager, says: “We're honored to once again be named by Forbes as one of America's Best Startup Employers. The Haven Life team prides itself on our innovative culture and pioneering reputation, and we attribute our success to the hard work and dedication of our amazing people. As we have from day one, we remain focused on helping people protect their loved ones in ways that are simple, convenient and smart."

#88 AgentSync
Industries: Technology
Founded: 2018
CEO & co-founder: Niji Sabharwal
Headquarters: Denver, Colorado

Niji Sabharwal, co-founder and CEO of AgentSync says: “We're honored to be included in Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers list. From our early days as a bootstrapped company to our current unicorn valuation, we couldn't have gotten where we are today without a team of passionate, kind, strategic, and driven individuals. We've worked hard to create a workplace that exemplifies our core values: Always Be Curious, Act Like an Owner, Inspire Excellence, and Customer Love. We're focused on creating an environment where we learn from our successes and challenges, celebrate the big wins, and prioritize work-life balance. AgentSync is truly a special company made up of incredible people, and it's a privilege to be recognized on this list.”

#158 Next Insurance
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2016
CEO & co-founder: Guy Goldstein
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California

"We are honored to be recognized once again by Forbes as one of the best startups in the United States," says Guy Goldstein, CEO and co-founder of NEXT Insurance. "Our mission at NEXT is to help unlock the potential of small business owners across the country by providing them with simple, affordable and digital customized insurance policies. Every employee at NEXT brings that same entrepreneurial mindset to their work and that's helped us remain committed to our mission as we continue to grow thoughtfully. I am truly inspired by our team’s unfaltering dedication and innovation.”

#214 Policygenius
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2014
CEO & founder: Jennifer Fitzgerald
Headquarters: New York, New York

Jennifer Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Policygenius says: "At Policygenius, our people are our biggest priority, and it’s amazing to see that reflected in this recognition from Forbes. Since our founding, we’ve led with our values and invested in a positive employee experience that highlights growth and development, internal recognition, and strong benefits. We prioritize employee engagement and constantly solicit and incorporate feedback from our team. We are delighted to be recognized with this honor for the third year in a row, particularly as we’ve adapted to a ‘new normal’ in the workplace due to the challenges of the pandemic."

#279 Newfront Insurance
Industries:Finance
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: San Francisco, California

“Newfront is honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the best startups, highlighting insurance and the innovative work we are doing to modernize this industry through technology and the powerhouse team we have assembled!“ says Spike Lipkin, CEO at Newfront.

#301 TypTap Insurance
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2016
Chairman, president & CEO: Paresh Patel
Headquarters: Ocala, Florida

Kevin Mitchell, TypTap president, says: "We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of 2022's Best Startups. It’s a testament to the TypTap team’s commitment since 2016 to use our technological innovation to simplify insurance, drive quality coverage and agent satisfaction. We’re excited to lead the InsurTech sector with our steady, diligent approach to yield industry best loss ratios and continue our unprecedented success as we expand nationally.”

#314 Jerry
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2017
CEO & co-founder: Art Agrawal
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California

"Forbes' acknowledgment of Jerry as one of the top startup employers for 2022 is a true testament to the growth we've experienced during the last year," says Art Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of Jerry. "All credit is owed to the Jerry employees who are relentless in their work growing our insurance business, launching our auto refinancing service, and building our customers even more money-saving products in our car ownership super app. As a startup operating in a competitive job market, this award is incredibly meaningful and will help differentiate the career opportunities we provide."

#324 The Zebra
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2012
CEO: Keith Melnick
Headquarters: Austin, Texas

“To be recognized by Forbes is the cherry on top of what we already know to be true: The Zebra is a really special place because of all the people who work here. Our switch to a remote-optional working style really showcased that The Zebra is made up of people eager to help their teammates, execute and find ways to grow our amazing company each and every day. The perks are great, but the collaboration and support of each and every Zeeb is what we're most proud of,” said a spokesperson for The Zebra.

#348 Kin Insurance
Industries: Finance
Founded: 2016
CEO & co-founder: Sean Harper
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois

"We’re proud to be recognized among so many leading companies that are supporting and empowering their people in meaningful ways," says Sean Harper, co-founder and CEO of Kin. "The collective effort of our team is the reason why we're successful, and our engaging culture is the reason our people are entrusting their careers here."