Whitby, ON, December 10, 2024: Talent acquisition and retention continue to be challenges in the Canadian insurance industry. In this ongoing battle for talent, standing out from the competition is becoming increasingly important for insurance brokerages aiming to grow and strengthen their teams.
It’s one thing to claim you have a leading workplace culture – it’s another to prove it. Mitch Insurance has long prioritized creating an exceptional teammate experience and is proud to announce it has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row.
The brokerage received its Great Place to Work certification after a thorough, independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
The certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about their workplace experience. This year, 89% of Mitch Insurance teammates said it’s a great place to work, compared to 60% at the average Canadian company.
Known for being an innovative, forward-thinking organization, Mitch Insurance recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t an effective way to create a thriving workplace. Instead, the brokerage involves its teammates in decision-making to ensure their wishes are heard and respected.
This has led to Mitch Insurance offering its teammates remote work options indefinitely. As part of this commitment, the company is currently developing a strategy to downsize its headquarters to reflect its flexible work policies.
“It’s important for us to provide flexibility and choice,” said Jenna Minchella, Head of People and Culture at Mitch Insurance. “We want people to be able to work wherever best aligns with their personal and professional needs. This reduces stress, makes it easier for teammates to perform their best and creates a better work-life balance for everyone.”
Minchella added, “It’s always our goal to have the best team in insurance – and that’s not going to change. Creating a dynamic, exciting workplace that prioritizes the well-being of our teammates is helping us accomplish this. Maintaining our Great Place to Work certification three years in a row shows that we’re on the right path.”
In September, Mitch Insurance was named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine for the fourth straight year. Earlier this month, it was also recognized as a Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business Canada. Being certified as a Great Place to Work caps off a strong fall for the brokerage.
“Great Place To Work certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Mitch Insurance stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”
About Great Place to Work:
Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. Learn more at greatplacetowork.ca
About Mitch Insurance:
Mitch is a leading insurance brokerage on a mission to make insurance lovable through exceptional experiences. A family-owned business since 1948, the company is a marketplace for more than 70 of Canada’s top insurance companies. An unwavering supporter for consumer and public good, Mitch believes that everyone deserves fair and transparent insurance. Mitch was voted Brokerage of the Year by the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) in 2018 and has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine for the past four years. Learn more at mitchinsurance.com.
Media Contact:
Shawn Despres, Head of Communications
1-800-731-2228 ext. 229
sdespres@nullmitchinsurance.com