Headquarters: Irvine, CA
Years in business: 85
Leadership: John Monroe, chairman, president and CEO

Consistently acknowledged as one of the largest brokers and top independent P&C agencies in the country, SullivanCurtisMonroe [SCM] has been around for more than 80 years and has established itself as a premier brokerage in California, with around 200 employees and more than $300 million worth of premium transactions.

The company has been recognized by the Orange County Register as a Best Company to Work For in 2015, and continues to maintain a work environment that facilitates individual growth for employees alongside business growth. SCM is dedicated to giving back to the community through local charities, and has recently donated to the LA Regional Food Bank, where its staff has volunteered for several years.