SPECIAL REPORT
TOP INSURANCE WORKPLACES WHAT EMPLOYEES HAD TO SAY
“My organization is succeeding in creating a warm and welcoming environment of self-motivated and independent employees. Feedback is frequent and helpful, and accountability is encouraged in the workplace through daily task meetings and biweekly review meetings.” “The company literally walks the talk. They care about us – enough to compensate us fairly and support us in work-life balance at every stage of life. The culture is healthy, supportive, collaborative and engaging. We are led by a powerhouse CEO who leads by example and supports and celebrates our accomplishments.”
“Nobody leaves here because it’s such an amazing culture. We are always growing and innovating. You are as involved as you want to be.” “My organization has done a great job with employee culture. We have flexibility with start/end times, working from home and flex days off, and our new dress code means we can wear jeans every day. Our office is also great at continuing to engage staff. When an employee expresses they want to take on more, we ensure this is done.” “The flexibility at work is amazing – working from home, modified hours, flexible days off.”
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AIG CANADA HEADQUARTERS: TORONTO, ON YEAR FOUNDED: 1966
For more than 50 years, AIG Canada has been an industry leader, insuring some of the largest and most iconic projects
and organizations in Canada. From its launch in 1966, AIG has made strides to stay relevant and forward-thinking, and has been committed to Canadian business and culture every step of the way. Today, the company has 385 employees, the majority of whom identify as female, including on the executive level. AIG is dedicated to
“As a young professional, there are so many opportunities to meet with executives, participate in programs and further develop education and knowledge. AIG truly invests in its people ...”
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the needs of all of its employees, from recent college graduates to those nearing the end of their careers, and offers competitive benefits to attract and retain top talent, including more than 15 days of paid vacation, disability benefits and life insurance, discounted gym memberships, long-service awards and long-term incentive plans, and much more. “AIG Canada is an amazing place to work,” one employee says. “Especially as a young professional, there are so many opportunities to meet with executives, participate in programs and further develop education and knowledge. AIG truly invests in its people and supports employees to have a healthy work-life balance.”
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