Insurance Business Canada has named 26 organizations to its Top Insurance Employers 2026 list, with each achieving an average employee satisfaction rating of at least 75% in an anonymous workplace survey.
The annual recognition is based on employee feedback across several areas of workplace experience, including benefits, compensation, organizational culture, employee development, and diversity and inclusion.
This year's findings also point to a change in employee retention trends across the participating organizations. Of the 2,614 employees from nominated companies who completed the 2026 survey, 13.4% said they were actively looking for another job. That compares with 8% in 2025.
The results place employee retention and workplace satisfaction among the issues facing Canadian insurance organizations as they assess their employment practices and workforce strategies.
The Top Insurance Employers 2026 assessment involved two stages, beginning with an invitation for insurance organizations to complete an employer submission form.
Participating companies were asked to outline their workplace offerings and employment practices. Employees from nominated organizations were then invited to complete an anonymous survey evaluating their experiences across multiple workplace metrics.
The survey covered five key areas: benefits, compensation, culture, employee development, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To qualify for consideration, organizations were required to meet a minimum number of employee responses, with the threshold determined by the company’s overall size. This requirement established a minimum level of participation for organizations of different sizes.
Companies that achieved an average employee satisfaction rating of 75% or higher were named to the Top Insurance Employers 2026 list.
The assessment therefore relied on employee responses rather than employer submissions alone. While the initial employer form provided information about workplace programs and practices, employee feedback determined whether an organization met the satisfaction threshold.
The 2026 list includes organizations from different parts of Canada’s insurance industry, spanning insurers and brokerage businesses.
Among the featured employers are
The complete Top Insurance Employers 2026 special report includes the full list of recognized organizations, additional research findings, and industry insights into workplace practices across Canada’s insurance sector.
